Teacher Development Field Coach

About the role

We are recruiting highly qualified candidates for part time, in-person Teacher Development Field Coaches for National Louis University’s Undergraduate College (UGC) Educator Preparation Program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person teaching observations and feedback sessions (2 per 10 week term) at teacher candidates’ assigned center/school location following NLU protocols.
• Facilitate ongoing virtual discussions regarding student goals, assessments, and other course requirements with the site-based mentor teacher and teacher candidate.
• Provide feedback on assignments to student teachers utilizing Brightspace/D2L and/or GoReact software.
• Serve as a liaison between NLU and the center/school/district by developing relationships with site leadership and mentor teachers that support and enhance NLU’s mission and goals.
• Attend required NLU/UGC Ed Prep professional development (additional stipend provided).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish)
• State of Illinois licensure preferred (Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary Language Arts, Secondary Mathematics)
• Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience
• Prior instructional coaching/mentor teaching experience preferred
• Must be able to travel for in-person coaching positions (mileage reimbursements provided)

Benefits

National Louis University offers Adjunct Faculty an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. Adjunct Faculty have access to training resources for professional development, access to shared governance as a part of our Adjunct Council, retirement plans, educational opportunities, and paid time off.

Pay

Adjunct Faculty Are Paid By Course Or Assignment Each Term. These Rates Vary By College And Number Of Credit Hours For The Course/assignment. While The Specific Amount Will Be Indicated In An Electronic Contract That Is Issued To The Adjunct Faculty Member When The Course Is Assigned, An Overview Of Standard Rate Structure Is Available Below 2025 Adjunct Faculty Rate Structure

Schedule

This position is contracted by term and per student on an as-needed basis.