About the position
UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX), the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley, has been building bridges between UC Berkeley and the public since 1891. UNEX serves the professional and continuing education goals of thousands of people each year and plays an essential part of the University mission to: extend the research and scholarship of UC Berkeley to a global community; increase access to higher education for non-traditional, online, and international students; and improve the workforce. UC Berkeley Extension is a part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education that also includes Berkeley Summer Sessions, Berkeley Study Abroad, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. UC Berkeley Extension in partnership with the UC Berkeley School of Education offers a Professional Program in Universal Transitional Kindergarten Leadership. Instructors will teach one or more graduate online and/or in-person courses each year that trains TK-12 educators and administrators in implementing California’s 21CSLA Initiative for Universal Transitional Kindergarten. Courses are offered online, with occasional in-person instruction/course facilitation: Online instruction is delivered through synchronous live lectures (Zoom) and through our learning management system (Canvas). Most synchronous live online lecture courses are offered either weekly over 10 weeks or monthly over 10 months, and class sessions are scheduled for 3 hours during weekday evenings (U.S.A. Pacific Time). In-person classroom instruction/course facilitation may be scheduled occasionally depending upon each school district’s needs. In-person instruction/course facilitation may be offered in various counties in California, U.S.A.. Pre-approved program-related travel accommodations and expenses (including transportation, lodging, and meals, etc.) are provided directly and/or are reimbursed. All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Course Subjects Instructors will teach one or more of the following course subjects. For program and course descriptions, please refer to the departmental link below. Leaders Designing Equitable Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Classrooms in Action Equity Centered Leadership Practices to Support, Integrate, and Align Transitional Kindergarten (TK) General Duties Specific duties and expectations will vary depending on the method of instruction including: Synchronous Live Online (Zoom) and/or Classroom (In-Person). For synchronous instruction (live online or in-person courses), duties include but are not limited to: syllabus development; assignment development; lesson planning for class meetings; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; and delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction. For all instruction (regardless of course format) duties include but are not limited to: completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies; responding to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner; grading student assignments and posting final student grades to the instructor portal in a timely manner; utilizing University-approved course support platforms including the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Instructor Portal, Google Workspace, etc.; reviewing and following University and departmental policies, logistics, and other guidelines as published on the departmental Instructional Resource Site; and responding to other requests from the Program Director or Department Director in a timely manner. 21CSLA Universal Transitional Kindergarten Leadership Certificate : https://21cslacenter.berkeley.edu/utk-leadership-certificate
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Advanced degree Preferred qualifications Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) California teaching credential. Pre K-12 Educational Leadership experience. Pre K-12 Policy/Governance experience. Knowledge of federal and California state laws and regulations as applicable to the course subject. Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes. Experience teaching online and/or developing academic content for online courses. Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information. Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English).
How to apply
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Reference requirements References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists. Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05370 Help contact: extension-jobs@berkeley.edu
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