Elementary Education Instructor -STEM Methods (ESD-U Teacher Prep Program)

General Responsibilities ESD-U is a teacher preparation program operated by ESD 112 that offers alternative routes to teacher certification, as well as a 'retooling' route for currently certified teachers seeking to add an endorsement. The mission of ESD-U is to help meet the needs of districts in shortage areas and diversify workforce efforts. ESD-U operates with a 'grow-your-own model,' where candidates in the program complete the coursework while simultaneously completing field experience requirements through an employed or volunteer position with a school, district, or other institution of learning. For more information, visit https://esd-u.esd112.org/ ESD-U instructors are responsible for creating, instructing, and grading their assigned courses. Additionally, instructors serve as faculty advisors to the program, communicating and collaborating throughout the year to provide feedback and to identify and implement plans for program improvement relating to courses, curriculum, and program design. Instructors also contribute to the evaluation of candidates for recommendation and ensure that an artifact from the course is submitted for the candidate’s capstone portfolio. Assignment: ESD-U is an accelerated, one-year program that operates July – June, and the course schedule includes sessions Mondays-Fridays in July and August, Saturdays throughout the school year, and occasional Wednesday evenings. ESD-U courses are typically 18 hours total, delivered in three 6-hour days. These courses meet August 8, 11 and 12, 2025 (ELEM606), and December 6, 2025, January 3, 2026, and January 31, 2026 (ELEM607). Pay range is from $1,800-$2,200, based on participation in meetings and trainings (per course). Course dates are determined based on course sequencing priorities and are typically taught remotely online in a hybrid synchronous and asynchronous learning. Occasionally in-person sessions at the ESD 112 Vancouver campus, as determined by the program, may be offered. Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (transcript required at time of hire; unofficial copy is acceptable if currently certificated).
2. Current Teaching or Administrator Certification (Washington State preferred).
3. Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in the content area.
4. Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in K-12 classrooms and/or K-12 administration.
5. Experience working with diverse students, faculty, and staff, and a commitment to cultivating learning environments using culturally responsive practices that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse backgrounds.
6. Availability to teach online, both synchronously and asynchronously.

Salary : $1,800 - $2,200