Who We Are

Pathway to Teaching is SFUSD’s internal teacher preparation program that prepares candidates for a successful career as a teacher in San Francisco Unified School District. We aim to recruit, select, prepare, support, and retain excellent teachers for SFUSD schools in three credential areas: Multiple Subject, Multiple Subject + Bilingual Spanish Authorization, Education Specialist (Mild/Moderate Disabilities).

What is the Pathway to Teaching Pre-Service Preparation?

The Pathway to Teaching Pre-Service Preparation Program (PSP) is a rigorous and intensive facet of Pathway’s teacher education program for its credential candidates. Our goal is to ground Pathway candidates in the theoretical frameworks, curricula, instructional strategies, culture, and values of SFUSD so that they are well launched for a strong start to the school year. In the PSP Learning Lab, teacher candidates will have the opportunity to practice teaching with the guidance of a SFUSD Teacher Educator.  

What You’ll Do

Teacher Educators are experienced and accomplished SFUSD teachers, TSAs, or Administrators who will develop Pathway teacher candidates in the Pathway summer program. Teacher Educators are deeply invested both in the learning of K-5/6-8 students and the learning of teacher candidates, and they are eager to teach both groups in the Learning Lab. As the most significant support for Pathway teachers during pre-service preparation, Teacher Educators will be expected to:

• Serve as the teacher of record for their assigned Pathway to Teaching K-5/6-8 Learning Lab classroom:
  • Leading a rich and engaging summer learning environment for K-5/6-8 students
  • Modeling high-quality instruction for Pathway teacher candidates 
  • Utilizing district ELA and Math curricula, materials, and instructional practices
  • Engaging in relevant communication, as needed (e.g. parent communication, summer partner inquiries)
• Coach Pathway teacher candidates to demonstrate proficiency in Pathway Core Teacher Practices by:
  • Utilizing SFUSD curricula, materials, and instructional practices
  • Modeling high-quality instruction for Pathway teacher candidates
  • Providing structured opportunities for Pathway candidates to practice teaching 
  • Providing specific, actionable, real-time feedback to teacher candidates each day
• Facilitating planning and practice sessions which support teachers’ learning of Pathway core teaching practices
• Planning and executing daily coaching experiences based on K-5/6-8 student and teacher candidate performance data
• Leading teacher candidates in analyzing and reflecting upon instruction
• Assess teacher candidate progress and performance using program rubrics
• Collaborate with other Pathway Teacher Educators to plan meaningful preparation activities and norm on teacher performance standards 

Teacher Educators will be in classrooms with K-5/6-8 students and teacher candidates from approximately 8am to 12pm. Teacher Educators will be with teacher candidates and fellow Teacher Educators from approximately 1pm to 3pm. (Note: June 6 & 7 there is no K-5/6-8 instruction, only classroom preparation and adult learning).

What You Bring

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by SFUSD’s mission, and are highly motivated to change children’s lives through education and shape the next generation of SFUSD teachers. You’ll be right at home here if you thrive in and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, develop strong relationships, and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level. 
 

We expect our Learning Lab Teacher Educators to demonstrate a record of academic success working with students in high-need schools, high expectations for students and teachers, and strong organizational and communication skills. Ideal candidates will have:

• Minimum of three years of successful K-12 teaching experience
• Bilingual Spanish teachers/TSAs and Special Educators (Mild/Moderate) strongly encouraged to apply
• Experience working with student teacher, teacher residents, or coaching teachers 
• Strong familiarity and experience with the Common Core State Standards 
• An appropriate California Teaching Credential authorizing service in a classroom and/or area of specialty.  Current evaluations of Satisfactory or higher are required (Article 37.1)
• Deep curricular and pedagogical knowledge in Readers and Writers Workshop and SFUSD math curriculum
• Understanding of co-teaching models
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and inspire students and adults
• Experience and comfort observing and providing feedback to teachers, both written and verbal, that leads to teacher growth
• Demonstrated ability to connect with adult learners quickly and to build strong working and mentoring relationships
• Demonstrated ability to respond positively to feedback and learn quickly
• Exceptional skills in time management, including the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort with ambiguity
• A positive outlook, flexibility, and sense of possibility 
• Evidence of working successfully in teams or cooperative settings 
• Candidates must agree to serve the entire program if selected for an assignment. If you are unable to work the full program dates, please do not apply.
   

What We Offer

SFUSD offers the summer rate of $50.60 per hour during the seven week summer program, plus additional school-year extended hours in the spring for training. Pathway to Teaching offers a motivated team of dynamic colleagues, a collegial atmosphere that values professional growth, and the opportunity to impact the learning of our next generation of SFUSD teachers. We also offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work each day.

Time Commitment 

Teacher Educators can expect up to 30 hours of training over multiple weekend days or weekday evenings in the spring (paid at the school-year extended hours hourly rate). During the six weeks of the Pathway Learning Lab, Teacher Educators will make a time commitment of approximately 35 hours per week from June 6 to July 15, with June 20 and July 4 as unpaid non-work days. Work hours are tentatively 8am-3pm daily.

Application

If you are interested in becoming a Teacher Educator for the Pathway to Teaching Program, please answer the following questions and submit a pdf version of your resume at bit.ly/Pathway2022TE. Only online applications will be accepted.

• Why do your experiences and skills make you a strong candidate to develop teacher candidates who are preparing for their first year of teaching in SFUSD? Please highlight any work that you have led with adult learners in the past.
• What do you believe are the biggest challenges incoming teachers will face in their first year and how will you help them to prepare for these challenges during pre-service preparation?

Learn More About Pathway to Teaching: www.sfusd.edu/pathwaytoteaching

Questions? Email Pathway to Teaching Supervisor, Kristin Alvarez: alvarezk@sfusd.edu