Teacher Education and Credential Programs Instructor

Teacher Education and Credential Programs Instructor Position Description

UCLA Extension is one of the top programs of its kind, offering more than 35,000 students per year approximately 4,500 classes and non‑degree certificate programs to meet the professional development, continuing education, and personal enrichment needs of the full spectrum of nontraditional students as well as companies and organizations throughout and beyond the Los Angeles region.

UCLA Extension’s Teacher Education and Credential Programs provide rigorous, practice‑based online learning designed to help educators strengthen instruction, meet California credential requirements, and advance their professional effectiveness in today’s classrooms. Courses are built for working teachers and emphasize immediately applicable strategies, reflective practice, and evidence‑based growth.

This online specialization prepares educators to effectively teach and support English learners through research‑informed instructional methods, language development strategies, culturally and linguistically responsive practices, and assessment‑driven planning. Candidates build capacity to design equitable learning environments and implement integrated and designated ELD approaches aligned to California expectations.

UCLA Extension’s Teacher Induction program supports credentialed teachers in earning the California Clear Credential through structured professional learning, goal setting, classroom‑based inquiry, and mentoring.

UCLA Extension seeks experienced, equity‑minded educators to teach and support candidates in state‑aligned teacher education and credential programs. The Instructor delivers high‑quality online instruction that strengthens pedagogical practice, accelerates teacher growth, and ensures candidates are prepared to serve diverse learners—especially English learners—while meeting California credentialing requirements. The Instructor supports candidates through rigorous, practice‑based learning, reflective coaching, and professional feedback aligned to program outcomes.

• Teach one or more online courses within CTEL/CLAD and/or Teacher Induction specializations, using UCLA Extension course shells and approved curriculum.
• Facilitate engaging learning experiences that integrate theory‑to‑practice, including lesson planning, assessment, differentiation, and culturally responsive instruction.
• Facilitate weekly course engagement (announcements, discussions, learning activities, and synchronous sessions when scheduled).
• Deliver clear instruction on program expectations, state‑aligned outcomes, and performance requirements.
• Evaluate candidate work using program rubrics and provide timely, specific, growth‑oriented feedback.
• Support candidates in applying course learning to real classroom practice (lesson design, differentiation, assessment, EL supports).
• Reinforce effective instruction for English learners, including integrated/designated ELD strategies, language objectives, and scaffolds.
• Guide induction candidates through reflective cycles of inquiry (goals, evidence collection, analysis, action steps).
• Communicate professionally and consistently with candidates; respond to inquiries within established turnaround times.
• Monitor participation and intervene early when candidates show signs of disengagement or risk of non‑completion.
• Maintain accurate records in the LMS and designated tracking systems (attendance/engagement, grades, required documentation).
• Collaborate with program leadership and staff to ensure alignment across courses, mentoring structures, and credentialing requirements.
• Participate in instructor onboarding, norming/calibration, and periodic program improvement meetings or trainings.
• Uphold UCLA Extension policies on academic integrity, accessibility, student privacy, and professional conduct.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Education or a closely related field.
• Current or recent experience as a K‑12 educator (e.g., classroom teacher, instructional coach, mentor teacher, or…