Academy Instructor, ELA;

Saturday Academy Instructor, ELA (Spring 2026)

Reports To: Senior Manager of Teaching and Learning

FLSA: Part-time, Seasonal

Compensation: $40/hr

There will also be future Saturday opportunities for Fall and Summer 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 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.

SEO North Carolina is a bichronous program with lesson instruction held 100% online, facilitated through Zoom.

The Courses

• 9th Grade course: Theory of Intelligence
• 10th Grade course: Critical Media Analysis
• 11th Grade course: Personal Statement Writing

The Sites

SEO North Carolina is a bichronous program with lesson instruction held 100% online, facilitated through Zoom.

Dates, Times, and Hours

• Self-guided Asynchronous Instructor Training: 10 hours prior to start of programming (completed on your own time).
• Instructor Orientations: 02/05, 5:30-8:00pm
• January: 10, 24, 31
• February: 14, 28
• March: 7, 14, 28
• April: 11, 18
• May: 2, 9, 16

Asynchronous Academic Support

• Be available to host office hours, meet with Student Advisor, and engage with Scholars’ work asynchronously.
• Wednesdays from 6-7pm on select weeks:
• 12th Grade:
  January 12-15;
  January 26-29;
  February 17-19;
  March 9-12;
  March 16-19;
  April 13-16
• 9-11th Grade:
  February 23-26;
  March 9-12;
  April 6-9;
  April 13-16;
  April 27-30;
  May 11-14

Key Responsibilities

• Instruction & Facilitation – Co-teach three to four periods including ELA and Advisory. When asked to cover for another instructor, lead the class on your own. Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
• Navigate Instructional Technologies – Learn and efficiently utilize Brightspace, Nearpod, G-Suite, and Zoom in a Blended Learning environment.
• Content Preparation – Read and practice all lesson plans and materials prior to teaching; adjust pacing and activities based on student needs.
• Tutoring and Academic Support – Host open-door lunch tutoring sessions for Scholars to review skills, makeup missed work, or develop new skills.
• Classroom Culture – Maintain an energetic, engaging, and approachable persona to promote connection to content and a positive learning community.
• Collaboration with SEO Staff and Instructors – Attend scheduled meetings and trainings; respond to emails and Zoom chats in a timely manner.
• Responsiveness to Coaching and Feedback – Meet with assigned instructional coach at least twice during the semester to receive and implement feedback.

Weekly Hours

Associate Instructors are allotted up to 10 hours per week, consisting of Standard and Flex Hours.

• Standard Hours: Saturdays, 8:45am-2:15pm (with at least a 30 minute lunch)
• Flex Hours: Grading, lesson prep, and follow-up with Scholars and staff; can be completed asynchronously throughout the week.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Teaching certification, K-12 classroom experience, or college/university teaching experience
• Comfort with and skilled use of learning technologies
• Understanding of student-centered pedagogy
• Experience with high school students
• Expertise in advanced high school-level ELA or Humanities
• Willingness to engage in discussions analyzing societal issues

Preferred:

• Secondary Education Degree and Certification
• UDL knowledge and experience
• Certificates or training in Instructional Technologies

COMPENSATION

Associate Instructors are compensated at $40/hour. This position averages 10 hours per week. Compensation is subject to change based on qualifications and experience, in line with applicable law.

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

EEOC Policy

At SEO we are committed to cultivating a diverse team and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer statements apply.

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