Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Office of Teacher Education at Teachers College seeks supervisors to provide support in the assessment of student teachers currently enrolled in various teacher preparation programs.

Supervisors serve as resources for student teachers as well as act as liaisons between the College and the field. Supervisors offer experienced and objective perspectives on overall classroom effectiveness. This position offers flexibility of scheduling.

Our Bilingual/Bicultural Education Program seeks candidates who speak Arabic, French, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Mandarin, or Spanish.

Responsibilities:

• Observe and gather assessment data on lessons conducted by student teachers at various school sites
• Provide descriptive feedback on a student teacher's execution of professional responsibilities (lesson planning, implementation and assessment, classroom interaction, maintenance of records)
• Help the student teacher relate teaching theory to classroom practice (e.g., discuss reasons for selecting materials and methods)
• Help the student teacher develop consistent classroom management practices conducive to learning, which promote respect for others and for cultural and linguistic diversity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of P-12 teaching experience and/or related contemporary professional experience
• Certification in area of supervision
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent people skills and organizational skills
• Bachelor's Degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior supervision experience
• Knowledge of New York City school system
• Experience working with new teachers

Salary Range:

$360.00 - $6000.00 (depending on number of student teachers and visits)