Teacher Apprentice

The Teacher Apprenticeship is an alternate route towards a teacher certification program where individuals have the opportunity to explore the field of education while gaining paid hands-on training. This Earn While You Learn model will allow aspiring educators to observe best practices in classroom instruction. Teacher Apprentice candidates will be enrolled in rigorous coursework with the University partner and serve in a paid apprenticeship position in designated WPS schools.

A Mentor teacher will be assigned to each Teacher Apprentice working side-by-side with their Teacher Apprentice and be supported by the partnering university Supervisors to help prepare for a successful career in education. Upon successful completion of the program, a WPS Teacher Apprentice will have the opportunity to be interviewed and recommended for current vacancies within the district for the upcoming school year.

Job Classification

Title:

Teacher Apprentice (Next Gen)

Department: Teaching and Learning

FLSA designation: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $17.14-$20/hour (Up to 5 days/week)

Note: This is a grant funded Non-Union position with benefits that exists as long as funds are available.

Reports to: Receives administrative direction from the assigned Mentor Teacher, Principal, Talent & Professional Development Supervisors, or other administrative official of a higher grade.

The Teacher Apprenticeship is an alternate route towards a teacher certification program where individuals have the opportunity to explore the field of education while gaining paid hands-on training. This Earn While You Learn model will allow aspiring educators to observe best practices in classroom instruction. Teacher Apprentice candidates will be enrolled in rigorous coursework with the University partner and serve in a paid apprenticeship position in designated WPS schools.

A Mentor teacher will be assigned to each Teacher Apprentice working side-by-side with their Teacher Apprentice and be supported by the partnering university Supervisors to help prepare for a successful career in education. Upon successful completion of the program, a WPS Teacher Apprentice will have the opportunity to be interviewed and recommended for current vacancies within the district for the upcoming school year.

Education and Experience:

• Completed 2 years in the Next Gen Educators Program
• Accepted into the partner University’s Educator Preparation Program

Special Requirements:

In addition to the checking of references and facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.

• LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be accepted into the partner University’s Educator Preparation Program
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Motor Vehicle Class D Operator’s License.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity in the field of education
• Some knowledge of core curriculum areas for which the WPS Teacher Apprentice is responsible for instructing, including specialized knowledge in certain fields such as reading, mathematics, science, music, art, languages, and so forth, as appropriate;
• Some knowledge of educational philosophy, teaching methods and approaches, and currently researched best practices and strategies;
• Some knowledge of child development;
• Some knowledge of classroom management techniques;
• Some knowledge of instructional technologies;
• Some knowledge of PBIS and SRBI;
• Some knowledge of community resources;
• Excellent listening skills;
• Ability and flexibility to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to multitask and be flexible;
• Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology, as appropriate;

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