Adjunct Faculty: Upper Elementary Literacy & Reading Education

Saint Mary's College Of California; Moraga (CA); On-site; USD 6,500 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Mary's College of California invites applications for per-course adjunct faculty in the Teacher Education Department, MSTE 464/564-02, offered by the Kalmanovitz School of Education.

The position requires a Master's in Education or related field, 5+ years of experience in K-8 education, and strong knowledge of California standards including ELD; candidates must reside in California and be available Tuesdays 4:45 PM – 7:45 PM for 3 units; term Feb 8–May 27, 2027.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education, Literacy, Reading, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in K-8 education.
• Knowledge of California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects.
• Familiarity with California English Language Development Standards and integrated/designated ELD instruction.
• Knowledge of CalTPA requirements, particularly Cycle 2: Assessment and Instruction, and experience supporting teacher candidates through the CalTPA process.
• Knowledge of evidence-based reading instruction including foundational skills, comprehension strategies, vocabulary development, and writing instruction.
• Applicant must reside in California.

Skills

Reading instruction

ELD instruction

CalTPA knowledge

Education

Master's Degree in Education, Literacy, Reading, or related field

Job description

Saint Mary's College of California invites applications for per-course adjunct faculty in the Teacher Education Department, MSTE 464/564-02, offered by the Kalmanovitz School of Education.

The position requires a Master's in Education or related field, 5+ years of experience in K-8 education, and strong knowledge of California standards including ELD; candidates must reside in California and be available Tuesdays 4:45 PM – 7:45 PM for 3 units; term Feb 8–May 27, 2027.