Student Teacher (Student)(FWS)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Time Type:

FLSA Status:

Summary:

The student teacher is the second of two clinical experiences that the teacher candidates complete in their program. This is their final classroom experience and occurs at the end of the program. The student teaching placement allows the Teacher Candidate to integrate coursework and prior field experiences while continuing to gain firsthand experience in a classroom setting that supports their licensure program.

Essential Functions:

• Teacher Candidates will observe participate and teach in a classroom while being mentored and observed to support their professional development.
• The Teacher Candidate will take over the classroom for at least two weeks at the end of the semester. At that time with the assistance of the Cooperating Teacher the Teacher Candidate will be responsible for all lesson plans teaching and assignments. The two-week takeover may be modified if necessary but cannot be divided into segments shorter than one week.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Student.
• Federal Work Study (FWS).
• Spring 2026 Semester only.
• 20 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $17.95 per hour.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Current American University Employees

American University current employees (including those employed in student positions) must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University please log intoWorkdayand select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.

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