SY23-24 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 0869: Teacher - NYC Teaching Fellows Program Lead Instructor Spring 2024 (Office of Teacher Recruitment and Quality)
- Posted Date: Apr 4, 2024 Deadline: May 9, 2024
Job Details
(CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)
POSITION:
Teachers; Lead Instructors for the NYC Teaching Fellows Program; Office of Teacher Recruitment and Quality (Approximately 20 positions available)
LOCATION:
Remote and In-Person: Various summer school locations participating as Teaching Academies for the Summer 2024 NYC Teaching Fellows Program
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for this position, you must meet the following criteria:
● Currently employed as a licensed, tenured, and appointed teacher by the NYC Public Schools, with a minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience.
- Prior experience facilitating professional learning on pedagogical skills and strategies
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Teaching skills:
● Minimum of three (3) years of consecutive teaching experience in NYC K-12 schools.
● Demonstrates extensive knowledge of K-12 teaching skills and pedagogical best practices.
● Utilizes effective instructional strategies that cater to diverse learning needs.
● Adapts curricula to meet the unique needs of adult learners without compromising outcomes.
● Proficient in teaching technologies like Google Slides, Google Classroom, Zoom, etc.
Facilitation/Leadership skills:
● Shows a strong desire to develop aspiring teachers through mentorship and support.
● Models continuous professional improvement and stays updated with current educational research.
● Establishes strong working relationships with adult learners based on trust and empathy.
● Provides constructive feedback to support participant growth.
● Embraces feedback and adjusts professional practice when necessary.
Communication/Organizational Skills:
● Exhibits excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
● Demonstrates strong organizational and record-keeping abilities.
● Possesses exceptional time management skills in a fast-paced setting.
● Adapts communication strategies for diverse audiences.
Commitment to Cultural Competence and Equity:
● Demonstrates a commitment to cultural competence and equity in education.
● Creates inclusive learning environments that promote diversity and address systemic barriers.
Preference will also be given to candidates who demonstrate:
● 1+ years of experience in a teacher leadership role, such as Mentor Teacher, Cooperating Teacher, NYCTF Summer Staff, Teacher Development Facilitator, Peer Collaborative Teacher, Model Teacher, Master Teacher, or Lead Coach.
● Demonstrated satisfactory performance in the role of Lead Instructor during a previous season.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead skill-building sessions for 20-30 candidates to support their acquisition of instructional skills.
- Create and maintain an effective learning environment for adults, both in virtual and in-person settings, utilizing facilitation strategies, online tools, and technology to engage learners and support them in meeting objectives, particularly in a remote learning context.
- Familiarize oneself with the NYCDOE Criteria for New Teacher Readiness and aligned skills and best practices.
- Model classroom management and standards-aligned instructional techniques to help candidates understand essential components of effective instruction and apply them to their own teaching practice.
- Evaluate 5-6 mini assignments and a final unit portfolio per Fellow, using program rubrics.
- Participate in training sessions for the role before and during the program.
- Report to the staff of the Teacher Preparation Team, Office of Teacher Recruitment and Quality.
- Maintain accurate data tracking and evidence of candidates' progress and professionalism using the program’s data-tracking system; communicate important updates with program staff.
- Respond promptly to candidate and program staff inquiries and requests, including participating in program surveys.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Participation in virtual training (outside of school hours) will occur:
● Dates: June 4 - 13, 2024
● Time: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
● Total Hours: Approximately 12
Duties and responsibilities described above will occur:
● Spring:
○ Dates: June 18 - 28, 2024
○ Days; Time: Monday - Friday (Virtual); 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
○ There will be no Skill Building Session on June 19 due to the observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.
○ Total Hours: Approximately 30*
*This includes the preparation and facilitation of Skill Building Sessions, grading assignments, participating in mandatory Lead Instructor Professional Developments, and performing other general responsibilities.
● Related Summer 2024 hours will be advertised separately.
Hours up to, but not limited to the approximate number of hours listed. Additional hours may be granted upon the approval of the hiring manager.
SALARY:
Per Session rates as per the relevant union/organization of the advertised title (Collective Bargaining Agreement). Contingent upon funding availability and programmatic approval.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply, complete an application form located here by May 9, 2024. https://sites.google.com/schools.nyc.gov/su24-nyctcstaff-website/staff-hiring
PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION
If you have any questions about this activity, please e-mail nycteachingacademies@schools.nyc.gov
Please visit the New York City Department of Education website for more information on per session opportunities: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/other-jobs-in-schools/per-session-jobs
