Title - New Visions Pathways in Education Teacher
Location - SUNY Albany Campus, Albany NY
Intro
Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can’t be done alone. Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society.
About
We are seeking an experienced and motivated educator to lead the New Visions Pathways in Education program, designed for high school seniors interested in pursuing careers in education.
This college-level preparatory program through Questar is located at the University at Albany campus (SUNY), and offers 9 college level credits in Education and English to students in partnership with UAlbany and Columbia Greene Community College.
The position is based at State University at Albany, as such, the ideal candidate must be highly self-directed and able to function independently, while also collaborating with New Visions colleagues, home districts, and University partners.
The position requires travel within districts to fieldwork coordination and supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach and manage a classroom of high school seniors enrolled in college-level courses in education and English.
- Deliver engaging, rigorous and project-based instruction.
- Plan and implement 3.5 hour long class sessions, ensuring balance of lecture, discussion, and experiential learning.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with:
- Principal
- Parents/students
- New Visions teachers
- College faculty and staff
- Home district guidance counselors
Qualifications:
- Minimum of eight years teaching experience.
- Strong background in educational theory and practice.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Background in mentoring or preparing future educators.