| RESIDENT TEACHER PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: University Child Development School is a Pre-K through 5th grade school in Seattle, WA. UCDS offers a paid one year Resident Teacher Program that is ideal for recent graduates who value education, love children and thrive when learning by doing. The Resident Program is a teaching experience with thoughtful mentorship and professional development opportunities. Resident Teachers join the faculty in mid-August and work the full school year, starting with a week-long in-service and orientation. From the start, Resident Teachers are included in all planning, preparation, discussion and curricular decisions with their grade-level teaching teams. This focus on collaboration is reflected throughout the school. The Resident Teacher Program provides a multi-layered support network, designed to foster professional growth. During the program, Resident Teachers will experience: - Mentoring from experienced teachers - Regular professional development workshops - Classroom teaching - An innovative culture of learning and teaching, informed by teaching theory and advanced practice - In partnership with a mentor, residents plan, prepare, discuss, and design curriculum. Resident Teachers develop an in-depth understanding of students and curriculum. Resident Teachers also have opportunities to work with teachers at all grade levels, serve on faculty committees, and participate in the planning of school-wide projects. The school’s focus on teamwork demands collegial, highly professional working relationships. For more information about this position, and UCDS, please visit https://www.ucds.org/institute/professional-development/resident-teacher-program/ | 
