CCSU Fellowship Program

Program Overview

The Teacher Fellowship Program will provide opportunities for teaching and learning through a cohort-based model that supports personal and professional growth and development. The program brings together rich and diverse experiences for the Teaching Fellows and a platform to encourage, motivate, and foster the development of outstanding teacher candidates who can and will make a difference for future generations of learners.

TEACHING FELLOWS AT CCSU WILL PROVIDED A LOANER LAPTOP AND WILL BE EXPECTED TO:

• Check in with the SEPS Dean's office via email, phone, or (virtual) meeting;
• Attend professional development and/or networking sessions twice a month that are organized for the Teaching Fellows;
• Engage with (paired) professional mentor from the field supported through the CSDE and associated professional organizations in CT;
• Provide informal feedback throughout the academic year.

Teaching Fellows Within Newington Public Schools Will Expectetd To Commit to working as a Teaching Fellow for 1-4 full days per week, or 1-4 half days (AM or PM commitment)

(SEE SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE BELOW); Complete the onboarding process, which will include personnel paperwork, mandated trainings, and a background check process within the district (reimbursed by CSDE or CCSU); Follow all district COVID Health and Safety Protocols and complete the required district reporting if feeling ill; Work with another (paired) Teaching Fellow to create consistency and weekly coverage in the classroom or online; Run small group instruction under teacher supervision; Learn to develop lesson plans aligned to the CT Core Standards; and Attend grade-level/department and faculty meetings to understand school operations, and how the school will achieve its stated goals and objectives.

Reviews and maintain adherence to the following Newington Public Schools Job Expectations which will also be part of the onboarding packet

• School Day Schedule

Newington Public Schools Job Expectations

Full Day AM Only
Elementary: 8:35AM-3:35PM
Middle School: 8:00AM-3:00PM
High School: 7:30AM-2:30PM

Full Day PM Only
Elementary: 8:35AM-3:35PM
Middle School: 8:00AM-11:30AM
High School: 11:00AM-2:30PM

We are interested in candidates who are passionate around these values

• Candidates who represent the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community;
• Candidates who will engage fully in our continuous improvement efforts to achieve equity for all.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• A High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience with school-age children
• Enrolled in CCSU's teacher preparation program
• Authorized to serve no more than 40 days in the same assignment