Albright College Looking for Total Experience Learning K to 12 Teaching Administrator at Readg, PA Full Time

Albright College is seeking applicants for Total Experience Learning K to 12 Teaching Administrator. Reporting to the Director of Project Development, Pre-College and Summer Programs, the Total Experience Learning K to 12 Teaching Administrator is responsible for instructing, leading, managing and developing Total Experience Learning® curriculum, special projects, collaborative educational initiatives, professional development and program alignment for Kindergarten to Graduate College Level students in Pre-College and Summer Programs at Albright College. The role also focuses on supporting and enhancing the growth of Total Experience Learning® curricular elements that integrate smoothly with school and collegiate educational systems. The Total Experience Learning K to 12 Teaching Administrator will work in close concert with the Director of Project Development and the Dean of Pre-College and Summer Programs to evolve these programs to a global scale.

Albright College, a liberal arts college in Reading, PA, is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The college values its talented, diverse community and seeks to attract, hire, and support employees who consistently and actively embrace equity and inclusion. Albright College invites all individuals to apply and as an equal opportunity employer, we also encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and groups to apply for this position.

Essential Job Functions:

Instructor Responsibilities

Facilitate and teach kindergarten to graduate courses in Total Experience Learning® including:

1. Identify performance-based competencies.
2. Establish prioritized learning goals and objectives.
3. Develop instructional materials that meet the needs of diverse learners.
4. Assess student’s competencies with performance-based measurements.
5. Facilitate and create curriculum that meets standards for Total Experience Learning®.
6. Collaborate with non-core instructors and industry representatives to ensure relevance in programming.
7. Align planning with formal curriculum.
8. Develop learning plans that include all course competencies.
9. Align instruction with learning goals and assessments.
10. Develop comprehensive course syllabi, including policies and class schedule.
11. Make a broad course roadmap of learning plans available to students.
12. Inform students of learning expectations.
13. Provide a safe and respectful learning environment.
14. Engage students in the learning process.
15. Encourage student participation.
16. Challenge students to use higher order thinking skills (Bloom’s Taxonomy –
17. synthesis, application, evaluation).
18. Utilize learner-centered instructional strategies.
19. Provide opportunities for student dialogue and interaction.
20. Assess student learning and provide ongoing formative feedback for growth.
21. Utilize summative assessments that are authentic and competency based.
22. Appropriately align assessments to learning outcomes.
23. Document and report student performance over time.
24. Communicate continuous progress to students.
25. Collect documented student feedback each semester.
26. Maintain the standards of achievement that are necessary in meeting the demands of occupations for which students are being prepared.
27. Collaborate closely with existing partners and encourage new partnerships and programming as it aligns to the mission and goals of Albright College.

Program Development

1. Coordinate a layered approach to communication and representation of Albright College breadth of programming to various stakeholders.
2. Facilitate the packaging of Albright College programs, stories, and experiences through communication pieces, social media approaches, outreach options and engagement opportunities at various entry-points.
3. Articulate institutional priorities, as well as K-12 professional development program priorities, and represent such to diverse constituencies. Serve as a voice for Albright College, representing its aspirations and achievements to the board of trustees, alumni board, Reading and Berks regional constituencies, and internal and external constituencies, including alumni, at events on campus and, occasionally, across the country.
4. Collaborates and communicates the operations, opportunities, and concerns of SRI with Albright College departments. These departments include, but are not limited to athletics, facilities, food service, instructional technology, public safety, and transportation.
5. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications/Prerequisites:

1. COMMITMENT TO MISSION
   1. A demonstrated commitment to excellence in pre-college and undergraduate education; ability to develop, articulate, and champion a clear academic vision for Albright College.
   2. A demonstrated commitment to the continued excellence of the educational and scholarly pre-college programs and strong support for the small, liberal arts education, and commitment to global engagement and to diversity as an integral part of excellence.
2. COMMUNICATION
   1. Strong, clear, and persuasive communication skills, both written and oral, with excellent public speaking skills and the ability to engage, influence and inspire faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
   2. Intellectual depth necessary to understand and translate academic, technical, and other information for a variety of audiences, crisply and concisely.
   3. Confidence and knowledge required to advance and defend ideas and programs in an environment that respects conviction but demands analytical rigor; a love of intellectual exchange and lively dialogue.
3. LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS
   1. Demonstrated understanding of equity and inclusion and evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
   2. Creative and innovative strategic thinker, with strong data-driven decision making and analytical skills, and ability to consider likely outcomes of such strategies.
   3. Strong interpersonal skills and capacity for extensive networking.
   4. Strong organizational skills and the ability to lead and manage complex projects.
4. OTHER SKILLS
   1. Honesty, integrity, enthusiasm, and perspective; a strong work ethic, supported by meaningful response, commitment and follow-through.
   2. Creativity, humility, a good listener and a fair, warm, and open-minded leader and manager with a sense of humor and desire to help others succeed.
5. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
   1. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Science Research Institute and/or Total Experience Learning educational environments, or related experience.
   2. Ability to lead with a demonstrated commitment to the mission, values, and institutional priorities of an organization and the personal growth of colleagues.
   3. The ability to work both collaboratively and independently, solve problems, handle confidential information, and navigate sensitive situations.
   4. Demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable Albright community, as described in Albright College’s Inclusivity and Equity Statement.
6. EDUCATION
   1. Minimum Master’s degree in Education, Science, Business or Related Field Experience.
7. LICENSES
   1. N/A

Review of applications for this position will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should complete an application by clicking “Apply Now”. Cover letter, a minimum of two professional references and any other supporting application materials can be uploaded in one document along with the resume. Optional documents may be submitted can include: proof of education/certification, licenses, and letters of recommendation. Albright offers a competitive benefits package, which includes tuition remission.

About Albright College
Founded in 1856, Albright College is the oldest institution of higher learning in Berks County and one of the most economically and culturally diverse colleges in the country. Nationally ranked as a top performer for social mobility, Albright is home to about 1,600 residential undergraduate students from across the nation and around the globe, working together to cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. Albright students are encouraged to cross or combine majors to create individualized academic programs, without taking longer to graduate. The college’s flexible curriculum, close faculty mentorship and numerous experiential learning options are all designed to help students exceed their own expectations.

At Albright, we believe our differences make us stronger and empower us to better understand and respect one another in a just and fair manner. With this in mind, the college recruits, houses, educates, employs, supports and generally celebrates people of all statuses, identities and backUgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religious or spiritual identity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and parental status, veteran status, political affiliation and physical and mental ability. Albright College is an EEO employer, committed to inclusivity.  In alignment with this commitment, we actively encourage diversity in all dimensions among applicants for this position.  Read the college’s Inclusivity and Equity Statement online and learn more our demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable academic community.

About Reading, Pa.

Ranked a “Best Place to Live” and “Best Place to Retire” by U.S. News & World Report, Reading is a medium-sized city in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Albright College’s 118 acre campus is located in the city’s historic northeast College Heights neighborhood. Catch a concert in Reading’s 9,000 seat Santander Arena or get up close and personal in the historical Santander Performing Arts Center (built in the 1870s – only 20 years after Albright was born!) Start a new art project with materials like hot glass, paint, wood and more at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, enjoy seasonal festivals or take a walk through West Reading’s artisan shops, restaurants and boutiques. See Pennsylvania’s spectacular autumn display from the top of Reading’s Pagoda, a kayak on Blue Marsh Lake, or from a scenic steam train ride. Or leave civilization behind with more than 125 miles of certified biking and hiking trails. The city of Reading is also home to the Philadelphia Flyer’s ECHL ice hockey team and the Philadelphia Phillies’ AA baseball team.