Program Manager Preparation, Response, Engagement and Practice

Program Manager Preparation, Response, Engagement and Practice

Position Details

College - College Of Educ & Human Dvlpmt

Executive Area - Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department - College of Educ & Human Dvlpmt

Posting Number - S1715P

Job Type - Full Time, Regular

Pay Type - Exempt/Salaried

Pay Grade - F

Campus Location - WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range - Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies - 1

General Summary - Serves as a teaching partner who studies math curriculum, observing current math instructions and teaching. Jointly operationalizes a plan with teachers and administrators within the assigned school.

Major Duties - Develops detailed lesson plans, exercises, and testing items for elementary mathematics. Demonstrates math teaching using the principles of "Shanghai math" and other best practices in assigned elementary school. Develops and maintains constructive working relationships with administrators and teachers. Engages in preparation and actives for future dissemination. Generates weekly reports.

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution. Five years' relevant experience. Chinese language proficiency and cultural experience. Experience with teaching methods used in China or Taiwan. Knowledge of the educational system and classroom teaching methods in the U.S. and China. Proficiency in using English to teach elementary mathematics. Ability to utilize teaching materials and research literature in both Chinese and English. Experience with research and evaluation. Qualified to obtain a teaching permit in order to demonstrate teaching in a classroom.

Desired Qualifications - Master's degree from an accredited institution in China.

Special Instructions to Applicants - External applicants should use the WMU Application. Internal applicants should use the WMU Internal Application.

Additional Position Information - Terminal position through May 31, 2027, with the potential to be renewed. Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:

Physical requirements and working conditions - Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting/moving materials less than 25 pounds. Work is generally performed in a well lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors and/or any number of elements.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have five years of relevant experience?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have Chinese language proficiency and cultural experience?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have experience with teaching methods used in China or Taiwan?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have knowledge of the educational system and classroom teaching methods in the U.S. and China?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Are you proficient using English to teach elementary mathematics?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have the ability to utilize teaching materials and research literature in both Chinese and English?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Do you have experience with research and evaluation?
   • Yes
   • No
9. * Are you qualified to obtain a teaching permit in order to demonstrate teaching in a classroom?
   • Yes
   • No
10. * Do you have a master's degree from an accredited institution in China?
    • Yes
    • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Other