EU457 (1 Section: DD) Professional Learning Seminar II (F26) - Internal for CTF Members Only

Wilfrid Laurier University • Waterloo, ON

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This course takes place in Year Two of the Bachelor of Education program to engage Teacher Candidates in ongoing professional reflective practice, inquiry, and collaboration. Teacher Candidates meet to share questions and reflections emerging from their professional practice, to engage in collaborative inquiry and problem solving, and to construct professional knowledge as a community of learners. The course supports a Teacher Candidate’s "transition to practice" (e.g., resume-writing, interview skills, supply teaching). The successful candidate will be given course outline of assignment and topics to provide consistency across sections. The successful candidate will serve as the Faculty Advisor to provide consultation and support to Teacher Candidates during the practicum. They will conduct virtual check-ins during scheduled practicum. PLS instructors will also liaise with the Placement Officer to resolve issues related to the practicum. The successful candidate will work with the course lead and/or team in order to provide consistency across sections.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education
• Bachelor of Education
• K – 10 teaching experience
• Significant supervisory experience as an administrator with teachers in schools or in teacher education
• Education as a discipline
• CV
• Candidate Application Form (CAF)
• Evidence of Good Teaching (e.g., teaching philosophy; assessment practices; scholarship that informs your teaching; evaluations)
• Verification of highest degree

Nice To Haves

• Principals’ Qualifications and supervisory experience
• Teaching experience in a post secondary context
• French as a Second Language (FSL) teaching experience (core, extended, or immersion) is desirable for those individuals supporting teacher candidates during French language practicum placements
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Dossier
• Sample Course Outline

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Faculty Advisor to provide consultation and support to Teacher Candidates during the practicum.
• Conduct virtual check-ins during scheduled practicum.
• Liaise with the Placement Officer to resolve issues related to the practicum.
• Work with the course lead and/or team to provide consistency across sections.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level