Teaching Assistant

80135 Sedalia, Colorado Zen Educate

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Start Your School-Year Role This August — Don’t Miss Out
Join us as a paraprofessional or classroom support staff member focused on special education. These are full school-year roles where you'll gain real experience, support diverse learners, and become part of a welcoming, mission-driven school community.
Don’t wait! Connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.

Our Teaching Assistants are crucial partners in education, supporting teachers with instructional duties, facilitating learning activities, and providing personalized assistance to ensure all students can participate and succeed.

Responsibilities
- Assisting licensed staff in the classroom
- Aid students in meeting their individualized education plan (IEP)
- Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
- Work with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented
- Provides support for students in crisis
- Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as needed

Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- 1+ Years Experience working with children
- Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
- US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time.

Preferred Qualifications
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Previous experience working in special education
- Crisis prevention training
- PCA experience

Compensation & Benefits
Pay: $18 - $21 per hour, paid weekly.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).

Benefits:
- Weekly pay
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401K (certain eligibility criteria)

Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to explore open opportunities.

About Zen
Zen Educate is an ethical, technology-powered platform dedicated to solving school staffing challenges by directly matching talented education professionals with rewarding roles across the United States.

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Lecturer - Teaching and Learning (Pool)

80932 Colorado Springs, Colorado University of Colorado

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Lecturer - Teaching and Learning (Pool) - 36842 Faculty
**Description**
**Lecturer - Teaching and Learning**
**College of Education**
**Department of Teaching and Learning**
**Engage. Educate. Empower. Join UCCS as a Lecturer!**
**Who We Are**
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs ( (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking Lecturers to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.
**Pay Range** : $3,000 per 3-credit course. Courses with low enrollment (less than 12 students) may be canceled. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience, qualifications, and teaching assignments. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
**Work Location** : Determined by course modality: Hybrid.
***This position is open only to Colorado state residents or those that intend to reside in the state of Colorado while employed by UCCS.**
**Summary**
The College of Education ( at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of **Lecturers** in the Department of **Teaching and Learning** from which future appointments of temporary, non-tenure track positions will be made. Appointments are part-time (less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester.
Qualified applicants will be placed in the department pool and will be considered for part-time departmental needs to teach courses for programs in the Department of Teaching and Learning. Classes primarily meet in-person, on-campus, but courses could also be offered hybrid or online.
**Essential Functions**
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
+ Teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester. Topics areas to be taught may include: Schools, Society, and Diversity; Children's Literature; Educational Psychology; Inclusive Education Foundations; Literacy, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics Methods and Content Courses; Child Development; Family Diversity; Early Childhood Center Administration; Child-Centered Inclusive Instruction; Assessment; Universal Design for Learning; Classroom Management; Health and PE for Elem Teachers; Arts Integration for Elem Teachers; Collaboration and Co-Teaching; Gifted and Talented Education; Special Education; Multisensory Education; Language Acquisition; English Second Language for Educators; Field Experience and Practicum.
+ Follow posted syllabus and Canvas content.
+ Effectively use Canvas, an online learning management system.
+ Create highly engaging learning experiences related to course outcomes.
+ Gather and assess evidence of student learning in accordance with course expectations.
+ Use effective distance and online learning methods.
+ Respond to student learning needs in a timely manner.
+ Implement culturally responsive practices.
A lecturer's duties include: meeting assigned classes or delivering on-line content consistent with university, college/school, and department policies; providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if appropriate, with department course coordination policies; being available, either face to face or electronically, to students in assigned classes to provide additional academic support as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
**Tentative Search Timeline**
This is an evergreen Lecturer Pool for the Department of Teaching and Learning at UCCS. **Applications will be reviewed on a semester-by-semester basis as business needs arise.**
+ **Priority Application Dates** : Applications submitted by the following dates will receive priority consideration:
+ Fall Semester: **July 1, 2025**
+ Spring Semester: **November 1, 2025**
+ Summer Semester: **March 1, 2026**
+ **Interview Dates** : Candidates whose qualifications match specific course openings may be contacted for interviews at any time as hiring needs arise.
+ **Potential Start Dates** : Employment start dates will vary based on course scheduling needs and will align with the start of the relevant academic semester.
Because this appointment is temporary in nature, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to faculty under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs ( . You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits. However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
**Qualifications**
+ Master's Degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education or closely related field is required.
+ Professional experience in the specific course content area is required.
+ Experience working directly with children in a classroom setting is required.
+ The preferred candidate will have a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, JD, EdD).
+ Current engagement in professional development activities in the specific course content area is highly desirable.
Special Instructions to Applicants: This lecturer pool will remain through March 31, 2026 when all applications will be dispositioned from the pool and a new announcement will be posted by May 2026. This posting is for the fall 2025 semester and the 2026 spring and summer semesters. If you are not selected in the current pool, you are welcome to reapply to the subsequent pool. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at (Req. ID #36842) Official transcripts are required upon hire. References may be requested. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at #5 or ( . Job-related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Unofficial transcript(s) Application Materials Instructions: To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. (1.) A current resume/CV. (2.) A cover letter that describes your professional work experience and how it relates to this position. (3.) Unofficial transcripts. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.
**Job Category** : Faculty
**Primary Location** : Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40041 - COE-Teaching & Learning
**Schedule** : Part-time
**Posting Date** : May 13, 2025
**Unposting Date** : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Lori Unruh Posting Contact Email: ( Position Number: 00645343
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Lecturer - Traditional Supervision in Teaching and Learning (Pool)

