Fieldwork Coordinator, Department of Elementary Education

The California State University; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading university in California is seeking a Fieldwork Coordinator for its Department of Elementary Education. This role requires coordination and support for student teachers, onboarding cooperating teachers, and ensuring adherence to CTC standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in supervisory roles and elementary education, as well as a degree related to the field. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with student teachers through serving as a cooperating teacher or equivalent.
• Prior work in a supervisory role in a school district or teacher education program.
• Experience working with student teachers through serving as a cooperating teacher, a student teaching supervisor, or equivalent
• Prior work in a supervisory role in a school district or university teacher education program
• Strong working knowledge of CTC Standards for Clinical Practice
• Knowledge of local school district structures and programs as relevant to placing and supporting student teachers

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard Cooperating Teachers.
• Match teacher candidates with cooperating teachers.
• Coordinate process for onboarding and supporting intern teachers.
• Coordinate process for onboarding and supporting intern teachers enrolled in credential program
• Provide training and oversight for student teaching supervisors
• Maintain records of student teaching supervision evaluation, in accordance with accreditation requirements
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with partner school districts
• Ensure that the department meets CTC clinical practice standards for the Multiple Subject, PK-3 Early Childhood Specialist Instruction, and Bilingual authorization credentials
• Collaborate with department chair, staff, and faculty to maintain coherent and supportive teacher preparation pathways

Skills

Elementary education-related degree

Experience as a multiple subject teacher

Knowledge of CTC Standards for Clinical Practice

Strong knowledge of local school district programs

Student teacher placement knowledge

Education

Degree in elementary education-related field

Job description

Fieldwork Coordinator, Department of Elementary Education

The Department of Elementary Education at San Francisco State University seeks applicants for its Lecturer Faculty Position as Fieldwork Coordinator for Spring 2026. Lecturer Faculty, .60 Time Base

The Department of Elementary Education prepares skilled, transformative educators to teach and become leaders in culturally and linguistically diverse schools. We guide and support educators to develop a pedagogy of caring and cultural responsiveness and to teach for social justice and equity for children and their families.

Qualifications:

• Degree in elementary education-related field
• Experience as a multiple subject teacher, preferably in one of SFSU’s partner school districts
• Experience working with student teachers through serving as a cooperating teacher, a student teaching supervisor, or equivalent
• Prior work in a supervisory role in a school district or university teacher education program
• Strong working knowledge of CTC Standards for Clinical Practice
• Knowledge of local school district structures and programs as relevant to placing and supporting student teachers

General Responsibilities:

• Identify and onboard Cooperating Teachers for Multiple Subject, PK-3, and Bilingual Authorization
• Match teacher candidates with cooperating teachers and maintain accurate placement records
• Provide training for cooperating teachers in accordance with CTC standards
• Coordinate process for onboarding and supporting intern teachers enrolled in credential program
• Provide training and oversight for student teaching supervisors
• Maintain records of student teaching supervision evaluation, in accordance with accreditation requirements
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with partner school districts
• Ensure that the department meets CTC clinical practice standards for the Multiple Subject, PK-3 Early Childhood Specialist Instruction, and Bilingual authorization credentials
• Collaborate with department chair, staff, and faculty to maintain coherent and supportive teacher preparation pathways

Professional Development Opportunities:
SFSU supports faculty with professional development opportunities such as ongoing training through the Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CEETL).

Application Process:
Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

• a cover letter expressing interest in the Fieldwork Coordinator position
• a current Curriculum Vitae, including details of current and previous teaching and supervisory experience
• a brief statement of teaching philosophy

Salary and Benefits:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The CSU provides generous health, retirement and other benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
San Francisco State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.