Field Placement Coordinator

Elmira College is a private liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Elmira College was the first college to offer a comprehensive curriculum for women, and is home of the Center for Mark Twain Studies. We are seeking a Field Placement Coordinator to join the Teacher Education team.

The Part-Time Field Placement Coordinator will coordinate and facilitate field placement experiences for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing teacher certification through Elmira College, beginning January 2027. Working collaboratively with local K-12 school partners and College faculty, the Coordinator will establish and maintain strong relationships with school districts, identify appropriate placement opportunities, and ensure students receive meaningful pre-service teaching experiences.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Building strong relationships with local school contacts to ensure quality field placements for students seeking teacher certification, serving as a liaison between Elmira College and K-12 schools;
• Identifying, placing, and communicating with graduate and undergraduate students in order to fulfill the needs of their pre-service training;
• Utilizing strong communication and organization skills, including creating and maintaining local school contact sheets and placement trackers;
• Staying up-to-date with NYSED field placement requirements for teacher certifications;
• Maintaining and updating MOUs with the Department of Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in education or related disciplines, required;
• K-12 teaching experience, required;
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, as well as organizational and time management skills;
• Prior professional experience with supervising teachers, student teachers, or building school relationships at the regional, district, or state level, preferred.

WORK LOCATION: Positions that can work in-person with our local school partnerships are especially encouraged to apply, but remote positions may also be considered.

COMPENSATION: $11,000 - $12,000 annual

This position is not benefit eligible.

STATUS: Exempt, Part-time

TO APPLY: Applicants should submit:

• A letter of interest;
• A curriculum vitae that includes teaching certifications (active and expired), K-12 teaching experience, and any college-level teaching experience;
• Names and contact information of three references.

Materials should be sent to edusearch@elmira.edu

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing hr@elmira.edu , or by calling 607-735-1810.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.