"Adjunct Instructor - TEED658N - Restorative Practices Early Grades"

Adjunct Instructor- CPS ( Continuing Professional Studies)
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TEED658N
Restorative Practices in the Early Grades (Grades 1-3)
Restorative practices hold great promise for shifting the power balance, structures, and
approach of traditional classroom and disciplinary practice. At their core, restorative practices
are equitable and explicitly anti-racist. They incorporate themes of social-emotional learning,
racial and cultural equity, and relationship- and trust-building to promote healthier classrooms
and schools. Restorative practices encourage us to engage in self-reflection, to participate on
the same level as our students, and to actively question some of the assumptions many of us
may hold. In this course, we will explore the foundational philosophy and values of restorative
practices, familiarizing ourselves with common themes and practices as we adopt a restorative
and transformative lens. Together, we will engage with practical applications of restorative
practices in the elementary classroom, trying them out together and reflecting on our
experiences.

Seeking an experienced educator to design and facilitate this graduate-level course. The
audience is educators with varying years of experience, in a variety of settings. This class is
offered for 1 graduate credit or as a no-credit workshop where participants can earn
professional learning hours and NYS CTLE hours. The ideal candidate will be able to teach this
class online while the current adjunct instructor is on leave. Should the position continue
through the summer, an on-campus session may be developed.

Start Date: December 2026
Course dates:
Compensation
$1,300

Qualifications
Required:
Successful teaching experience with children and adults
Experience in facilitating group discussions and/or professional development
Experience in a progressive education setting
Experience implementing restorative practices in grades 1 - 3
Experience developing curriculum for educators
Experience evaluating students work (graduate-level preferred)