We are hiring!

Gotham Scholars Inc. is seeking a passionate and dedicated College Seminar Teacher for our the upcoming 2026-27 academic year. This role is designed for an individual committed to Interdisciplinary learning, equipping high school students with important academic, social, research and critical thinking skills. The instructor will play a key role in encouraging a growth mindset, strong comprehension, social/emotional learning, literary analysis, and critical thinking using various texts and media.

Part-Time Paid Opportunity

Location: Hybrid Remote & In Person (Zoom Based Instruction, NY/NJ based class trips)

Time Commitment:

Zoom Classes - Weekly on Thursday evenings: 6:30 - 8:15pm

Weekly Office Hour - 1hr/week (evening afterschool over zoom)

Responsibilities Include:

Create an interdisciplinary lesson plan that connect to real world issues
Create a Syllabus for the year surrounding an interdisciplinary theme
Be able to engage students with the classroom curriculum
Assign Reading, writing, and presentation in class assignments
Assign an end of year research project & presentation
Conduct Formative Assessments - Give students thorough feedback on assignments, presentations, etc to continue to develop skills throughout the year
Identify students who may need additional academic support and communicate to program staff
Hold Office Hours for students

Candidate Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree highly preferred
Minimum 5 years of teaching experience with high school students
English / ELA Class / Lit/ Freshman Seminar Class Experience
Professional and/or Personal Experience working with students from marginalized backgrounds
Curriculum development experience
Flexibility and adaptability to address individual student needs
Social Emotional Learning Experience (preferred)
Universal Design for Learning Experience (preferred)

Apply Now