Education And Training Foundation Jobs in Berkeley, CA

About Volta Foundation

Join us at Volta Foundation, a pioneering nonprofit organization at the forefront of the global battery and energy storage ecosystem. With a vibrant network of 75,000 professionals, we are a nexus for thought leadership, collaboration, and growth in the industry. Through our diverse array of open-access events, publications, industry reports, and collaboration platforms, we offer an unparalleled stage for stakeholders to unite, communicate, collaborate, and shape the future of our industry.

The Role

The Director, Education & Workforce will lead the design, development, and execution of workforce education and training initiatives at Volta Foundation.

This role has a strong focus on curriculum and training program development and strategic partnerships across industry, academia, and government. The Director will drive workforce readiness by building scalable education programs, managing multi-stakeholder initiatives, and aligning objectives and outcomes with evolving industry needs.

This role is a full-time, remote contract position with an initial two-year agreement, with the possibility of extension based on performance, funding, and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Education & Training Program Leadership

• Lead the development of workforce training programs and curricula for professionals across the energy storage value chain.
• Design scalable learning pathways, including workshops, short courses, certifications, and professional training programs.
• Ensure all training and curriculum offerings align with current and emerging industry standards, technologies, and workforce needs.

Industry-Government-Academia Partnership Growth

• Collaborate with industry leaders, educational institutions, workforce organizations, and government agencies to develop workforce initiatives.
• Support and expand apprenticeship, internship, and experiential learning programs that connect education to employment.
• Liaison with institutions and form strong partnerships across industry, government and academia, with key oversight into Volta Foundation academia partnerships.
• Act as a convener across stakeholders to align workforce supply with industry demand.

Educational Resource Center Management

• Oversee the operations and strategic growth of an educational resource center focused on energy storage technologies, workforce development, and training
• Create accessible and effective mediums to aggregate learning resources
• Manage partnerships with educational institutions, training providers, and workforce organizations to expand and enhance offerings.

Curriculum Development & Credentialing

• Lead the creation and continuous improvement of curriculum, training materials, and instructional content.
• Partner with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy and relevance.
• Develop and oversee credentialing, certification, or badge programs related to battery technologies and workforce skills.

Program Management

• Serve as the primary owner of multiple concurrent education and workforce initiatives, managing scope, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Develop program frameworks, metrics, and reporting to track impact, participation, and workforce outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver programs on time and at high quality.

Funding & Grant Support

• Identify workforce funding opportunities, including public and private grants.
• Support or lead grant writing, proposal development, and reporting in collaboration with partners.
• Ensure funded programs meet grant requirements and deliver stated outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in workforce development, curriculum design, or education program management.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs
• Experience in the energy, battery, or advanced manufacturing sectors is required
• Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and strategic planning abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing education or workforce training portfolios at scale.
• Experience in manufacturing operations, in particular battery and energy storage.
• Grant writing experience and familiarity with workforce funding opportunities (public or private).
• Knowledge of emerging trends in battery technology, energy storage, or clean energy workforce needs.

Compensation

We offer competitive salary and on-target earnings package commensurate with the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

• $110,000 - $140,000 USD per year depending on qualifications and experience
• This role is a full-time remote contract position with an initial two-year agreement
• Unlimited PTO: We emphasize the importance of work-life balance. We offer unlimited paid time off, allowing our staff to take the time they need to recharge and rejuvenate.

SPG Therapy & Education is currently hiring Education Specialists for school-based positions for the remainder of the current school year and continuing in '26/27.

SPG is dedicated to providing all employees with a unique mentoring program and maintaining strong, collaborative client relationships. Founded and run by clinicians, SPG Therapy & Education is dedicated to helping kids. Come be part of a remarkable team that empowers real change in the lives of children and their families!

*Must hold a valid California Education Specialist Teaching Credential

Salary: $70,000-$100,000 annual, depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Providing academic support to students in a mild to moderate or Moderate to Severe classroom environment
• Provide academic assessments
• Facilitating participation in the school day
• Collaborating with parents, other teachers and service providers to support students’ educational programs and creation and implementation of IEP goals
• Lesson Planning and Data collection

WHY CHOOSE US?

