Responsibilities of the Site Supervisor

Responsibilities of the Field Placement Site Supervisor

1. Recommend and assign Field Placement Mentors who:

• are fully qualified and possess some experience
• demonstrate excellence within the teaching/learning environment
• provide evidence of originality and creativity in their work with children and staff
• understand the nature of student teaching and mentoring
• will be present consistently to supervise the Field Placement experience
• facilitate the student’s on-going evaluation
• will participate in meetings facilitated by Mohawk College

2. Support the philosophy of the Early Childhood Education Program and collaborate to develop experiences for students that will foster optimum growth and acceptance of full responsibilities as a teacher.
3. Arrange for the student to have a tour of the facilities, review policies and procedures, Program Statement and provide a schedule of responsibilities.
4. Introduce student teachers to all members of the staff team, when appropriate.
5. Be a resource to both student and Field Placement Mentors.
6. Provide students with important background information about the program and children, when appropriate.
7. Encourage staff to model Field Placement Learning Outcomes.
8. Encourage a climate of support for students.
9. Ensure that feedback is discussed with the student daily.
10. Ensure direct supervision of the student by the Field Placement Mentor.
11. Include students in parent meetings, in-service workshops, teacher-parent conferences, professional activity days (PA Days), and other events held by the Field Placement Site/Agency as appropriate.
12. Ensure the Learning Outcomes Feedback Form is filled in completely, by involving all staff working with the student in the completion of the form. Sign the Attendance Form indicating the student has completed all the required days/hours. Directs concerns regarding the student and/or their responsibilities to the Field Placement Specialist.
13. Ensure students are never left in charge of a group of children while the Field Placement Mentor and/or staff is out of the room.

Ensure the student’s right to privacy is maintained.