Practicum Program Supervisor (Elementary/Early Childhood)

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

Job summary

Wheaton College, through the Provost Office, seeks a Practicum Program Supervisor (Elementary/Early Childhood) to oversee the student teaching practicum and support teacher candidates in their professional growth.

The role requires a Master’s in education, five years of elementary/early childhood teaching, and strong collaboration with schools and university faculty. This is a part-time spring-semester faculty position with on-site supervision.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience in public elementary or early childhood.
• Strong communication and organization skills, and collaboration with schools and university faculty.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equitable education.
• Experience collaborating in teacher education settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching experience (5+ yrs)

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Collaborative work

Discretion with confidential info

Commitment to diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's degree in education

Job description

Posting Number:

0601334

Position Title:

Practicum Program Supervisor (Elementary/Early Childhood)

Job Type:

Part-Time

Faculty Term:

Spring Semester Only

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

Provost

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:

• Master's degree in education


• 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.

Eeo Statement:

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:

09/17/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Contact(s):

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:

508-286-8206

Contact Email:

[e-mail]

Supplemental Questions:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Optional & Required Documents:

Required Documents

1. List of References


2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter