11th Grade ELA Instructor; Summer

10-11th Grade ELA Instructor (Summer 2026)

Miami, Florida, United States

Title: ELA Instructor (10-11th Grade)

Department: SEO High School Scholars, Miami

Report to: National Manager, Teaching & Learning

Compensation: $40/hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Work Arrangement: This role requires remote, online work

Hours: 29‑31 hours/week

Schedule: 8:30‑2:00 PM (Mon‑Thurs); 9:30‑12:30 PM (Fri)

Founded in 1963 during the Civil Rights Movement, SEO closes educational and career opportunity gaps for 7,000 ambitious young people annually. SEO Scholars is a free, eight‑year, academic program that transforms public high school students in New York City, San Francisco, North Carolina, and Miami into college graduates. 100% of Scholars are accepted into four‑year colleges, 85% graduate with a Bachelor’s degree, and 80% are first‑generation college graduates.

Instructors join SEO’s community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college‑prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school Scholars. Using SEO’s original curriculum and a student‑centered approach, instructors support Scholars’ journey to college and beyond. In addition, instructors promote depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning.

• 11th Grade: Writing for Social Change

• Self‑guided Asynchronous Instructor Training: 10 hours of work, to be completed prior to program start.
• Instructor Orientation: 6/16 on Zoom.

• Required:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a content‑related field.
• Teaching certification, K‑12 classroom teaching experience, and/or experience teaching at the college or university level.
• Own reliable laptop that meets basic technology requirements.
• Experience working with high school‑aged students.
• Comfortable navigating technological learning systems.
• Expertise in advanced high school‑level English and Humanities subjects.
• Enthusiasm for analyzing societal challenges.
• Successful completion of Level 2 background screening (Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse).
• Preferred:
• Understanding and practice of student‑centered pedagogy.
• Knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Certifications, PD course completions, or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies.

The listed compensation reflects SEO’s expectation at the time of posting and may be adjusted based on qualifications and experience. This position is benefits ineligible per applicable regulations.

SEO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Candidates from all backgrounds, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA+ community members, veterans, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

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

SEO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/D/V). All qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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