Fieldwork Instructor – Multiple Subjects

The Department of Teaching and Learning in the School of Education is currently seeking outstanding and enthusiastic applicants for Fieldwork Instructors to support LMU teacher candidates in the Los Angeles Area. Our fully accredited MA, credential, and certificate programs prepare aspiring educators to enter the field and provide current educators with the skills they need to go forward in their careers.

Fieldwork Instructors will observe Teacher Candidates throughout the semester, document the teaching experience, provide formative and summative digital evaluations, conduct team meetings, facilitate meaningful learning of the course competencies, and support all facets of the learning environment consistent with the University’s mission. In addition, Fieldwork Instructors will also encourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning, and ethics as well as personal and professional development.

• The primary responsibility of the Fieldwork Instructor is to observe, guide, and mentor Teacher Candidates in the manner determined by the School of Education and aligned with the University mission.
• •Become familiar with and be able to articulate the LMU Conceptual Framework in order to facilitate the mastery of these tenets by the Teacher Candidates.
• •Observe Teacher Candidates on a continuous basis during the execution of an entire lesson.

• The Fieldwork Instructor will provide:
• •Documentation on the teaching experience using the Observation Record and offer reflective feedback for each lesson observed.
• •Comments and reflective feedback on the Lesson Plan provided for each observation.
• •An electronic Formative Evaluation in the middle of the semester and an electronic Summative Evaluation at the end of the semester.
• •Guide the Teacher Candidates through the reflection process and collect Candidate’s reflection comments on his/her own lesson delivery.
• •Collaborate with the District Employed Supervisor, the Fieldwork Coordinator and other coaches/partners in order to support the Candidate.

• Additional Responsibilities:
• •Attend all informational and professional development meetings throughout each semester via Zoom.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of classroom teaching experience. Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries; highly development organizational and leadership skills; demonstrated computer competency, knowledge of relevant systems and willingness to learn computer programs used in the supervision component of Clinical Support Services.

Required Education:

A valid, California Teaching Credential is required and a valid California authorization to provide instruction to English Learners. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.

Expected Hourly Rate: $23.72

Faculty Regular