SY23-24 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 0872: Teacher - NYC Teaching Fellows Program Orientation Facilitator 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FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)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; Orientation Facilitators for the NYC Teaching Fellows Program; Office of Teacher Recruitment and Quality (Approximately 10 positions available)
LOCATION:
Remote and In-Person – NYCTF Locations citywide TBA
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Currently employed as a licensed, tenured, and appointed teacher by the NYC Public Schools, with a minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience.
- Prior experience facilitating professional learning on pedagogical skills and strategies.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Teaching skills:
● Demonstrates wide-ranging, in-depth knowledge of K-12 teaching skills.
● Creates a positive, productive classroom culture for adult learners.
● Models a variety of effective/high-quality instructional strategies.
● Plans, prepares, and practices content delivery in advance of sessions.
● Proficient in teaching technologies such as Google Slides, Google Classroom, Zoom, and cloud-based interfaces.
● Proficient in leading sessions virtually.
Facilitation/Leadership skills:
● Desire to work with and develop aspiring teachers.
● Models habits of continuous professional improvement.
● Ability to connect with adult learners quickly and build strong working and mentoring relationships.
● Ability to reflect on feedback from colleagues and program leaders and adjust professional practice when necessary.
Communication/Organizational Skills:
● Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
● Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
● Exceptional time management skills, including the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate:
● 1+ semesters of experience in a teacher leadership role in Teacher Recruitment and Quality (TRQ) Teacher Preparation programs (e.g., NYC Teaching Collaborative, NYC Teaching Fellows) including, but not limited to Lead Coach, Teacher Development Facilitator, Teaching Academy Director.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Lead training sessions for 30-40 DOE teachers to support their understanding and proficiency in NYC Teaching Fellows role responsibilities.
● Establish an effective learning environment for adults, utilizing facilitation strategies, online tools, and technology to engage learners in a remote learning context.
● Internalize the NYCDOE Criteria for New Teacher Readiness and aligned skills and best practices.
● Expertly model classroom management and standards-aligned instructional techniques to communicate the essential components of effective instruction to pre-service teacher candidates.
● Participate in training sessions for the role prior to the program’s start date.
● Report to the staff of the Teacher Preparation Team, Office of Teacher Recruitment and Quality.
● Support attendance data tracking.
● Communicate important or pertinent updates with program staff.
● Promptly respond to program staff inquiries and requests.
WORK SCHEDULE:
● Participation in approximately 3-8 hours of virtual training and preparation (outside of school hours) in May 2024.
● Duties and responsibilities described above will occur on scheduled training dates. Teachers selected for this position will be required to work on weeknights virtually.
○ Days: Monday-Friday 3:30pm – 8:00pm.
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
