What are the responsibilities and job description for the Visiting Fieldwork Instructor - Early Childhood Education position at uic?
Position Summary
The fieldwork instructor position/s are part of the Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education, They conduct fieldwork supervision and organization for programs in the Department of Educational Psychology (e.g. Illinois Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program and the Early Childhood Alternative Licensure Program). The fieldwork instructor supports organizations in translating standards into actionable, sustainable practices that fit their unique community context and provides coaching to program leaders, managers, and teachers working in early childhood education programs. They will coordinate with faculty program coordinators and instructors of field-based seminars. Field supervision includes coaching, documentation, and assessment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Implement a coaching model for the integration of Model Work Standards into early childhood programs.
Conduct fieldwork (in person and virtual) visits providing coaching and assessments.
Document information related to fieldwork placements (e.g., goal setting, progress monitoring, etc.).
Coordinates with Program Coordinators, Course Instructors, and the Council on Teacher Education as required.
Identify and/or create resources to support programs with the implementation of their individual goals.
Collaborates with program faculty and researchers for program evaluation and continued accreditation.
Participate on committees and/or teams as needed and/or assigned.
Knows and enforces academic policies.
Will be responsible for designing and leading seminars on work environments in early childhood settings appropriate for a varied audience including program leaders, managers, and teachers.
Guide professionals in implementing reflective practices and applying new learnings to center practices
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Required travel to schools and community-based organizations in Chicagoland area. Regular overnight travel not expected but may occur occasionally around previously scheduled events
The fieldwork instructor position/s are part of the Department of Educational Psychology in the College of Education, They conduct fieldwork supervision and organization for programs in the Department of Educational Psychology (e.g. Illinois Early Childhood Apprenticeship Program and the Early Childhood Alternative Licensure Program). The fieldwork instructor supports organizations in translating standards into actionable, sustainable practices that fit their unique community context and provides coaching to program leaders, managers, and teachers working in early childhood education programs. They will coordinate with faculty program coordinators and instructors of field-based seminars. Field supervision includes coaching, documentation, and assessment.
Duties & Responsibilities