MSED Program Field Placement Coordinator
Company: Metropolitan College Of New York
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) is a unique
and vibrant learning institution. It is a non-profit, regionally
accredited college offering associate, bachelor's and master's
degrees, with a state-of-the-art campus in the Hub district of the
South Bronx. For over 50 years, MCNY has offered highly motivated
learners a powerful model of Purpose-Centered Education that
promotes personal transformation and constructive change in
workplaces and communities. MCNY enrolls approximately 1,000
students annually into its accelerated degree programs with
convenient onsite and remote schedules for added flexibility.
Position Summary The part-time Field Placement Coordinator serves
as the program coordinator and primary liaison to elementary and
secondary public schools where Metropolitan College of New York
places teacher education candidates for field experiences and
student teaching (clinical practice). Major Responsibilities
Placement, monitoring, and coordination of field experiences and
student teaching consistent with MSED program policies, 2024 NYCDOE
and NYSED requirements, and AAQEP accreditation standards.
Establish and maintain communication (phone, email, and/or in
person) with school administrators/liaisons, cooperating teachers,
and college faculty regarding candidates’ field experiences and
student teaching. Solicit qualified cooperating teachers and
establish new school partnerships. Serve as a resource and
problem-solver for college faculty field supervisors, cooperating
teachers, and school administrators/liaisons. Coordinate
assessments and maintain databases and records related to school
placements, NYCDOE background clearances, accreditation
assessments, and continuous improvement. Disseminate program
information to cooperating schools, teacher candidates, and college
faculty. Coordinate and distribute graduate course vouchers to
cooperating teachers hosting MSED students. Coordinate and co-plan
MCNY Teacher Education Advisory Committee meetings. Support and
participate in city, state, and national field coordinator forums
to promote effective teaching practices, policies, and procedures.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of the MSED
Program. Qualifications Master’s degree in education plus at least
five years of combined teaching and supervisory experience in a
P–12 setting; preference for experience in New York public schools.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, email, and computer file
management; ability to learn additional software and applications
as needed. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the
ability to develop workable, independent solutions. Ability to
organize and prioritize work in alignment with candidate, program,
and institutional goals. Demonstrated ability to work independently
and collaboratively with diverse internal and external
stakeholders. Ability to travel to school placement sites using NYC
mass transit. Availability for some evening and weekend hours.
Qualified candidates should submit their required documents above
or mail to Metropolitan College of New York, Human Resources, 463 E
149 th Street, Bronx, NY 10455. For more information about MCNY
please visit the College’s website at www.mcny.edu MCNY is an Equal
Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Metropolitan College Of New York, East Brunswick , MSED Program Field Placement Coordinator, Education / Teaching , New York City, New Jersey
