What is a job-embedded experience?

A job-embedded experience for students entering the teaching profession is a hands-on learning approach that allows aspiring teachers to gain practical knowledge and skills within a classroom setting. It involves actively participating in teaching activities, collaborating with experienced educators, and applying what they learn directly to their future teaching roles. This experience is designed to prepare students for the real-world challenges of teaching and helps them develop the necessary competencies to be effective educators.

What are the requirements?

Undergraduate students must obtain a minimum GPA of 2.25
Your job-embedded position meet your program requirements.
You have qualified Mentor with at least 3 years of experience and holds a valid teaching certificate in their area of instruction.
Students may not have any prior placement releases.

Cassandra Larson

Assistant Director

Education Experience (EE) Team

The Education Experiences (EE) Team is part of the Professional Education Services office, and the EE team is committed to the success of each student as they pursue their education degree. Our primary objective as your Experience Coordinator Team, is to support you by providing assistance and resources for finding or continuing with a job embedded experience that aligns with your specific program and career aspirations, essentially making your transition into the education field a seamless and rewarding experience. You can rely on the Education Experiences Team for personalized support and guidance throughout your journey in your job embedded experience. We can guide you through job searches, job offers, paid paperwork completion and networking strategies. We can also assist you with finding relevant career opportunities through the Handshake database which you can meet with us to learn more about.