Part-Time Associate Instructor

9-10th Grade ELA Associate Instructor (Spring 2026)
Saturday Academy Associate Instructor (ELA) Title: Saturday Academy Associate Instructor (ELA)
FLSA: Part-time, Seasonal
Department: SF Scholars Program
Reports To: Manager of Teaching & Learning
Compensation: $40 (Hourly)
Location: In-Person UC Law campus in San Francisco
Associate Instructors will join SEOs 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, Associate Instructors play an integral part in supporting our Scholars journeys to a competitive college and beyond. Associate Instructors promote depth of understanding and skill acquisition by serving as a coach and facilitator of learning. Associates co-teach alongside Instructors to facilitate classroom instruction, teach mini lessons, organize small group and one-on-one instruction, and provide additional Scholar support. Associate Instructors do not have grading responsibilities.
Dates: The start and programming dates depend on which grade level the instructor is placed.
~9th Grade: Instructor Orientation: Saturday, 2/28, 9:00am-2:00pm

~10th Grade: Instructor Orientation: Saturday, 1/24, 9:00-2:00pm

ELA Associate Instructors co-teach four 50-minute lessons to 2 groups of approximately 25-30 Scholars. Individual teaching schedules will vary within the 9:00 am-4:00 pm instructional time frame.
Associate Instructors are allotted 8 maximum hours per week during their seasonal employment, made up of Standard and Flex Hours.
Standard Hours are when the associate instructor must be working on site with staff or students instructing a class or engaging with an instructional prep or support period:
Saturdays, 9:00am-4:00pm (with a 50 minute lunch) = ~6 Hours /weekly
Flex Hours make up the additional teacher work educators know go into the job. This is time spent preparing for the lesson, grading, entering gradebook data, writing Scholar feedback, communicating with staff and Scholars, etc. These are hours put in outside of the required schedule and can be completed asynchronously throughout the week = up to 2 Flex Hours/weekly
There will also be future opportunities for Summer or Fall semesters
SITE LOCATION:
Saturday Academy Programming will take place at the UC Law campus: 200 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94102; 10th Grade ELA Curriculum: Critical Media Analysis
~9th Grade ELA Curriculum: Theory of Intelligence

Hold high expectations for the Scholars, use protocols for student-driven discussion and group work, and promote depth of understanding via questioning.
Learn and efficiently utilize our instructional technologies such as Brightspace (Learning Management System), Nearpod, GSuit 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. Reflect on curriculum notes from Lead Instructors and brainstorm content teaching strategies with peers.
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 Plan and work alongside Lead Instructors and fellow instructional staff to build optimal experiences for Scholar learning. Collaborate with Scholars Program Managers to communicate Scholar celebrations and/or concerns to ensure we are supporting the whole student. 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. Coaching is centered on SEOs Indicators of Effective Instruction including 1) Developing Facilitation & Protocols, 2) Strengthening Content & Learning, 3) Promoting Scholars Leadership & Self-Efficacy, and 4) Building Community.
Minimum of a Bachelors degree in content related field.
Experience working with high school-aged students.
Expertise and depth of knowledge in Advanced high school-level English and Humanities subjects.
Education Degree and Certification
Certifications, PD course completions, and/or tertiary education in Instructional Technologies
Teaching certification is not required
Associate Instructors are compensated on a competitive hourly rate scale at $40/hour. This position is benefits ineligible in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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