• Work school day hours
• Consistent, weekly clinical support
• Supervisors are readily available to meet your immediate case needs
• Professional development & skilled, supportive mentorship
• Career growth opportunities

Benefits:

• Salary - Competitive depending on experience and education
• Benefits for eligible employees (30+ hours) include Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurances, as well as 401K Retirement Plan with company matching
• Certification fees and cell phone reimbursement

Requirements:

• Special Education Credential (Extensive Support Needs, Moderate/Severe preferred)
• Experience with TK and Early Elementary preferred
• Ability to work with students in-person
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus!
• Fingerprint background clearance
• Tuberculosis (TB) clearance

SPG Therapy & Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Open date: December 17, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Dec 17, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) at the University of California, seeks a qualified temporary non-tenure track, part-time Instructional Facilitator (Teacher - Special Programs or TSP) to provide support through the Berkeley Teacher Education Program for alumni engaging in teacher action research as part of our developing BTEP Alumni Network, as well as developing and facilitating other targeted support groups for BTEP alumni in their early years of teaching.

As part of the Facilitator's responsibilities, duties will include delivering instruction and support for a range of BTEP Alumni activities, including development, launch and maintenance of alumni teacher action research inquiry groups, and targeted early teacher support groups for BTEP graduates.

The initial expected work assignments for this position will be from January to May . This position is eligible for reappointment with following work assignments normally covering the academic year from August to May each year.

School:

Program: academics/professional-programs/teacher-preparation/BTEP

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• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree.
  

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• Minimum of three years of teaching experience.
  
• Valid Clear California Teaching Credential.
  
• Experience with coaching teachers and/or other forms of new teacher support.
  

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• Experience with the application of liberatory, anti-racist, critical, and transformative pedagogies and theories and/or a commitment to learn.
  
• MA degree and/or experience engaging in classroom inquiry.
  
• Experience with group facilitation.
  
• Experience with program coordination across school, district, school administration, and classroom teachers.
  
• Experience with event planning.
  

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• 3 required (contact information only)

Reference names are collected but may not be contacted depending on the size of the recruitment pool and needs of the review committee. If references are requested, they will be requested for all applicants who are still under consideration at that time.

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UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
  

Open date: March 27, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Mar 26, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) is generating an applicant pool of qualified, temporary, part-time non-tenure track lecturers to teach in its undergraduate programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. Screening of applicants begins immediately and continues as needed. Applicants may be selected from this pool for up to one year; positions may be for the Summer 2025, Fall 2025 ,Spring 2026 and/or Summer 2026 semesters. The number of positions varies from semester to semester and may be renewed based on need and funding availability.

Teaching Responsibilities: We are seeking outstanding lecturers who can teach/co-teach courses in the school's undergraduate education programs and supervise studies in field placements. Courses are taught online and/or in person. More information about undergraduate programs and course offerings is available on the program website listed in this announcement.

School:

Program: academics/undergraduate-programs

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• Master's Degree or equivalent international degree.
  

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• Three or more years' teaching experience
  

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Statement of Teaching - Please provide a statement regarding your teaching philosophy.

  
  

• 3 required (contact information only)

Please provide the name and contact information only for three references. Reference names are collected but may not be contacted depending on the size of the recruitment pool and needs of the review committee. If references are requested, they will be requested for all applicants who are still under consideration at that time.

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UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
  

Open date: September 2, 2025

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Mar 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Sep 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Berkeley Law is generating an applicant pool of qualified instructors should openings arise.

Berkeley Law is one of the premier law schools in the United States. Our programs are demanding, engaging, hands-on, and selective. As with all our faculty, we expect our lecturers to demonstrate a strong commitment to academic rigor and intellectual diversity.

Berkeley Law strives to educate responsible, effective, and forward-thinking advocates who serve the public through legal practice, public policy, academic scholarship, and related fields. In doing so, the school addresses some of society's most pressing challenges by leveraging its strengths in teaching and research to improve law, policy, and public institutions. At the heart of Berkeley Law's public mission is a commitment to access, affordability, and empowering students from all backgrounds to pursue impactful careers across a wide range of professional paths.

