Teacher Education - Elementary Education Full-Time Professional CFS Track (tenure equivalent)

Brigham Young University • Provo, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Elementary Education program at Brigham Young University is part of a university/public school partnership that has spanned over 40 years and is integral to our teacher preparation program. This faculty member would act as liaison between an assigned public school partnership district(s) and the university elementary education program. They also teach courses, coordinate practicum and student teaching placements, and oversee the clinical supervision of teacher candidates.

Requirements

• Master's degree in education or related field required.
• Minimum of three years full-time teaching experience.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly in situations that require diplomacy and sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree with specialization in elementary education or related field preferred.
• Teaching grades K-6 in public schools.
• A pattern of successful university teaching with undergraduate preservice teachers.
• Experience as a mentor/cooperating teacher to teacher candidates (e.g., practicum experiences, student teachers, interns).
• Experience in university public school partnerships or professional development schools.
• An understanding of the current literature, trends, and issues in elementary education and teacher education.
• Familiarity with the BYU-Public School Partnership.
• Evidence of working with diverse student populations.
• Experience in clinical supervision of teacher candidates and/or in-service teachers.
• Familiarity with the Utah Effective Teaching Standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the Elementary Education program, including ELED 299R: Classroom Management and Practicum 1 and ELED 399R: Classroom Management and Practicum 2. Total annual teaching load would be approximately 15 credits.
• Promote and support the BYU-Public School Partnership and cultivate strong relationships with district partners and university faculty peers.
• Co-select, direct, support, train, and supervise Clinical Faculty Associates.
• Oversee the administration of performance-based assessments for teacher candidates in collaboration with other university faculty.
• Organize and facilitate high-quality placements for teacher candidates.
• Oversee university courses completed in clinical settings, which may include El Ed 400: Elementary Student Teacher and El Ed 496: Academic Internship.
• Organize and conduct practical seminars for teacher candidates during student teaching and internship.
• Provide support and remediation for students not meeting transition-related standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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