Post-Certificate Teaching Associate Position in the Community Language Program (CLP)
Starting with the 2018 TESOL Certificate Program (TCP) cohort, 1-2 Post-Certificate Teaching Associate (PCTA) positions will be granted to eligible TCP graduates. These are guided, one-semester teaching positions in the CLP with advisement from a senior teacher. This competitive teaching opportunity is intended to enhance teaching experience for TCP graduates and is supplemented by a stipend. Upon successful completion and based on senior teacher evaluation and student feedback, this candidate will be considered for a CLP teaching position in subsequent terms.
Eligibility*:
The candidate must have:
Outstanding academic record in all TCP courses
A grade of A on the TCP Final Reflection Paper
Strong recommendations from his/her Classroom Practices course instructor and Teaching Mentor
Be able to commit to teaching one 60-hour ESL course or 30-hour Special ESL course
* The applicant must show proof of eligibility to work in the US and/or must be an F1 international visa holder, studying full-time at Teachers College.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "guided teaching" look like?
The TCP graduate teacher will be mentored individually by a teacher coordinator who will be available to assist with the TCP graduate teacher with any questions related to lesson planning and teaching. The teacher coordinator will not be observing every class but there will be one or more observations, as necessary.
Are there any mandatory meetings in addition to the teaching time?
Yes. TCP graduate teacher is expected to attend the CLP Teacher Orientation, curriculum workshop and assessment workshop, and complete all teacher administrative tasks related to teaching (e.g., grading, preparing certificates).
Who are the senior teachers?
Senior teachers are experienced ESL/EFL teachers.