The J.D. and LL.M. programs host a diverse and constantly evolving curriculum. Hundreds of courses are offered, including dozens in our top-ranked Law and Technology, Business Law, International Law, Environmental Law, and Social Justice programs.

This pool encompasses courses in litigation and transactional lawyering skills, including negotiation, pre-trial practice, civil trial practice, criminal trial practice, appellate advocacy, legal writing, drafting, legal research, alternative dispute resolution, oral advocacy, mediation, and other related professional practice education. These courses are taught experientially, using extensive simulation, video, and other "learning by doing" pedagogies.

Instructors for lecture courses are appointed in the Lecturer title; instructors for experiential center courses are appointed to the Field Work Supervisor title. The applicant selected will have important teaching responsibilities, including preparing course materials (such as the syllabus) and maintaining a course website, and will also be expected to hold office hours, assess and offer feedback on student work, assign grades, and advise students.

UC Lecturers and Field Work Supervisors are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by the American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18.

* Bachelor's degree, or equivalent international degree, is required at the time of application.

* J.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., LL.M. or Master's degree, or equivalent international degree, and a minimum of three years of professional experience in either legal practice, judicial clerkship, or law school teaching, in the United States, or

* Bachelor's degree and a minimum of six years professional experience in either legal practice, judicial clerkship, or law school teaching, in the United States.

* Availability to teach in-person during required law school class times.

* Experience teaching courses in a United States law school, with outstanding student valuations; and/or

* Five or more years of legal practice experience in the United States or another jurisdiction, in the area of experiential education.

Teaching evaluations and/or other materials or information may be requested of top candidates.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Teaching Statement - Please address the following questions related to your potential teaching at Berkeley Law. Please limit your response to 300 words.

  
  
  

  -- Please discuss your competencies and experiences relevant to successful instruction for law school courses, including your prior law teaching experiences, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. We also welcome information about other aspects of your professional experience as it is specifically relevant to teaching at Berkeley Law.

  
  

• 2 required (contact information only)

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UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• 
  
• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
  

Open date: July 8, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The Berkeley School of Education (BSE) at the University of California, Berkeley is generating an applicant pool of qualified temporary, part-time, non-tenure track Lecturers to teach graduate courses in its professional preparation programs for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Teaching Responsibilities: We are seeking outstanding Lecturers who can teach/co-teach courses in Berkeley Teacher Education Program (BTEP)--the BSE's teacher education program. BTEP consists of 4 pathways:

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• Elementary/Multiple Subjects
  
• Elementary/Multiple Subjects with Spanish Bilingual Authorization
  
• Secondary English
  
• Secondary Mathematics
  
• Secondary Science
  
• Secondary History/Social Science
  

Anticipated positions include Lecturers who will teach courses focused on:

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• Secondary Science Methods
  
• Secondary English Methods
  
• Supporting English Language Learners in, (a) Elementary/multiple-subjects classrooms, (b) Secondary English and History/Social Science classrooms, and (c) Secondary Mathematics and Science classrooms
  
• Introduction to Ethnic Studies in K-12 Schools
  
• Secondary Computer Science
  
• Universal Design for Learning
  
• Project-based Learning
  
• Community-based Research
  
• Spanish Bilingual and Dual-language Instruction
  

General Duties: In addition to teaching responsibilities, include holding office hours, assigning grades, advising students, preparing course materials, and collaborating with Teacher Education Program leadership, instructors, and supervisors.

School:

Program: academics/professional-programs/teacher-preparation/BTEP

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree).

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) with valid California teaching credential and 5 or more years of teaching experience; or Master's degree, or equivalent international degree.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years teaching experience in the subject matter field.

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Statement of Teaching - Please provide a cover letter. Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

  
  

• 3 required (contact information only)

Please provide the contact information only for three references. Reference names are collected but may not be contacted depending on the size of the recruitment pool and needs of the review committee. If references are requested, they will be requested for all applicants who are still under consideration at that time.

