Supervised Associate Teaching 

Only students who are in good academic standing and completing an approved School of Education program including prior fieldwork courses are eligible for an assignment in supervised Associate Teaching. Recommendations for such assignments depend upon evidence of potential teaching ability as manifested in part by: 

1.    Proficiency in both oral and written English.

2.    A physical examination completed within 12 months prior to beginning student teaching.

3.    Proficiency in education courses, general courses and areas of specialization.

4.    Completion of ALL education coursework prior to Associate Teaching, as determined by your advisor.

5.    Passing scores for the NYSTCE (LAST, ATS-W, CST) are required for NYS recommendation for Certification. For students graduating after January 2014, please click here for information on certification change.

6.    Completion of State mandated workshops in Violence Prevention and Child Abuse Prevention prior to the completion of a student’s junior year. With the exception of Associate Teaching in Special Education which is a ½ day program 5 days a week, students in all other programs attend a field school 4 ½ days per week. In addition, students will attend seminars and special workshops. With this in mind, students should attempt to minimize additional coursework but if necessary, coursework should be planned for evening/weekend classes so as not to interfere with Associate Teaching requirements. 

Applications for Associate Teaching are approved the Director of Field Experience. Applications for Associate Teaching in both the fall and spring semesters should be submitted to the Field Experience Office, located on the 5^th floor of Sullivan Hall and 3^rd floor in DaSilva for Staten Island Campus. It is important and recommended that students use their St. John’s email, as this will be the source of all communication regarding Associate Teaching. In any event, students should feel free to call/visit the Field Experience offices at anytime for information regarding Associate Teaching. 

Please note: A student should successfully complete all prerequisites for Associate Teaching in order to be placed as an Associate Teacher. The university cannot guarantee placement in a specific school that a student may choose.