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Description: The Urban Teaching Apprenticeship Program (UTAP) at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education is seeking part-time Fieldwork Coaches to support apprentice teachers in Philadelphia schools. Fieldwork coaches are paid $1,500 base pay plus $1,500 per semester, per student.

Mission: UTAP develops members of a network of transformational educators advocating for educational justice in urban contexts. UTAP educators center the voices and agency of students and their communities, combining reflective practice with a deep understanding of content knowledge and culturally responsive pedagogy.

This is a 10-month, part-time position.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Serve as liaison, coach, and supervisor for designated apprentice teachers and corresponding classroom mentors in Philadelphia

Apprentice Support Expectations

• Engage in bi-weekly coaching cycle, including pre-observation meetings, in-person observations, and debriefing sessions.

• Maintain regular weekly contact with apprentices in addition to feedback cycles; use this time to co-plan, work through problems of practice, or analyze student work

• Check in with classroom mentor individually once a month (this can be via phone or in person) to plan collaborative feedback to present to apprentice based on the Teaching for Justice tool

• Facilitate monthly triad meetings with apprentice teacher and classroom mentor to support apprentice development

• Support apprentice teacher and classroom mentor to plan and implement gradual release of teaching responsibilities in the classroom

• Support apprentice teacher in enacting practice-based assignments

• Support apprentice teacher in practicing culturally responsive, student-centered, and social-justice oriented pedagogy

  Program Expectations

• Engage in grading and evaluation of apprentice teachers’ portfolio

• Maintain observational records for completion of UTAP’s Teaching for Justice tool (twice a year) and state mandated PDE 430

• Communicate any concerns about apprentice teachers in a timely manner to UTAP leadership

• Participate in program meetings (in-person and online) and professional development sessions 1-2 times per month

• Participate in six lesson planning workshops on Fridays from September-February

• Master’s Degree required

• At least 5 years of teaching in a context similar to Philadelphia

• Teacher certification in one of the areas offered through the program (elementary, 7-12 ELA, 7-12 social studies, 7-12 math, biology, and chemistry)

• Ability to travel to different schools around Philadelphia for school visits

• Prior experience coaching pre-service and/or novice teachers

Please upload your CV and cover letter to the Interfolio system.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action (http://www.upenn.edu/affirm-action/) and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).