Field Experience Coordinator

This is a part-time position located at the main campus of the University of Valley Forge (UVF). The Field Experience Coordinator is responsible to place UVF undergraduate and graduate education students in field experiences and student teaching. Other responsibilities include student observations and maintaining student clearance records. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications, including education and experience. Must be supportive of the ethos and doctrine of the Assemblies of God. The Field Experience Coordinator reports directly to the Education Department Chair.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in education and at least three years teaching experience in a K-12 environment. Attention to detail and good communication skills are required.

Responsibilities Include:

• Secure student field experience and student teaching placements with local schools and districts
• Maintain student clearances and other student records
• Observe and evaluate Stage 1-3 field experience students
• Maintain contact with cooperating teachers from initial placement through end of placement. Secure cooperating teacher evaluation forms
• Provide regular updates to the education department chair and faculty regarding student progress in field experience placements
• Work with education department faculty to provide extra mentoring to students when necessary on a student-by-student basis
• Secure and disseminate cooperating teacher stipend
• Attend monthly PAC-TE Field Experience Coordinators virtual meetings representing UVF. Update the department chair and faculty on any pertinent information
• Be a spiritual role model through Christian lifestyle

Spiritual Requirements

• All employees must be an openly committed Christian, living a Spirit-filled life (Acts 2:4, Ephesians 5:18), and affirming a doctrinal position consistent with Assemblies of God beliefs

The Department:

The Education Department at UVF offers undergraduate programs leading to private and public school certification in Early Childhood PreK-4, Middle Level English, Language Arts & Reading 4-8, Secondary English 7-12, and Special Education PreK-12, along with master’s degree programs in Curriculum and Instruction, English as a Second Language PreK-12, and Early Childhood PreK-4.

The University:

The University of Valley Forge is an accredited Christian University of Arts, Sciences, and Professions on a beautiful 106-acre Chester County campus, with more than 50 undergraduate majors, 8 graduate programs and dozens of credentialed and dedicated professors who are committed to the mission to prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and the world. The University of Valley Forge is located in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

The University hereby affirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, genetic information or status as a disabled veteran.

To be considered for this position:

Please complete the application at the link provided below and attach your CV and/or résumé:

UVF Faculty Application.