80932 Colorado Springs, Colorado University of Colorado

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Lecturer - Traditional Supervision in Teaching and Learning (Pool) - 36850 Faculty
**Description**
**Lecturer - Traditional Supervision in Teaching and Learning**
**College of Education**
**Department of Teaching and Learning**
**Engage. Educate. Empower. Join UCCS as a Lecturer!**
**Who We Are**
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs ( (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a **Lecturer of Traditional Supervision in Teaching and Learning** , to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.
**Salary:** Generally $1,000 per credit hour. Supervision courses are 3, 6, or 12 credits. Supervision loads less than 12 students may be canceled. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
**Work Location** : Determined by course modality: Hybrid
***This position is open only to Colorado state residents or those that intend to reside in the state of Colorado while employed by UCCS.**
**Summary**
The College of Education ( at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of **Lecturers** in the Department of **Teaching and Learning** from which future appointments of temporary, non-tenure track positions for supervising teacher candidates in field placements will be made. Appointments are part-time (less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester. Temporary lecturer appointments are not eligible for group health and life insurance benefits or vacation leave accrual. Temporary lecturer appointments will accrue sick leave.
Qualified applicants will be placed in the department pool and will be considered for part-time departmental needs to supervise student teacher candidates in Inclusive Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education in the Department of Teaching and Learning. The majority of student teacher supervision occurs in-person. Due to specific location and programming, some student teacher candidates, however, may require hybrid or remote supervision.
**Essential Functions**
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
+ Participate in the interview and selection process of prospective teacher candidates
+ Work with the principal to find appropriate placements for teacher candidates at the school site
+ Attend monthly meetings for UCCS University Supervisors
+ Formally observe each teacher candidate multiple times a semester
+ Utilize video observation tools (e.g., GoReact) to evaluate and give feedback to teacher candidates
+ Complete Educator Disposition Assessments for teacher candidates and enter these evaluations and formal observation evaluations for mentor teachers into an assessment database
+ Grade teacher candidates' work submitted in an assessment database (lesson plans, lesson reflections, video analysis assignments, etc.)
+ Conduct regular visits at the school site to address concerns, provide information about school policies and programs, clarify expectations, and provide guidance for the development of resume/cover letter/ interview skills
+ Meet individually with mentor teachers to discuss teacher candidates' growth and needs
+ Ensure effective communication about expectations and support for the work and concerns of mentor teachers and teacher candidates
+ Meet with each teacher candidate individually for midterm evaluation
+ Complete a summative evaluation of each teacher candidate at the end of each semester
+ Participate in local scoring of edTPA and/or other program-specific performance assessment
+ Participate in scoring of the teacher candidates' program portfolios
+ Respond to student learning needs in a timely manner
+ Implement culturally responsive practices
**Tentative Search Timeline**
This is an evergreen Lecturer Pool for the Department of Teaching and Learning at UCCS. **Applications will be reviewed on a semester-by-semester basis as business needs arise.**
+ **Priority Application Dates** : Applications submitted by the following dates will receive priority consideration:
+ Fall Semester: **July 1, 2025**
+ Spring Semester: **November 1, 2025**
+ Summer Semester: **March 1, 2026**
+ **Interview Dates** : Candidates whose qualifications match specific course openings may be contacted for interviews at any time as hiring needs arise.
+ **Potential Start Dates** : Employment start dates will vary based on course scheduling needs and will align with the start of the relevant academic semester.
Because this appointment is temporary in nature, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to faculty under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs ( . You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits. However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
**Qualifications**
+ Master's Degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education or closely related field is required
+ Professional teaching experience is required
+ Experience working directly with children in a classroom setting is required
+ The ideal candidate has a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, JD, EdD)
+ Previous experience mentoring pre-service teachers is highly desirable
+ Professional experience teaching at the early childhood, elementary, and/or secondary levels is highly desirable
Special Instructions to Applicants: This lecturer pool will remain through March 31, 2026 when all applications will be dispositioned from the pool and a new announcement will be posted by May 2026. This posting is for the fall 2025 semester and the 2026 spring and summer semesters. If you are not selected in the current pool, you are welcome to reapply to the subsequent pool. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at (Req. ID #36850) Official transcripts are required upon hire. References may be requested. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at #5 or ( . Job-related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Unofficial transcript(s) Application Materials Instructions: To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. (1.) A current resume/CV. (2.) A cover letter that describes your professional work experience and how it relates to this position. (3.) Unofficial transcripts. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.
**Job Category** : Faculty
**Primary Location** : Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40041 - COE-Teaching & Learning
**Schedule** : Part-time
**Posting Date** : May 16, 2025
**Unposting Date** : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Lori Unruh Posting Contact Email: ( Position Number: 00602634
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