Department of Teacher Education & Foundations Part-time Lecturer Pool

About the role

Successful candidates will provide high-quality supervision and mentoring to student teachers and intern teachers. They will also participate in program events, training, meetings, attend new student teacher orientation and university supervisor professional development. The supervisor will further establish and maintain positive relationships among the resident teachers, credential programs and the Teacher Education and Foundations Department.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a mentor to student teachers at school sites on a bi-weekly basis and debrief with them.
• Mentor student teachers.
• Conduct mid-term and final evaluations and post their grades in a timely manner.
• Aid student teachers with the CalTPA.
• Aid student teachers with the New Literacy Standards.
• Respond to general questions from students.
• Participate in the Supervisor Learning Community and Networking.
• Aid student teachers in dealing with day-to-day problems they may have in the classroom.

Requirements

• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population.
• Work effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education.
• California issued certification in K-12 in teaching and/or administrative experience.
• 10 years of successful teaching experience in the K-12 setting.
• Familiarity with K-12 educational policies in California.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Passionate about working with student teachers who are themselves English learners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years teaching in K-12 setting.
• Previous supervisory/mentoring experience.
• Available to work during weekdays from 8 am – 3:30 pm.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in working with student teachers who are themselves English learners.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation.
• Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level.