Academic Coordinator II - Director of Teacher Education - Berkeley Teacher Education Program (BTEP)

Berkeley International; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Berkeley Teacher Education Program (BTEP) at Berkeley School of Education seeks a Director of Teacher Education to lead day-to-day operations and set long-term direction focused on anti-racist, equity-centered teacher preparation.

Responsibilities include vision for curriculum design and academic standards, overseeing administrative and financial operations with campus partners, liaisoning with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and external partners, supervising staff,

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or equivalent international degree, or enrollment in doctoral program at time of application.
• Experience providing vision and leadership in curriculum design, academic direction, and standards for a teacher-education program.
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, student services, and campus administration to support program goals.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Faculty Director to provide vision and leadership in curriculum design, academic direction, program learning goals, academic standards, and faculty engagement.
• Oversee administrative and financial operations with Student Services, Business Services, and campus units.
• Represent the program to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and external partners.
• Supervise program staff and coordinate hiring and review processes for the instructional team.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze data to inform program improvement and accreditation processes.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Academic direction

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Doctoral degree or equivalent international degree

Job description

The Berkeley Teacher Education Program (BTEP) is a combined M.A. and credential program for teachers committed to co-creating powerful, enriching classrooms that reflect the values and experiences of a more just world. The Director of Teacher Education provides leadership and support for the program’s mission to prepare future educators to foster anti-racist, equity-focused learning environments that integrate strong community connections, meaningful relationships, and transformative educational practices.

The Director of Teacher Education will guide BTEP from its day-to-day operations to its long-term direction. Primary responsibilities include:

• Work in collaboration with the BTEP Faculty Director and the instructional team to provide vision and leadership in curriculum design, academic direction, program learning goals, academic standards, and BSE faculty engagement.
• Oversee BTEP's administrative and financial operations, working alongside the Berkeley School of Education’s Student Services, Business Services, and other campus-based administrative units.
• Represent the program to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), the broader teacher education community within and beyond the state of California, and community, district, and school-based partners.
• Supervise program staff and coordinate hiring and review processes for the instructional team.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze data to inform program improvement, including reporting for accreditation and external review processes.

• Doctoral Degree, or equivalent international degree, or enrollment in doctoral or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.