Fieldwork Coordinator – Elementary Education (Part-Time)

San Francisco State University; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

San Francisco State University seeks a Fieldwork Coordinator in the Department of Elementary Education for Spring 2026, 0.60 time base as Lecturer Faculty. This role ensures field experiences meet CTC standards, coordinates Supervisors and Cooperating Teachers, and supports teacher candidates through placement and supervision.

The department prepares Multiple Subject and PK-3 credentials with Bilingual options, aligning with state standards and clinical practice requirements.

Qualifications

• MA 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• The Fieldwork Coordinator is responsible for meeting CTC standards for clinical practice and ensuring a high-quality experience for candidates.
• Coordinate work of Supervisors, Cooperating Teachers, and Faculty to support candidates in fieldwork with optimal learning opportunities and feedback.
• Oversee onboarding and support for student teaching interns enrolled in credential programs.
• Provide training for cooperating teachers in accordance with CTC standards.
• Maintain placement records and supervision evaluations in line with accreditation requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Program supervision

Staff training

Credential standards knowledge

Education

MA Degree in elementary education-related field

Experience as a multiple subject teacher

Experience supervising student teachers

Supervisory work in school district or university program

Knowledge of CTC Standards for Clinical Practice

Knowledge of local school district structures

Ability to onboard Cooperating Teachers

Authorization for teaching credentials

Record-keeping of placement and supervision

Job description

San Francisco State University seeks a Fieldwork Coordinator in the Department of Elementary Education for Spring 2026, 0.60 time base as Lecturer Faculty. This role ensures field experiences meet CTC standards, coordinates Supervisors and Cooperating Teachers, and supports teacher candidates through placement and supervision.

The department prepares Multiple Subject and PK-3 credentials with Bilingual options, aligning with state standards and clinical practice requirements.