Employment Opportunities
Administrative Coordinator
We are seeking a full-time Administrative Coordinator to provide operational support and event/project coordination to the Center.
Does completing a task bring a smile to your face? Do you love a to-do list and get satisfaction from getting things done?
As a professional development and research organization, we support 35 - 40 projects per year with a team of 20 coaches that need you. If hired, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming environment in our office space. Additionally, you’ll contribute to the overall health and success of the Center through tasks that support our team of coaches in planning and preparing centerwide trainings as well as various projects, on-site in schools, and bridging communication between our community, Teachers College, and partner organizations.
At a minimum, candidates for this role will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to utilize multiple resources for problem-solving and collaboration. The ideal candidate will be self-directed and enjoy supporting the success of others!
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Primary responsibilities for this role include:
Providing in-office support: Representing CPET as the first point of contact for our community and potential partners. Supporting the CPET community with a variety of needs, including, but not limited to: answering phones; responding to requests for information and services; monitoring departmental email; scanning and copying; managing invites and RSVPs for CPET events. Collaborate with CPET administrators, initiative leads, and coaches to complete time-sensitive projects.
Providing advance and day-of event coordination: securing catering, rooms, and technology for events; preparing materials & handouts; assisting with setup and cleanup on day of event.
Acting as a liaison with multiple offices at Teachers College: Duplicating, AVI, Financial Aid, Accounts Payable, etc. to complete projects and resolve questions/concerns.
Supporting research and data: Assist with researching potential grant applications and make recommendations for potential funding opportunities; manage the feedback database and create data reports for individual workshops, and workshop series; provide support on CPET research projects for Review of Literature and data management; create individualized data reports for NYS high-stakes exams.
Supporting systems & financial processes: Support the maintenance of spreadsheets & databases to ensure functionality of department; manage coaching documentation in support of department billing & payments; support the hiring process ensuring timely postings, applicant communication, and communication with CPET Program Leaders; oversee project budgets for materials and hospitality services.
Apply here
Does completing a task bring a smile to your face? Do you love a to-do list and get satisfaction from getting things done?
As a professional development and research organization, we support 35 - 40 projects per year with a team of 20 coaches that need you. If hired, you will play a key role in creating a welcoming environment in our office space. Additionally, you’ll contribute to the overall health and success of the Center through tasks that support our team of coaches in planning and preparing centerwide trainings as well as various projects, on-site in schools, and bridging communication between our community, Teachers College, and partner organizations.
At a minimum, candidates for this role will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to utilize multiple resources for problem-solving and collaboration. The ideal candidate will be self-directed and enjoy supporting the success of others!
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Primary responsibilities for this role include:
Providing in-office support: Representing CPET as the first point of contact for our community and potential partners. Supporting the CPET community with a variety of needs, including, but not limited to: answering phones; responding to requests for information and services; monitoring departmental email; scanning and copying; managing invites and RSVPs for CPET events. Collaborate with CPET administrators, initiative leads, and coaches to complete time-sensitive projects.
Providing advance and day-of event coordination: securing catering, rooms, and technology for events; preparing materials & handouts; assisting with setup and cleanup on day of event.
Acting as a liaison with multiple offices at Teachers College: Duplicating, AVI, Financial Aid, Accounts Payable, etc. to complete projects and resolve questions/concerns.
Supporting research and data: Assist with researching potential grant applications and make recommendations for potential funding opportunities; manage the feedback database and create data reports for individual workshops, and workshop series; provide support on CPET research projects for Review of Literature and data management; create individualized data reports for NYS high-stakes exams.
Supporting systems & financial processes: Support the maintenance of spreadsheets & databases to ensure functionality of department; manage coaching documentation in support of department billing & payments; support the hiring process ensuring timely postings, applicant communication, and communication with CPET Program Leaders; oversee project budgets for materials and hospitality services.
Apply here
Paid Learning Opportunities
Professional Development Fellow for K-12 Educators
We are currently seeking Teachers College students who are enrolled in a Master's, EdM or Doctoral program, possess three or more years of K-12 teaching experience, and are interested in expanding their skills in professional development.
This Fellowship provides students with an opportunity to engage in real-world projects, develop coaching and professional development skills alongside seasoned facilitators, receive mentorship and customized support through experiential and project-based learning, and cultivate transferable professional skills beyond the classroom.
We are currently recruiting for all subject areas and grade levels.
Desired availability:
The right candidates will:
The ideal candidates will also have:
To apply:
Interested candidates should email cpet@tc.edu with the following:
This Fellowship provides students with an opportunity to engage in real-world projects, develop coaching and professional development skills alongside seasoned facilitators, receive mentorship and customized support through experiential and project-based learning, and cultivate transferable professional skills beyond the classroom.
We are currently recruiting for all subject areas and grade levels.
Desired availability:
- 8 - 16 hrs per week (on average)
- Available during school days (8am - 4pm)
- Available on Fridays for training and mentoring
The right candidates will:
- Be enrolled in a MA, EdM, or Doctoral degree program at Teachers College, Columbia University
- Have three or more years of teaching experience in grades K-12 (Elementary, Middle, and/or High School)
- Have experience working within one/some of the these specific content areas: Math, Humanities, Social Studies, Science, ELA, Special Education, ELL/ENL
- Be familiar with one or more of the following: curriculum planning, project-based learning, differentiating instruction, assessment design, creating classroom culture, literacy instruction, data-informed instruction
The ideal candidates will also have:
- Teaching/coaching experience in secondary public schools in NYC
- Familiarity with performance tasks and how they operate in a cycle of assessment
- A passion for providing professional development services to teachers
- Experience and interest in facilitating through multiple modalities
To apply:
Interested candidates should email cpet@tc.edu with the following:
- The title of the position in which you are applying in the subject line
- A current copy of your resume and a cover letter
- A sample of teacher work and/or professional development materials that speak to your skills and experience as a teacher and/or PD facilitator
- In your cover letter, please describe your career goals and where you are in your TC program
Morse Fellowship for New Teachers
The Enid and Lester Morse Fellowship is a selective fellowship for Teachers College students interested in the mentoring and professional development of new teachers.
The Morse Fellow will work directly with Teachers College graduates who are members of the New Teacher Network (NTN@TC). The Fellow will gain practical experience in professional development by collaborating with NTN@TC coaches, mentoring new teachers, and assisting in the delivery of professional development programs. Along with a team of CPET coaches, curriculum developers, and instructional specialists, the Fellow will support the provision of services to new teachers in underserved schools.
Responsibilities include:
The ideal candidate will:
To apply, please click here.
The Morse Fellow will work directly with Teachers College graduates who are members of the New Teacher Network (NTN@TC). The Fellow will gain practical experience in professional development by collaborating with NTN@TC coaches, mentoring new teachers, and assisting in the delivery of professional development programs. Along with a team of CPET coaches, curriculum developers, and instructional specialists, the Fellow will support the provision of services to new teachers in underserved schools.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and facilitate a workshop series or online course for new teachers
- Offer formal and informal coaching sessions with NTN@TC members
- Participate in CPET conferences and community meetings
- Conduct outreach to members & support with NTN@TC online platforms
- Promote NTN@TC at TC events
- Recruit new members for NTN@TC
- Maintain membership documentation
The ideal candidate will:
- Be participating in a Masters, EdM or Doctorate degree program at Teachers College, Columbia University
- Have a minimum of 3 years K-12 teaching experience
- Have the capacity to commit 10 hours/week to this role
- See professional development as a catalyst for teacher retention
- Have a desire to participate in a dynamic professional community
To apply, please click here.
