Moravian University invites applications for the part-time position of Stage 3/4 Student Teaching Supervisor, beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. The supervisor will serve as a mentor, coach, and evaluator for undergraduate and/or graduate teacher candidates in their field placements. This role focuses on supporting student teachers during their Stage 3 (pre-student teaching) and Stage 4 (full student teaching) experiences, ensuring alignment with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) stan... more details
TITLE: Secondary Education Student Teaching Supervisor
CLASSIFICATION: Adjunct Faculty (Field-Based Role)
DEPARTMENT: Education
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SYSTEM JOB TITLE: Adjunct Faculty – Clinical/Field Supervision
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to the Education Department Chair
POSITION SUMMARY: Moravian University invites applications for the part-time position of Stage 3/4 Student Teaching Supervisor, beginning in the Fall 2026 semester. The supervisor will serve as a mentor, coach, and evaluator for undergraduate and/or graduate teacher candidates in their field placements. This role focuses on supporting student teachers during their Stage 3 (pre-student teaching) and Stage 4 (full student teaching) experiences, ensuring alignment with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) standards and program goals. This is a field-based adjunct position that requires regular travel during school hours to assigned school sites.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Observe and evaluate student teachers in their clinical settings.
- Provide timely, constructive, and actionable feedback on teaching performance.
- Conduct formal observations and complete PDE-aligned evaluation forms (e.g., PDE 430).
- Support mentor/cooperating teachers and student teachers in navigating the supervision process.
- Maintain consistent and professional communication with university faculty, mentor/cooperating teachers, and student teachers.
- Facilitate triad meetings and coaching conversations that promote reflection and instructional growth.
- Participate in orientation, calibration sessions, and supervisor meetings as required.
- Ensure timely submission of observation reports, evaluations, and final grades.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) teaching certification required.
- Minimum of 5 years of successful PK-12 teaching and/or supervisory experience.
- PDE-approved administrative certification preferred (e.g., Principal, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction).
- Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills in educational settings.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Ability to travel independently during school hours to local partnering districts.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Candidates should be comfortable using digital tools for documentation and communication (e.g. Google Suite, email, video conferencing, AI).
- Familiarity with PA teacher evaluation tools and current instructional best practices is highly desirable.
- Supervisors must uphold the educational standards and expectations which include respectful engagement, creation of student-centered learning environments, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter, curriculum vita and statement of teaching philosophy to their online application by clicking “Apply Now”. Please attach documents as a PDF file.
Please follow the instructions to submit your application materials through the Moravian University employment application website. Materials MUST be submitted through the online process.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled.
