What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director, Teacher Apprenticeship Program (Grant-funded) position at Polk State College?

Salary : $47,936.47 - $60,465.46 Annually

Location : Lakeland

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202500042

Org : Education Program

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

Description

Job Description :

Under the supervision of the Dean of Workforce Education, the Program Director of, Teacher Apprenticeship Program ensures effective program development, recruitment, retention, and successful course completion for aspiring educators in the Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP). The TAP program provides a structured pathway for individuals to gain classroom experience, pedagogical knowledge, and professional certification while addressing teacher shortages through a hands-on apprenticeship model. The Program Director evaluates the effectiveness of all TAP courses on an ongoing basis to ensure they remain current, meet accreditation standards, and align with institutional objectives. This results-oriented leader not only oversees program deliverables but also values and fosters positive relationships with students, faculty, and external education partners to ensure long-term program success.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions / Duties :

Provides comprehensive program development, strategic planning, and oversight of the Teacher Apprenticeship Program.
Leads the day-to-day operations of the program to ensure programmatic and fiscal integrity.
Oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the TAP curriculum to align with state certification requirements and educational best practices.
Design program evaluation and assessment metrics in coordination with Institutional Effectiveness, Accreditation, and Research.
Ensures collaboration between TAP personnel and academic departments to support cohesive curriculum delivery.
Establishes and maintains relationships with school districts, educational partners, and other stakeholders to facilitate apprenticeship placements and employment pipelines.
Directs the admissions and onboarding processes, including candidate interviews, selection, and orientation.
Hires, trains, manages, and evaluates program staff and faculty mentors.
Develops and manages the departmental budget effectively, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource allocation.
Builds and maintains partnerships with K-12 schools, community organizations, and local education agencies to support program outcomes and student employment opportunities.
Recruits and supports Faculty Mentors and Cooperating Teachers to ensure quality mentorship for apprentices.
Facilitates Advisory Board meetings with key stakeholders to align program goals with regional education workforce needs.
Plans and facilitates regular professional development opportunities for program participants and mentors.
Designs and directs marketing and recruitment campaigns in collaboration with the Office of Communication and Public Affairs.
Represents the Teacher Apprenticeship Program at campus events, school district meetings, and community engagements.
Stays informed on state education policies, teaching certification requirements, and workforce trends to guide program direction.

Typical Qualifications

Required Skills :

Knowledge of principles and practices of professional training and development program design.

Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional method theory, and practical applications.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of contacts of considerable importance within, and outside of, the college. Contacts outside the college where lack of tact or judgment may result in negative college relations to a limited degree.

Ability to work independently with the responsibility for planning details and methods to obtain definite objectives and to make decisions within broad limitations of policy and professional standards.

Ability to work cooperatively with college personnel.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Demonstrated excellence in :

Program and curriculum development

Program / Project management

Budget development and management

Data analysis and reporting

Higher education practices and partnerships

Working Conditions / Additional Information

Normal office working conditions with occasional travel to school district sites, community meetings, and educational events.

Flexible hours may be required to accommodate evening or weekend meetings and events.

Salary and Benefits Information

This position is level P14 .

We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following : Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

Required Education :

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field required.

Required Experience

Five years of experience in K-12 teaching or three years of teaching in a teacher preparation program is required.

Two years of experience supervising personnel required.

Preferred Qualifications :

Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred.

Four years of experience in teacher education or teacher preparation programs.

Teaching certification in K-12 Education.

Experience in managing apprenticeship or workforce development programs.

Knowledge of the Florida College System and state teacher certification requirements.

Three years of experience teaching at a college or university level.

Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered :

a resume

an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

Unofficial transcripts

Important Information

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.

To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.

Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.

Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.

Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender transition, marital status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies :

Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement

Title IX Coordinator

999 Avenue H, NE

Winter Haven, FL 33881

WAD 215A

863.297.1000, ext. 5378

We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

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