SEO (Sponsors for Educational Opportunity) HIRING FOR Part-Time ELA Curriculum Writer AT New York, NY Full Time

This is a part-time, remote position based out of our New York City office location. It is expected that all duties will be performed remotely, with the understanding that government and public health guidelines will determine the extent to which it is safe to carry out in-person and onsite activities.

The Program

SEO Scholars is a non-profit focused on improving educational outcomes for students who come from underserved and historically underrepresented backgrounds. Our free eight-year academic program gets low-income public high school students to and through college–with a 100% college admissions rate and 90% college graduation rate. For over 50 years, SEO has been an innovator in education and mentorship programs. We are on a mission to create an ecosystem of excellence in which our students can achieve their full potential.

Position Overview

Part-Time Curriculum Writers will join SEO’s community of passionate educators to implement a rigorous college prep curriculum for motivated and driven high school students. Part-Time Curriculum Writers are responsible for writing and revising curriculum under the direction of the ELA and Advisory team. ELA Curriculum Writers will design student-facing and instructor-facing curriculum materials for high school ELA courses that can be delivered in an in-person or virtual setting. Role includes planning and leading an instructor orientation session on the unit designed.

Specific writing assignments will be determined based on program needs and applicant fit. Hours per week will also vary depending on scope of the writing assignment. This is a part time, remote position that is anticipated to run from mid-October 2022 through early December 2022.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Writing: Complete curriculum writing project thoroughly and on schedule.

Curriculum Revision: Revise curriculum components based on feedback from the manager.

Collaboration with SEO Staff: Check in with manager on an ongoing basis to discuss project status (i.e. deviation from estimated completion schedule and/or estimated project hours). Attend check-in meetings to discuss curriculum and status of work, proactively communicate any changes or challenges (i.e. deviation from estimated completion schedule and/or project hours).

Record Keeping: Keep a record of time worked and summary of work completed on a document shared with manager; fill out timecards in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferably English and/or education

Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills

A strong understanding of and philosophical alignment with student-centered, inquiry-based, differentiated instructional practice

Working knowledge of theories and pedagogical approaches such as culturally relevant pedagogy, culturally sustaining pedagogy, culturally responsive pedagogy, etc.

Familiarity with the Grades 9 , 10, and 11 Common Core State Standards for ELA

Experience writing and teaching English Language Arts high school curricula

Able to process and act upon complex logistical information with agility and flexibility.

Detail-oriented, empathetic, curious, thoughtful, reflective, proactive and collaborative.

Experience with and desire to work collaboratively with a team navigating multiple priorities.

Preferred: ELA teaching experience with SEO 9th, 10th, or 11th graders; experience designing ELA curriculum for remote/hybrid teaching and learning; experience designing CCLS-aligned assessments

Compensation and Logistics

Compensation for this position is $58 per hour. Hours per week will vary depending on scope of the writing assignment. This is a part time, remote position.

To Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and the hiring task outlined below.

ELA Part-Time Curriculum Writer Hiring Task: Design and write a 10th grade ELA lesson that can be flexibly taught in an entirely virtual setting or an in-person setting with computers. This lesson should align to the following learning objectives:

I can determine how word choice and details affect meaning in a specific account of a topic. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.7)

I can evaluate a text’s bias and credibility by considering the evidence and language it uses. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.8)

In addition to your lesson plan, please include one student-facing document/material (i.e., a worksheet, discussion guideline, reading with questions, slides, etc.) that students would interact with during your lesson. Please submit only one piece of student-facing material.

VACCINATION POLICY

In view of governmental vaccination mandates in areas we work, the pending federal vaccination mandate for large employers, as well as the guidance of the CDC that vaccination is the most effective means to provide a safe working and teaching environment, subject to applicable law, applicants who obtain a conditional job offer will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious accommodation to this vaccination requirement before beginning employment with SEO.

SEO 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 historically excluded and underrepresented 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.

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