Help contact:

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• 
  
• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
  

Organization Description:

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oakland youth. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland (BGCO), our mission is to develop our community's youth into positive contributors to society. We provide programs and services tailored to the needs of today's youth while complementing the efforts of families, schools, and other community-based organizations.

We aim to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential as goal-oriented, responsible, and productive members of society. BGCO currently serves nearly 2,000 youth across three Clubhouse locations in Oakland, providing outcome-driven programming in three key areas: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.

This position will be based at the following Clubhouse:

• Ossian E. Carr Branch: 8530 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621

School Year Hours: 12:30pm - 8:00pm

Summer and School Break Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Job Summary:

The Education Director is responsible for overseeing and delivering high-impact programs at a designated BGCO Clubhouse. This individual will plan, implement, and supervise programs and staff, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and youth development outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

Prepare Youth for Success

• Plan and oversee administration of youth development programs and activities.
• Set program objectives aligned with BGCO's mission and strategic goals.
• Ensure high-quality daily activities that promote participation, learning, and personal development.
• Provide instruction and feedback to help youth build skills and confidence.
• Model leadership and uphold safety, conduct, and engagement standards.

Program Development and Implementation

• Create and maintain safe, welcoming program environments.
• Ensure program staff understand and implement health, safety, and quality standards.
• Continuously evaluate and adapt programs to meet members' evolving needs and reflect cultural and gender diversity.
• Manage program budgets and expenses within approved limits

Supervision

• Oversee and support program staff and volunteers, providing clear expectations, regular feedback, and opportunities for growth.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, activities, achievements, and any notable issues.
• Foster a positive, productive team environment.

Marketing and Public Relations

• Increase awareness and participation in programs through visible schedules, engaging announcements, and outreach via flyers, newsletters, and media.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead or assist with special initiatives and events.
• Communicate with parents or guardians as needed regarding youth engagement or concerns.

Qualifications:

• Four year degree in related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective group leadership and knowledge of youth development principles.
• Proven organizational, staff management, and project coordination skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification (required).

Employment Status: Full Time

Salary Range: $45,500 - $50,500

Benefit Package:

• 100% coverage of: Medical (w/dependent care) Dental & Vision Coverage
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance, Pension Training

Open date: February 24, 2026

Next review date: Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Mar 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

This postdoctoral opportunity brings together faculty from UC Berkeley's School of Education (BSE); the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS); and the Social Science D-Lab to support one (1) postdoctoral scholar as they study the teaching and learning of Data Science. Scholars will apprentice with multiple projects to develop and contribute expertise and scholarship in ethical data science teaching and learning across precollege, 2-year college, and 4-year university contexts. A major goal is to prepare scholars who are conversant across sectors, in order to help create coherent and supportive data science learning trajectories for all students.

We seek applicants with complementary relevant skill-sets and training in data science and education. This includes applicants with different educational backgrounds (e.g. research, regional, or liberal arts colleges; technical and community colleges), methodologies (e.g. qualitative and quantitative approaches to social sciences research), and experiences related to teaching or educational research (e.g. tutoring, teaching, curriculum development). We hope scholars will all share commitments to contributing high-quality, ethical Data Science Education teaching, curriculum, and scholarship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this positon.

The program will prepare postdoctoral scholars for a variety of careers such as entering Discipline-Based Education Research or the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning of Data Science as research or teaching faculty at a range of colleges and universities; working for non-academic organizations that design, develop, and study curricula, resources, and teacher learning for Data Science Education; or working with school districts or university systems to support student readiness, success, interest/confidence and career awareness in data science.

Duties of Position:

Year 1: Researchers will work with specialists among the faculty in Computer Science, Data-Intensive Social Science, Education, and Statistics in research rotations across departments; attend monthly workshops designed to develop the knowledge base required to conduct consequential research in this field; and become integral members of a growing community of practice at UC Berkeley and across the SF Bay Area.

Year 2: Researchers will engage with a year-long apprenticeship with a faculty mentor and will develop an independent project within the context of one of the many educational initiatives led by project personnel. Fellows will have the opportunity to teach workshops in Python/Jupyter, social science methodology, data literacy pedagogies, or data science curriculum development, and they may also teach undergraduate courses in Data Science/Statistics or STEM teacher preparation, no more than one course per year in the lecturer title. They will present their independent work at campus colloquia and will engage the broader Data Science Education field through scholarly conferences, technical workshops, and UC Berkeley's annual Data Science Education convening.

