"Art Education Student Teaching Supervisor"

Job Details

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty

DEPARTMENT: Education

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Chair of the Education Department

POSITION SUMMARY: Moravian University invites applications for the part-time position of Stage 3/4 Art Education Student Teaching Supervisor, beginning in the Spring (2025-26 academic year) or Fall (2026-27 academic year). The supervisor will serve as a mentor, coach, and evaluator for undergraduate and/or graduate teacher candidates in their field placements. This role focuses on supporting art education student teachers during their Stage 3 (pre-student teaching) and Stage 4 (full student teaching) experiences, ensuring alignment with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) standards and Moravian K12 Art Education program goals. This is a field-based adjunct position that requires regular travel during school hours to assigned school sites.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Observe and evaluate art student teachers in their clinical settings.
• Provide timely, constructive, and actionable feedback on teaching performance.
• Conduct formal observations and complete PDE-aligned evaluation forms (e.g., PDE 430).
• Support mentor/cooperating teachers and student teachers in navigating the supervision process.
• Maintain consistent and professional communication with university faculty, mentor/cooperating teachers, and student teachers.
• Facilitate triad meetings and coaching conversations that promote reflection and instructional growth.
• Participate in orientation, calibration sessions, and supervisor meetings as required.
• Ensure timely submission of observation reports, evaluations, and final grades.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) in K12 Art Education teaching certification required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful K-12 Art teaching and/or supervisory experience.
• PDE-approved administrative certification preferred (e.g., Principal, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction).
• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills in educational settings.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel independently during school hours to local partnering districts.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Candidates should be comfortable using digital tools for documentation and communication (e.g. Google Suite, email, video conferencing, AI).
• Familiarity with PA teacher evaluation tools and current instructional best practices is highly desirable.
• Supervisors must uphold the educational standards and expectations which include respectful engagement, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, current resume or CV, a brief statement of educational philosophy and one (1) reference letter through the Moravian University employment portal by clicking “Apply Now.” All documents should be uploaded as PDFs.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Moravian University does not sponsor applicants for non-tenure track positions for a U.S. work visa.

Moravian University’s mission is to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. In support of this mission, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

As part of Moravian University’s institutional values, all employees contribute to upholding our Community Standards and Expectations, which emphasize respectful engagement, accountability, inclusion, and lifelong learning.

Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation against any applicant for employment or admission on the basis of a characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Please see Moravian University’s Equal Opportunity and Title IX nondiscrimination statement for additional information.