STANLEY BRITISH PRIMARY SCHOOL
TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAM

Stanley British Primary School is seeking intern candidates to participate in our teacher preparation program in the fields of Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. 
Stanley British Primary School is both a K-8 school and a teacher training center. Each year up to thirty teacher interns participate in the Stanley BPS Teacher Preparation Program. Intern teachers work full time in the classroom alongside mentor teachers in a junior partnership role. 
Interns gain an understanding of experience-based, developmentally appropriate education. They take on steadily increasing responsibilities as their skills and confidence grow. Intern teachers start the year working with small groups of children and end the year capable of managing the entire class.
With on-going feedback and support from their mentor teachers and educational advisors, interns participate in all aspects of the teaching process. They learn to help children with a wide range of abilities and share in celebrating diversity within the classroom.

TEACHER LICENSURE
The Stanley British Primary School Teacher Preparation Program, in conjunction with the State Department of Education, offers an option of either a Colorado Early Childhood Education License (Certification) or a Colorado Elementary Education License (Certification). Interns enrolled in the certification program receive credit for working full time in the classroom. In addition, interns take 225 clock hours of course work on Thursday afternoons throughout the school year.

MASTER'S DEGREE OPTION
Interns also have the option of receiving graduate credit hours for their work in the classroom and the course work sessions. Interns may enroll in a Master's degree program, which is offered through our partnership with the University of Colorado at Denver. There is a choice of applying for either the Master of Arts in Early Childhood Education or Master of Arts in Educational Psychology.

PAYMENT/EXPENSES
Interns are paid a stipend and may receive some benefits.  Financial Aid is available to Stanley BPS employees. Please call for details.


TOUR DATES
A tour of Stanley BPS is a required part of the application process. You are welcome to join us for a tour before or after completing an application. All tours meet at 1301 Quebec Street, Denver, 80220. Please schedule a tour by calling or e-mailing Lindsey Brems (phone and email below).

Wednesday, October 14th—9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 28th- 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 4th—9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, November 18th—9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 9th—9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 13th—9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, January 27th—9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 3rd—9:00 a.m.



** Please note that tours begin in our Teacher Center located at 1301 Quebec Street. This is a different location from the Stanley BPS main campus. Look for the historic, red brick building on the corner of 13th and Quebec; the first floor houses Paddington Station Preschool and the 2nd floor is home to our Teacher Center. Please park on Poplar Street (parallel to Quebec, 1 block west). We ask that you do not park in the church parking lot.

WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPLYING?
Qualifications: Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, effective communication skills, and should have completed college course work in English, social studies, science, math, fine arts and physical education. Some experience working with children is desirable but not required. Must be willing to visit Stanley BPS at own expense for an interview in March.

Selection: Final selection is based on a number of factors, including essay response, interview, observation in the classroom, written and verbal skills, and potential contribution to the group experience. Please contact the Colorado Department of Education for an application for the Alternative Teacher License. This application must be submitted and either the PLACE or PRAXIS test passed in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education in order to be considered for a Stanley internship.

How to Apply: Call, write, or e-mail for an internship application. To apply for the 2010-2011 school year, send completed application to Stanley BPS by the February 5th, 2010 deadline.