Teacher Fellowship: as Innovator in K-12 Classrooms

Ccsu Fellowship Program

The School of Education and Professional Studies at Central Connecticut State University is partnering with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) to create a "Teacher Fellowship Program". The Teacher Fellowship Program is designed to create enhanced learning environments for both the CCSU Teacher Candidates and K-12 students in Connecticut. Cohorts of teacher candidates will be provided opportunities to work within school districts to enhance their own professional growth and development, as well as positively impact student learning and achievement of all students.

The goal of the program is to enhance teaching innovation and teaching quality by bringing together a cohort of outstanding Teaching Fellows who will, through their increased work in the classroom, bring excellence and rigor in the next generation of teachers, while supporting K-12 student learning in Connecticut.

The Teacher Fellowship Program will provide opportunities for teaching and learning through a cohort-based model that supports personal and professional growth and development. The program brings together rich and diverse experiences for the Teaching Fellows and a platform to encourage, motivate, and foster the development of outstanding teacher candidates who can and will make a difference for future generations of learners.

• Check in with the SEPS Dean's office via email, phone, or (virtual) meeting;
• Attend professional development and/or networking sessions twice a month that are organized for the Teaching Fellows;
• Engage with a paired professional mentor from the field supported through CSDE and associated professional organizations in CT;
• Provide informal feedback throughout the academic year.

• Commit to working as a Teaching Fellow for 1-4 full days per week, or 1-4 half days (AM or PM commitment);
• Complete the onboarding process, which will include personnel paperwork, mandated trainings, and a background check process within the district (reimbursed by CSDE or CCSU);
• Follow all district COVID Health and Safety Protocols and complete the required district reporting if feeling ill;
• Work with another (paired) Teaching Fellow to create consistency and weekly coverage in the classroom or online;
• Run small group instruction under teacher supervision;
• Learn to develop lesson plans aligned to the CT Core Standards;
• Attend grade-level/department and faculty meetings to understand school operations, and how the school will achieve its stated goals and objectives;
• Review and maintain adherence to the following Newington Public Schools Job Expectations which will also be part of the onboarding packet.

Full Day:
Elementary 8:35 AM‑3:35 PM;
Middle School 8:00 AM‑3:00 PM;
High School 7:30 AM‑2:30 PM.

AM Only:
Elementary 8:35 AM‑12:00 PM;
Middle School 8:00 AM‑11:30 AM;
High School 7:30 AM‑11:00 AM.

PM Only:
Elementary 12:00 PM‑3:35 PM;
Middle School 11:30 AM‑3:00 PM;
High School 11:00 AM‑2:30 PM.

We are interested in candidates who are passionate around these values; candidates who represent the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community; and candidates who will engage fully in our continuous improvement efforts to achieve equity for all.

• At least 18 years old
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience with school-age children
• Enrolled in CCSU's teacher preparation program
• Authorized to serve no more than 40 days in the same assignment