Director, Student Teaching

Seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our team as the Director of Student Teaching in the Department of Education. This position is designed for individuals who have a passion for the field of education and K-12 teaching. The role of Director of Student Teaching is a pivotal one, responsible for, among other things, coordinating placements, hiring and training supervisors, monitoring student teacher progress, and designing and implementing targeted Seminars of Support! As the final "touchpoint" with the College, they represent the capstone experience for students. The position requires a high level of confidentiality, attention-to-detail, organizational skills, and professional behavior.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:● Liaise with school districts and teacher candidates to secure undergraduate (and graduate, as needed) student teaching placements in alignment with teacher candidates' areas of license
● Coordinate all communications related to student teaching
● Plan and facilitate student teaching orientations, mock interviews, annual education career fair, and end-of-semester student teaching celebrations and honors
● Recruit, train, assign, and evaluate University Supervisors
● Manage communications with host/cooperating teachers
● Update and distribute Student Teaching Handbooks for teacher candidates, host/cooperating teaching, and University Supervisors
● Distribute and manage surveys (teacher candidates, host/cooperating teachers, University Supervisors, principals)
● Attend and participate in monthly department meetings
● Ability to use technologyMinimum Qualifications:● Bachelor's Degree required, master's degree preferred
● A demonstrated record of successful teaching experience in K-12 education for a minimum of 5 years
● Strong understanding of evidence-based and inclusive practices in planning, teaching, and assessment
● Attention to detail
● Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
● Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and inclusive academic environment.Application Instructions: Interested candidates should submit the following documents to Link below:1. A cover letter addressing qualifications
2. Resume
3. A list of three professional references (with contact information).The application deadline is June 1, 2025. Initial virtual interviews will begin the week of June 30, 2025. Finalists will be invited for on-campus interviews starting the week of July 7, 2025, including faculty engagement over lunch and a dinner meeting with the dean. The selected candidate will start on September 15, 2025.Apply OnlineAbout CarthageLocated on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage. Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.This position requires a background screeningJob Posted by ApplicantPro

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