Teacher Resident - St. Mary’s College of California (SMC) Residency Program 2026-2027 School Year #3853

Mt. Diablo Unified School District • Concord, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Resident position is a part-time, hands-on learning role designed for teacher candidates enrolled in St. Mary’s College of California (SMC) Residency Program. Working three days per week under the direct supervision and guidance of an experienced mentor teacher, the resident will engage in a year-long clinical experience to build their skills in classroom instruction, student engagement, and professional practice.

Requirements

• Enrollment in a teacher credentialing program (e.g., St. Mary’s College of California).
• Commitment to working in a public school setting and serving a diverse student population.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills.
• Completion of all pre-employment requirements, including TB clearance and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the mentor teacher in planning, delivering, and assessing classroom instruction aligned with state standards and school curriculum.
• Gradually assume increased instructional responsibilities as determined by the mentor teacher and program requirements.
• Support small group instruction, individual student support, classroom management, and other daily teaching tasks.
• Participate in co-teaching, lesson planning meetings, and school-based professional development opportunities.
• Maintain regular communication with the mentor teacher and residency program staff to reflect on practice and progress.
• Implement feedback provided by the mentor teacher and program supervisors to support professional growth.
• Attend mandatory orientation, training, and scheduled program meetings or seminars.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed