Saturday Academy Instructor, Math 9th & 10th grade (Spring 2026)

Title: Saturday Academy Instructor, Math

Reports To: Senior Manager of Teaching and Learning

FLSA: Part-time, Seasonal 

Location:  New York City, in-person. 

Compensation: $50/hr 

There will also be future opportunities for Summer Academy and Fall semesters.

Position Overview

Instructors will join SEO’s community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school students.  Using our original curriculum and a student-centered, anti-oppressive approach to teaching and learning, instructors play an integral part in supporting our Scholars’ journeys to a competitive college and beyond. Instructors promote depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning. 

The Courses

Instructors will be placed depending on their self-reported proficiency and demo lesson. 

The math courses offered at SEO include:

• Numbers and Operations (9th Grade Spring)
• Graphs and Relationships (10th Grade Summer)
• Algebra/Pattern and Structure (10th Grade Fall) 

Skills include: properties of numbers; expressions, equations, and identities; ratio and rate; percentages; proportional reasoning; irrational numbers; linear, quadratic, and exponential functions (including compound growth formula); algebraic representation of functions; graphing functions and identifying key characteristics; modeling real-world situations with functions; systems of equations and inequalities; algebra with exponents; fractional exponents and roots; algebra with rational expressions and equations; properties 2D and 3D geometric figures; introduction to coordinate geometry. Trigonometry (10th Spring), Precalculus (11th Summer), and SAT Math (11th Fall) Courses Skills include: triangle geometry and special triangles; trigonometric functions; inverse trig functions; radian measure; the unit circle; graphing and modeling with sine and cosine functions; unit analysis; function notation, including function composition and inverse functions; characteristics of graphs; transformations of graphs; average rate of change; introduction to limits; introduction to the derivative and the power rule; and content covered on the new digital SAT.

For Spring 2026, the following math courses will be offered: 

• 9th Math: Numbers and Operations
• 10th Math: Trigonometry

The Sites

Saturday Academy takes place at one of our partner sites through the semester where the Instructor will be placed based on the grade level they are assigned:

• 9th Grade: Baruch College, (Vertical Campus Building, 55 Lexington Ave., New York).
• 10th Grade: LIU Brooklyn, (1 University Plaza, Brooklyn).

Occasionally, Orientations and/or Professional Development for all grade assignments will be held at the SEO Office:

• 55 Exchange Place, New York, NY (Financial District).

Dates: The start and programming dates depend on which grade level the instructor is placed.

9th Grade:

• Instructor Orientation: Thursday , 2/12, 5:30pm on Zoom
• Scholar Orientation: Saturday, 1/24 on site
• Saturday Academy (8 total): 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 (remote), 5/9

10th Grade:

• Instructor Orientation: Wednesday, 1/14, 5:30pm on Zoom
• On-Site Kick-Off: Saturday, 1/24
• Saturday Academy (10 total): 1/31, 2/7, 2/14 (remote), 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/18, 4/25, 5/9

Key Responsibilities:

• Instruction & Facilitation – Teach three or four periods of math. Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement. 

Navigate Instructional Technologies – Learn and efficiently utilize our instructional technologies such as  Brightspace (Learning Management System), Desmos, G-Suite applications, and Zoom chat (instant messaging tool) in a Blended Learning environment. Content Preparation – Read, internalize, and practice all lesson plans and materials provided by SEO prior to teaching. Implement thoughtful adjustments to pacing and activities based on specific student needs.

• Grading and Record-Keeping – Calculate grades according to rubrics and stipulations in provided lesson plans. Provide actionable, growth-oriented feedback to students. Complete all grading in a timely manner (1 week turnaround) and keep the electronic gradebook up to date on Brightspace (our LMS).
• Classroom Culture – Project an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote students’ connection to the content, investment in the learning experience, and positive relationship to all members of the community.
• Collaboration with SEO Staff and Instructors – Attend all scheduled meetings, professional development trainings, check-ins, and debriefs and respond to all emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner. 
• Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback – Meet with your assigned instructional coach (Lead Instructor) at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback and recommendations from their classroom observations. 

Compensation:

• Standard Hours are when the instructor must be working on site with staff or students instructing/co-teaching a class or engaging with an instructional prep or support period:
  • Saturdays, 9:00am-4:00pm (with at least a 30 minute lunch) = 6.5 Hours/weekly
• Flex Hours make up the additional “teacher work” educators know go into the job. This is time spent grading, preparing for the lesson, following up with Scholars, communicating with staff and Scholars, etc. These are hours put in outside of the required schedule and can be completed asynchronously throughout the week

Qualifications:

Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field
• Teaching certification, K-12 classroom teaching experience, Education Degree and Certification (teaching certification does not have to be in 9-12 high school education) and/or experience teaching at the college or university level
• This position requires the use of a reliable personal laptop. Seasonal instructors must have access to their own device that meets basic technology requirements to carry out all instructional and administrative duties
• Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy
• Experience working with high school-aged students
• Comfortable with and skilled at working with and navigating technological learning systems
• Expertise and depth of knowledge in advanced high school-level Mathematics (Algebra & Trigonometry)
• Eagerness to engage in conversations analyzing the historical and continued causes of societal ills and challenges.

Preferred: 

• Secondary Education Degree and Certification
• Knowledge and experience with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies

COMPENSATION

Instructors are compensated on a competitive hourly rate scale at $50/hour. This position averages 8 hours per week. The compensation listed reflects what SEO believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and SEO reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

EEOC Policy   

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a team that embodies the backgrounds and experiences of the constituencies we serve and the communities we live in, and a workplace that reflects the impact we make in the world. Candidates from all communities – including people of color, women, members of the LGBTQIA+ Community, veterans, and people with disabilities – are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Equal Employment Opportunity is not just the law, it is our commitment. 

Sponsors for Educational Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/D/V. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics, or any other legally protected status. 

If you need accommodation while applying for a role with SEO, due to a disability, please email SEO Talent. 

THE ORGANIZATION 

Established in 1963 by Michael Osheowitz, SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) is an educational non-profit founded on the belief that talent is everywhere; but opportunity is not. Our programs are designed to educate, train, mentor, and amplify the voices of our participants to give them a seat at the table – every table. We propel human potential. 

SEO is an innovator in education, mentorship, and creating educational career opportunities that maximize the full potential of our participants. Each year SEO serves 7,000+ participants nationally, and the organization is widely recognized for developing best-in-class programs with exceptional results. 

Not every SEO participant is on the same journey, but all are hungry for opportunity and SEO creates an ecosystem of excellence. Learn more about SEO's programs here: https://www.seo-usa.org/our-programs/.