Practicum Program Supervisor (Elementary/Early Childhood)

Wheaton College in Massachusetts; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 5,400 - 6,600; Part time

Job summary

Wheaton College in Norton, MA, seeks a Practicum Program Supervisor (Elementary/Early Childhood) to coordinate student teachers in local schools. The role focuses on candidate development through classroom observations (3–4 times per semester), pre- and post-observation conferences, and state-mandated documentation.

This part-time faculty position supports mentoring by supervising practitioners and meeting candidates weekly, in person or virtually, to promote professional growth and successful

Qualifications

• 5+ years of teaching elementary/early childhood in public schools
• Strong communication and organization; collaborate with school and university faculty
• Commitment to collaboration and collegiality
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Commitment to diversity, respect, and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Observe each candidate 3-4 times per semester during school hours
• Conduct pre- and post-observation meetings with candidates
• Provide actionable feedback to candidates and supervisors
• Complete and manage state-m mandated documentation
• Meet with cohort of 4 teacher candidates weekly (in-person or virtual)

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Collaboration

Discretion

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

Practicum Program Supervisor (Elementary/Early Childhood)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider.
While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.

Posting Number:

Posting Number: 0601334

Position Title:

Position Title: Practicum Program Supervisor (Elementary/Early Childhood)

FLSA:

Job Type:

Job Type: Part-Time

Staff Term:

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):

Academic Year Schedule (dates):

Faculty Term:

Faculty Term: Spring Semester Only

Position Type:

Position Type: Faculty

Department:

Job Summary/Basic Function:

A Program Supervisor at Wheaton College is the primary liaison between the college and the school/classroom in which the teacher candidates are placed during their Student Teaching Practicum. Because the Program Supervisor’s primary focus is on the teacher candidates and their successful completion of the practicum, the Program Supervisor plays a key role in guiding the candidates’ development as professional educators and supporting the Supervising Practitioners’ mentorship of the candidates in local schools throughout the placement.This supervisory work includes: observing each candidate 3-4 times during the semester (during school hours), conducting pre- and post-observation meetings, providing actionable feedback, completing and managing state mandated documentation, and meeting with their cohort of teacher candidates (4 students) weekly (in-person or virtually).

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of teaching experience in public schools in elementary and/or early childhood grades
• Strong communication and organization skills and ability to work collaboratively with elementary school and university faculty
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Demonstrated commitment to a culture of diversity, respect, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting novice teachers (as a mentor, coach, administrator, or teacher educator)
• Experience teaching in an inclusion classroom and working with students with disabilities and classified English Learners
• Possess a Professional License in elementary or early childhood education
• Familiarity with the current, Massachusetts Professional Standards for Teaching – Essential Elements

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $6,000/course. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.

Physical Demands

Ability to travel to area schools to observe teacher candidates

ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.
Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 09/17/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

Contact(s):

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:

Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206

Contact Email:

Contact Email: [e-mail]

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