Teacher Education Program Coordinator , School of Education

Laurentian University; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurentian University in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, invites applications for a Teacher Education Program Coordinator (French) in the École des sciences de l’éducation. The role ensures smooth administrative functioning, with emphasis on practicum placements, leading with the Dean’s office and external stakeholders.

The position requires a Honours degree (B.Ed preferred), 3–5 years of related experience, fluency in French and English, and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Honours undergraduate degree (4 years) in a related field, Bachelor of Education degree preferred.
• Three to five years of related experience.
• MS Word, Excel, database programs (such as Microsoft Access or ePLC Associate Teacher Placement Software), LUnet, Novell, and G-suite applications.
• Knowledge relating to the education systems in Ontario.
• Understanding of the socio-linguistic mandate of the Francophone schools in Ontario.
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education regulations, Ontario College of Teachers accreditation requirements, MAESD policies, WSIB procedures, Police Check policies, School Board policies, and Health and Safety Training.
• Ability to collaborate, conceptualize, synthesize, direct, analyze, organize, evaluate, and reflect.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Laurentian University policies, procedures, and practices is considered an asset.
• Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of student practicum placements.
• Prepare the annual timetable for courses and practica.
• Organize and supervise all aspects of the practicum component of the program and recruit host/associate schools and host/associate teachers, verify suitability, set up and monitor placements.
• Authorize changes to placements with Placement Committee.
• Plan assignment of faculty advisors and coordinate faculty supervisory duties.
• Assist in coordination and organization of accreditation related meetings and activities.
• Organize meetings with host/associate teachers, faculty advisors, student teachers, and the Practicum Committee.
• Assist in the École d’éducation council business, including taking and maintaining minutes.
• Organize special events and employment fairs for Faculty of Education students and assist on-campus recruitment.
• Collect evaluative reports and provide counseling and follow-up in schools.
• Prepare statistical summary reports and manage the unit’s database interface with the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Answer questions about the program and maintain good public relations.
• Keep practicum handbooks and evaluation forms up to date and assist in materials designation.
• Inform the Director of budgetary needs related to placements and ensure timely payment.
• Maintain ongoing quality of the program through regular assessment and evaluation of goals.
• Handle relevant correspondence and meet with education students as required.
• Maintain an equitable diverse and inclusive working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Organization

Communication skills

Bilingual French/English

Valid driver’s license

Education

Honours undergraduate degree (4 years) in a related field, Bachelor of Education degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Database programs

LUnet

Novell

G Suite

Job description

Teacher Education Program Coordinator , School of Education

Position No.: JOBPOST-2026-001349

Salary: $ 42.24 - $ 48.43 per hour

Competition ends: Monday, October 12th at 4:30 pm

Full-Time Temporary Appointment until March 05, 2027

Responsibilities

Vacancy Status: Existing position

Reporting to the Dean of the Faculty of Education, the Teacher Education Program Coordinator (French) in the École des sciences de l’éducation (ÉSÉ) is responsible for all aspects of ensuring the smooth administrative functioning of the unit, with particular attention to student practicum placements in the ÉSÉ. As a member of the unit’s administrative team, the Program Coordinator provides leadership through working with students, staff, faculty members, the Dean’s office and external stakeholders.

Responsible for all aspects of student practicum placements

• In collaboration with the School Director and the Program Coordinators, prepare the annual timetable for courses and practica.
• Organize and supervise all aspects of the practicum component of the program and help to define its goals and objectives; recruit host/associate schools and host/associate teachers verifying their suitability; set up and monitor all practicum placements.
• In collaboration with the Placement Committee, authorize any necessary changes to individual placements and/or resolve problems.
• In collaboration with the Program Coordinator and School Director, plan the assignment of faculty advisors and coordinate faculty supervisory duties.

Responsible to provide administrative assistance

• Assist in the coordination and organization of accreditation related meetings and activities.
• Organize all meetings with host/associate teachers, faculty advisors, student teachers, and of the Practicum Committee.
• Assist in the business of the École d’ éducation council, including taking and maintaining accurate minutes.
• Help to organize various special events and activities and promote and set up employment fairs for Faculty of Education students and facilitate and participate in on-campus recruitment.

Evaluation and correspondence

• Collect and file evaluative reports.
• In collaboration with the Placement Committee, provide for counseling and appropriate follow-up and assistance in the schools.
• Prepare statistical summary reports.
• Collect, collate and summarize data related to accreditation standing and reporting of the unit, including management of the unit’s database interface with the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Answer questions about the program, striving for good public relationships and carry out all new suggested initiatives.
• Keep practicum handbooks and evaluation forms up to date and assist the Director in the preparation, mailing, and proper designation of all materials.
• Inform the Director of budgetary needs related to placements and ensure their timely payment.
• Maintain the ongoing quality of the program through regular assessment and evaluation of goals.
• Handle relevant correspondence and meet with education students as required and direct back to Program Coordinator for academic matters.
• Maintain, or commit to creating, an equitable diverse and inclusive working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Honours undergraduate degree (4 years) in a related field, Bachelor of Education degree preferred.
• Three(3) to five (5) years of related experience.
• Training or equivalent experience in MS Word, Excel, database programs (such as Microsoft Access or ePLC Associate Teacher Placement Software), LUnet, Novell, and G-suite applications;
• Knowledge relating to the education systems in Ontario;
• Understanding of the socio-linguistic mandate of the Francophone schools in Ontario;
• Knowledge of current Ministry of Education regulations, Ontario College of Teachers accreditation requirements, MAESD policies, WSIB procedures, Police Check policies (VSS), School Board policies, requirements and procedures for Health and Safety Training;
• Ability to collaborate, conceptualize, synthesize, direct, analyze, organize, evaluate, and reflect;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license;
• Knowledge of Laurentian University policies, procedures, and practices is considered an asset;
• Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is required.

The official University hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during, and including, the months from September to April, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday during and including May to August., amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.

At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.

Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.

Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources for more information ([e-mail]).