Alternate Route Instructor P-3 Preservice

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Rutgers, Alternate Route Program seeks a P-3 Preservice course instructor who can model engaging, interactive instruction and who possesses a wealth of Early Childhood Education research knowledge and classroom experiences, plus a history of working in diverse learning environments as a preschool teacher and in the lower elementary grades. As seasoned educational professionals, instructors are expected to demonstrate research-based teaching practices and provide a relevant context for educational research and theory. Course instructors must stage lessons which model what teachers should be doing in their classroom via live in-person instruction, synchronous online instruction and asynchronous instruction.

- Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education

- Standard teaching certification in Preschool through 3rd Grade, along with three or more years of experience as a teacher in a preschool setting along with instructional experience in a lower elementary setting.

- Standard teaching certification in Preschool through 3rd Grade, along with three or more years of experience as a teacher in a preschool setting along with instructional experience in a lower elementary setting.

* Demonstrated record of experience supporting the development of novice teaching colleagues
* Proficiency in using technology for online instruction, communication, and coaching
* Knowledge of the NJ Alternate Route Program
* Open to non-traditional pathways for teaching development
* Willingness to work nights and weekends
* Amenable to sharing personal mobile contact information with candidates
* Working knowledge of professional social media applications, namely Twitter and LinkedIn
* Demonstrate flexibility and patience
* Own laptop/desktop with reliable internet access
* Meet agreed upon commitments to the review of course curriculum and assess/report candidate progress
* Hold candidates accountable for program expectations
* Contribute suggestions for improvement

* personal computer/laptop
* reliable internet connection

* willingness to work nights and weekends

Rutgers Alternate Route Program is an approved CE-Provider Program which helps non-traditional teachers earn their NJ Teaching Certification while working with sponsoring school districts. The program was specifically designed for aspiring teachers who have not completed a formal teacher preparation program at an accredited college or university.

The program entered this partnership in 2003 with the NJ Department of Education's Provisional Teacher Program to provide this service. Rutgers Alternate Route program attracts a variety of provisional teachers (teaching candidates), some of whom are career changers seeking greater job satisfaction and others who are recent college graduates seeking to make a difference through teaching. In order to accommodate the diverse needs of the teaching candidates, we offer 400 hours of formal instruction to Alternate Route teaching candidates seeking standard certificates for general elementary and various subject areas. Training sessions are coordinated in seven counties to offer statewide access. Training sites are located in Bordentown, Camden, Newark, Hackensack, Paterson, Rockaway, and Bridgewater making the program accessible and convenient.

We are looking to hire a Course Instructor for ourP-3 Preservice course for the Alternate Route Program.

Please upload a copy of your resume/CV along with a copy of your current teaching certification in Preschool through 3rd Grade.

We are located on the College Ave Campus with courses being offered virtually.