What are the responsibilities and job description for the CCSU Fellowship Program position at Newington School District?
Position Type :
Tutors / Learning Tutor
Date Posted : 7 / 2 / 2024
Location : Districtwide
Closing Date : 06 / 30 / 2025
CCSU FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM :
The School of Education and Professional Studies at Central Connecticut State University is partnering with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) to create a "Teacher Fellowship Program".
The Teacher Fellowship Program is designed to create enhanced learning environments for both the CCSU Teacher Candidates, as well as K-12 students in Connecticut. Cohorts of teacher candidates will be provided opportunities to work within school districts to enhance their own professional growth and development, as well as positively impact student learning and achievement of all students. The goal of the program is to enhance teaching innovation and teaching quality by bringing together a cohort of outstanding Teaching Fellows who will, through their increased work in the classroom, bring excellence and rigor in the next generation of teachers, while supporting K-12 student learning in Connecticut.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW :
The Teacher Fellowship Program will provide opportunities for teaching and learning through a cohort-based model that supports personal and professional growth and development. The program brings together rich and diverse experiences for the Teaching Fellows and a platform to encourage, motivate, and foster the development of outstanding teacher candidates who can and will make a difference for future generations of learners.
TEACHING FELLOWS AT CCSU WILL PROVIDED A LOANER LAPTOP AND WILL BE EXPECTED TO :
- Check in with the SEPS Dean's office via email, phone, or (virtual) meeting;
- Attend professional development and / or networking sessions twice a month that are organized for the Teaching Fellows;
- Engage with (paired) professional mentor from the field supported through the CSDE and associated professional organizations in CT; and
- Provide informal feedback throughout the academic year.
TEACHING FELLOWS WITHIN NEWINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS WILL EXPECTETD TO :
SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE :
Full Day
AM Only
PM Only
Elementary
8 : 35AM-3 : 35PM
8 : 35AM-12 : 00PM
12 : 00PM-3 : 35PM
Middle School
8 : 00AM-3 : 00PM
8 : 00AM-11 : 30AM
11 : 30AM-3 : 00PM
High School
7 : 30AM-2 : 30PM
7 : 30AM-11 : 00AM
11 : 00AM-2 : 30PM
We are interested in candidates who are passionate around these values; candidates who represent the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community; and candidates who will engage fully in our continuous improvement efforts to achieve equity for all.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :