10-11th Grade ELA Instructor (Fall 2026)

About the role

SEO High School Scholars, San Francisco seeks a 10-11th Grade ELA Instructor for the Fall 2026 semester.

Responsibilities

• Teach four periods of ELA instructional content.
• Follow provided lesson plans and meet lesson objectives, abiding by SEO’s articulated criteria for rigorous instruction and student engagement.
• Hold students to high expectations.
• Use protocols for student-driven discussion and group work, and promote depth of understanding via questioning.
• Navigate Instructional Technologies.
• 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.
• 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. Coaching is centered on SEO’s Indicators of Effective Instruction including 1) Developing Facilitation & Protocols, 2) Strengthening Content & Learning, 3) Promoting Scholars’ Leadership & Self-Efficacy, and 4) Building Community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in content related field.
• Expertise and depth of knowledge in English Language Arts, writing, and reading skills.
• Comfortable with and skilled at working with and navigating technological learning systems.
• Understanding and practice of student-centered pedagogy.
• High school classroom teaching experience.

Compensation & Benefits

The compensation listed in this posting 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.

Note

Teaching certification is not required.