Adjunct Pool - CRLP Teacher Leader

California Lutheran University • Thousand Oaks, CA

115d • $30 - $33

About The Position

The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person's dignity. Under the supervision of the Regional Director of the California Reading and Literature Project, the CRLP Teacher Leader's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, delivering professional learning in literacy and language development to teachers at open institutes, workshops, and/or designated school districts/sites. This work includes planning and presenting, facilitating workshops, coaching review sessions, and planning collaboratively with other CRLP Teacher Leaders. Teacher leaders may also plan and teach summer camp sessions for local area students.

Requirements

• Possession of a master's degree from a graduate institution of recognized standing or equivalent experience and professional recognition.

Nice To Haves

• Current California Teaching Credential as well as extensive teaching experience in the areas of literacy development, English Language Development and/or other related disciplines
• Extensive teaching experience using the specific strategies in CRLP signature programs

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present signature programs at open institutes and workshops
• Prepare and present review sessions & coaching sessions at regional schools and districts
• Prepare and teach summer camps for local students
• Collaborate with other CRLP Teacher Leaders to improve practices
• Observe lessons presented by CRLP Teacher Leaders and/or videotape lessons
• Provide feedback and advice for fellow CRLP Teacher Leaders
• With regional office support, organize and set up workshops, training sessions, and other events
• Collaborate with teachers and CRLP Teacher Leaders to develop improved curricula, lesson plans, assessments, and classroom management techniques to foster an improved learning experience
• Develop new strategies and plans for an improved learning experience
• Keep abreast of developments in relevant subject areas
• Build teacher networks in order to share resources and knowledge
• Perform other duties as assigned by the regional director and/or program coordinator(s)

Benefits

• Hiring Range $30.50 - $33 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree