CT Teacher Residency Program Developer - Science - Per Diem - JOB ID# 14412

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Connecticut Paid Sick Time

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL (CREC) seeks a CT Teacher Residency Program Developer for Science to design and review the middle grades science pathway, aligning coursework and classroom experiences under mentor guidance. The role supports a post-baccalaureate alternate route to teaching certification, with a residency lasting a full school year and guiding graduates to jobs in partner districts.

The TRP Program Developer will shape courses with equity in mind, integrate literacy and math,

Qualifications

• Masters Degree is required.
• Experience working with K-12 science programs.
• Experience teaching integrated science across life, physical, Earth and space sciences.
• NGSS expertise and training.
• University/College level teaching experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Attend collaborative meetings with program personnel and specialists.
• Conduct a needs assessment, researching best practices and determining the direction of the certification pathway.
• Provide updates, guidance, and suggestions to program leadership.
• Assist in program development using current research, best practices, and alignment to CAEP and other relevant standards (including NGSS-aligned instructional approaches).
• Identify opportunities to integrate literacy, mathematics, educational technology, and culturally responsive teaching into science educator preparation.
• Develop programming with an equity focus aligned with CT TRP mission, including anti-racist and social justice lenses.
• Apply adult learning principles and best practices.

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

CT TEACHER RESIDENCY PROGRAM DEVELOPER - SCIENCE

Since 1966, the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) has been dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality, and cost-effective educational programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children and adults in Greater Hartford. Serving 33 member districts and reaching additional communities statewide, CREC supports approximately 12,000 students annually through more than 120 educational programs. Our offerings include professional learning and coaching for educators, specialized programming for students with diverse needs, and PreK-12 education across 16 interdistrict magnet schools. Additionally, CREC provides school construction, operations, and cooperative business services, while also delivering programs that help adults build real, job-ready skills.

Position Summary

CT TRP seeks a program developer to support a middle grades science pathway for the Connecticut Teacher Residency Program (TRP). CT TRP is designed to attract candidates who embrace the potential to work well with diverse students and to minimize barriers to traditional certification program admissions. We currently offer certification programs in elementary, comprehensive special education, and middle grades math. The program is a post-baccalaureate alternate route to initial teacher certification. Program participants engage in a combination of coursework and classroom experiences under the guidance of a mentor teacher while taking classes and certification examinations. The residency experience lasts a full school year and guides successful candidates to job opportunities in the partner district.

A critical part of this program design is the implementation of courses that will provide aspiring teachers with the skills, content, and pedagogy they will need to be successful teachers in Connecticut schools. Under the direction of the Managing Director of Academic Programming, the TRP Program Developer is responsible for developing, reviewing, and revising program components for a potential CT Teacher Residency Secondary Mathematics Education Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend collaborative meetings with program personnel and specialists
• Conduct a needs assessment, researching best practices and determining the direction of the certification pathway
• Provide updates, guidance, and suggestions to program leadership
• Assist in program development using current research, best practices, and alignment to CAEP and other relevant standards (including NGSS-aligned instructional approaches, e.g., scientific inquiry, three-dimensional learning, phenomenon-based instruction, and science and engineering practices).
• Identify opportunities to integrate literacy, mathematics, educational technology, and culturally responsive teaching into science educator preparation.
• Develop programming with an equity focus that aligns with the mission and approach of the CT TRP, including using anti-racist, social justice, and equity lenses
• Apply adult learning principles and best practices

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree required
• Experience working with K-12 Science programs required
• Experience teaching integrated science instruction across the life sciences, physical sciences, and Earth and space sciences
• Expertise and training in NGSS
• Experience teaching and making programmatic decisions at the University/College level preferred

Travel Requirements

Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide transportation to meetings, training, and professional learning opportunities as required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Walking (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Sitting (frequently, 1/3 2/3)
• Reach with hands and arms (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Lifting up to 25 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Carrying up to 25 lbs. (occasionally, less than 1/3)
• Moderate Noise

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Connecticut Paid Sick Time (for eligible employees in accordance with state law)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

PAY

$75 - $100 per hour commensurate with education and experience.

Application Process

• review of application, resume, letters of recommendation
• recommendation of an immediate supervisor
• interview; and
• demonstration of practice.

Deadline is November 22, 2026

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement

CREC strives to understand and confront the symptoms and causes of racism and prejudiceranging from biases to aggressions to discriminatory policies, practices, and traditionsthat harm people from systemically marginalized groups or that benefit privileged groups. CREC staff and students acknowledge and respect people of all identifiers, such as race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, education, age, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality, religion, and veteran status.

Disclaimer Statement

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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