Director of Field Placement

Responsibilities

• Cook up and oversee all functions related to the field placement of students for both practicum and student teaching.
• Supervise and train field supervisors.
• Manage and organize program and information for all areas of field placement.
• Plan orientations and meetings for student teachers.
• Foster academic excellence in the classroom.

Requirements

• Masters in Education or a related field.
• Five (5) or more years in higher education or K-12 administration.
• Five (5) or more years as a classroom teacher.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Catholic Social Teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years experience in field placement, either on the higher education or placement side.
• PDE State Teacher Certification.
• Proficiency with instructional technology.
• Experience supervising education students in field placements.
• Participation in LEA/IHE partnerships.

Qualifications

• A 1-2 page cover letter addressing reasons for interest in the position, relevant experience, and additional information.
• A curriculum vitae including a list of college courses previously taught, indicating the format in which each were taught.
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• Three letters of recommendation.

Benefits

• Commuter Benefits: Transit and park benefits through pre-tax payroll deductions.
• Half-Day Fridays: Enjoy half day Fridays in the summer.
• 403(b) Retirement: Discretionary match up to 5%; vested immediately.
• Time Off: 12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal, Sick Days, and a week off for Winter Break.
• Tuition Benefits: Employees or dependents pursuing a first Undergraduate Degree receive 100% tuition remission; employees pursuing a first Master’s or Doctoral degree, receive 100% tuition remission; eligible dependents pursuing a first Master’s or Doctoral degree, receive 50% tuition discount.
• Alpha House: 50% Discount for Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten.

Pay

Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position starting July/August 2026.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and resources focusing on physical, mental, and financial wellness.
• Additional benefits such as commuter benefits, half-day Fridays, 403(b) retirement, time off, and tuition benefits.
• Alpha House: 50% Discount for Nursery, Pre-K and Kindergarten.

Application Instructions

To apply, interested candidates should submit:

• A 1-2 page cover letter addressing the following: reason(s) for interest in this position, relevant experience to guide your work in this position, and any other information that may be useful to the search committee.
• A curriculum vitae that includes a list of college courses previously taught, indicating the format in which each were taught.
• Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
• Three letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by June 19, 2026.

Non-Discrimination Statement

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