Start Date: August 16, 2017
As head teacher of the Second/Third Grade Classroom at University Primary School, the lab school of the College of Education at The University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, this teacher is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day educational Reggio Emilia inspired program, implementing the curricular framework of the project approach, incorporating student decision-making, facilitating inquiry activities, promoting the greater good of the school, and individualizing instruction as needed by each child. The head teacher is responsible for providing leadership for teaching assistants, student teachers, and student volunteers, and maintaining effective communications with parents. The head teacher works with researchers and promots an atmosphere of shared inquiry within the Illinois and greater education community. The head teacher works closely and make decisions for the classroom with input from graduate assistants and grad or academic hourly employees.
Education Required: BA/BS degree in early childhood or elementary education, or related field Education Preferred: Master’s degree in early childhood or elementary education Experience Required: Teaching experience with children in a school setting. Experience Preferred: Experience as a cooperating teacher, experience with Reggio Emilia inspired classrooms, and use of The Project Approach inquiry methodology. Experience working with young children with a variety of abilities (including special needs and English Language Learners.) Training, Licenses or Certifications Required: Teacher Certification (Type 03, 04) or equivalency Training, Licenses or Certifications Preferred: Illinois State Teacher Certification (Type 03, 04) or equivalency. Knowledge Requirements Preferred: Willingness to participate as cooperating teacher and willingness to allow students, faculty and other researchers to conduct studies as approved by the program director, interest and willingness to lead a Reggio Emilia inspired classroom and use inquiry methodology through The Project Approach.
Commensurate with experience; University of Illinois full time employee benefits for health, retirement, etc.
PLEASE GO TO: https://jobs.illinois.edu/academic-job-board/job-details?jobID=75874&job=visiting-specialist-in-education-university-primary-school-college-of-education To apply, please complete a candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and submit a cover letter specific to this opening, resume, and three letters of reference. The review of applications will begin immediately. The closing date for applications is March 10, 2017 Interviews may begin before the close date. However, no hiring decision will be made until after that date, and consideration will continue until a suitable candidate is identified for the position.
University Primary School (Uni Primary) is a Prek-5th grade Reggio Emilia inspired lab school where children are engaged in creative, challenging, and meaningful curricular inquiries using The Project Approach. Dr. Lilian Katz works down the hallway from us! Our school has been The College of Education's lab school for over 40 years located here on campus at The University of Illinois, and we enjoy the intellectual resources of our amazing University. The democratic classroom communities at Uni Primary make effective use of cooperation, negotiation, and choice as a means to foster children's curiosity and love of learning. At Uni Primary, children are nurtured to support diverse talents and abilities through differentiated practices attuned to intellectual, social, and emotional growth. At University Primary School, we believe all children have strengths and talents from which to build upon. With a differentiated approach to instruction, children in our program are able to express their understandings and questions in ways that are meaningful to them and the peers around them. Throughout their day, children have regular and frequent opportunities to work in informal groups of varying size (with partners, individually with teachers, small groups, and whole group) to perform challenging tasks, and to make decisions and choices. Children's initiative, problem-solving skills, and interactive role in their environment is fostered by teachers who guide with intention and a passion for learning. Please visit our website at http://education.illinois.edu/ups/
Dr. Alisha (Ali) Lewis; Director of School
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