University Student Teacher Supervisor Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking part-time University Supervisors for Elementary Education (PK-6) and Early Childhood Education with emphasis in special education (Birth-K and PK-3). The role involves observing student teachers in schools, providing constructive feedback, and coordinating with faculty and internship seminars.

Applicants should have experience coaching teachers, familiar with urban populations, and hold elementary certification (K-5, K-8, PK-3, 3-6) or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching/mentoring teachers
• Experience with urban and/or underserved populations
• Experience with inclusive education with young children and families
• Experience with a university-based teacher preparation program
• Competency with digital tools (Google, Moodle, video conferencing) for communication, coaching/mentoring, and documentation
• Ability and willingness to observe student interns in-person within an hour of Oakland University campus in Rochester, MI or Macomb campus during PK-12 school day

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person observations of student teachers and give constructive feedback
• Attend intern seminars and maintain clear communication with school and university personnel
• Participate in training on assessment tools
• Support teacher interns throughout their student teaching internship
• Collaborate with faculty to implement clinically rich, practice-based teacher preparation programs

Skills

Coaching/mentoring

Urban/underserved populations

Inclusive education

University-based teacher prep

Digital tools proficiency

In-person observation near campus

Education

Master’s degree in education

Teacher certification (K-5; K-8; PK-3; 3-6)

5 years teaching experience PK-3 or 3-6 or early childhood

Tools

Google

Moodle

Video conferencing

Job description

University Student Teacher Supervisor Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Job Title: University Student Teacher Supervisor Early Childhood and Elementary Education

Job Description Summary:

Supervisor Job Descriptions Elementary

Oakland University is hiring part time University Supervisors for our elementary education programs (PK-6) and our early childhood education program with an emphasis in special education (Birth to Kindergarten and PK-3) to work with teacher candidates during their student teaching internship.
We are seeking individuals dedicated to true collaboration with faculty as we implement a clinically rich, practice-based teacher preparation programs. As we create more powerful experiences for our teaching interns with a commitment to the ideals of diversity, equity and inclusion, we are hiring those individuals interested in accepting this powerful role in our collective work as teacher educators.

Work includes in-person observations of student teachers in schools, providing constructive feedback to student teachers, attendance at intern seminars, and clear communication with school and university personnel. Supervisors must participate in training on assessment tools.

We hire supervisors in June as needed for the fall semester that runs from the end of August through December. We hire supervisors in September as needed for the winter semester that runs early January through the end of April.

Preference will be given to candidates with the following background:

• Experience coaching/mentoring new or aspiring teachers
• Experience with urban and/or underserved populations
• Experience with inclusive education with young children and families
• Experience with a university-based teacher preparation program
• Certification in elementary education (e.g. K-5; K-8; PK-3, 3-6) or early childhood education
• 5 years teaching experience in grades PK-3 and/or 3-6 or early childhood education
• Master’s degree in educational field
• Prior experience coaching/mentoring teachers
• Competency with digital tools (e.g. Google, Moodle, Video-conferencing) for communication, coaching/mentoring, and documentation
• Ability and willingness to observe student interns in-person within an hour of the Oakland University campus in Rochester, Michigan or the Oakland University Macomb campus during the PK-12 school day

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Oakland University Standard Language

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.

Open Date:

Open Date: 07/28/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Category:

Job Category: Part-time Faculty

EEO Statement:

Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity institution.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• List of References

Optional Documents

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