Department:

Doctoral degree (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in a Doctoral or equivalent international degree program at the time of application.

Doctoral degree (or equivalent international degree). No more than three years of post-degree research experience by start date.

*Knowledge of Python, Jupyter, R/RStudio, and/or other common statistical computing tools and languages.

*Teaching or tutoring experience at K-12, community college, and/or university levels.

*Experience with a variety of educational institutions (e.g. regional, or liberal arts colleges; 2-year colleges; high schools; informal learning environments).

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Letter of interest - One page long, detailing professional goals and aspirations for research given what they know of the opportunity

  
  

• 2 required (contact information only)

References will only be contacted for those candidates under serious consideration. Letters of support should speak to the candidate's strengths with respect to both disciplinary experience (e.g. in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, and/or related fields) and experience in educational research and/or practice (e.g., as a tutor, curriculum developer, or related to academic studies in Education, Learning Sciences, Cognitive Science, Educational Psychology, or related fields).

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UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
  

Open date: March 10, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Mar 9, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX), the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley, has been building bridges between UC Berkeley and the public since 1891. UNEX serves the professional and continuing education goals of thousands of people each year and plays an essential part of the University mission to: extend the research and scholarship of UC Berkeley to a global community; increase access to higher education for non-traditional, online, and international students; and improve the workforce. UC Berkeley Extension is a part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education that also includes Berkeley Summer Sessions, Berkeley Study Abroad, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

UC Berkeley Extension in partnership with the UC Berkeley School of Education, will be offering courses to train K-12 educators and administrators in implementing California's 21CSLA Initiative for Universal Transitional Kindergarten.

UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of dynamic instructors with knowledge and expertise in elementary K-12 education and California's 21CSLA Initiative to teach one or more graduate-level online courses each year.

Courses are offered online:

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• Online instruction is delivered through synchronous live lectures (Zoom) and through our learning management system (Canvas).
  
• Most synchronous live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time).
  

All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Pre-approved program-related travel accommodations and expenses (including transportation, lodging, and meals, etc.) are provided directly and/or are reimbursed.

We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in (but not limited to) the following course subjects. For program and course descriptions, please refer to the departmental link below.

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• Leaders Designing Equitable Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Classrooms in Action
  
• Equity Centered Leadership Practices to Support, Integrate, and Align Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
  

Teaching Experience

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• Classroom Teaching Experience
  
• Synchronous Online Teaching Experience (online lectures via Zoom)
  
• Asynchronous Online Teaching Experience (via learning management system)
  

The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Specific duties and expectations will vary depending on the method of instruction including: Synchronous Live Online (Zoom).

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• For synchronous instruction (live online courses), duties include but are not limited to: syllabus development; assignment development; lesson planning for class meetings; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; and delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction.
  
• For all instruction (regardless of course format) duties include but are not limited to: completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies; responding to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner; grading student assignments and posting final student grades to the instructor portal in a timely manner; utilizing University-approved course support platforms including the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Instructor Portal, Google Workspace, etc.; reviewing and following University and departmental policies, logistics, and other guidelines as published on the departmental Instructional Resource Site; and responding to other requests from the Program Director or Department Director in a timely manner.
  

21CSLA Universal Transitional Kindergarten Leadership Certificate: utk-leadership-certificate

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• Advanced degree
  

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• Advanced degree with teaching credential.
  
• 5 or more years of teaching experience.
  

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• Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.)
  
• California teaching credential.
  
• 5 or more years of pre-K12 teaching experience.
  
• Knowledge of federal and California state laws and regulations as applicable to the course subject.
  
• Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.
  
• Experience teaching online and/or developing academic content for online courses.
  
• Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
  
• Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
  
• Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English).
  

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Teaching Statement - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

  
  

• Cover Letter (Optional)

  
  

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• References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists.
  

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UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• 
  
• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment