Teaching Internship Program (TIP)

Nueva is the only school where I have heard students say, "I wish we didn't have summer vacation, because I love school!" Part of that I attribute to the multitude of resources Nueva has -- the dedicated faculty and staff, the well-appointed classrooms, the extraordinary field trips, and an attentive parent association. I have worked in classrooms at a variety of public and private schools from preschool to high school, but not one school besides Nueva has taught kids specific SEL skills like Nueva does. When students learn skills to manage their emotions, interact cooperatively, and appreciate differences rather than mock them, the entire learning community can grow exponentially.
~ Meredith Kleinschmidt, former Associate, current Head ESL Teacher

The TA program provided a safe and supportive environment through which I was able to grow and develop as a teacher. The program built an incredible foundation of knowledge that I will continue to draw from throughout my career in education. The staff at Nueva are leaders in their respective fields, the students are passionate learners, and the families are incredibly supportive.
~ Ryan Gutierrez, former Associate, Head Middle School PE Teacher

Working as an Associate at Nueva has been an incredible learning experience. I have taught with and learned from master teachers who bring their passion for learning and knowledge to their work, and have enjoyed a variety of professional development experiences. The opportunities I have enjoyed at Nueva, learning, growing, and collaborating with other dedicated educators, have been incredible, both personally and professionally.
~ Scott Hilton, 4th and 5th grade Associate

Teaching Internship Program (TIP)

Program Offerings

Each Associate Teacher is a fully participating member of the Nueva faculty, involved in all aspects of classroom teaching as well as faculty meetings and professional development opportunities, including a monthly two-hour workshop exploring current educational theory and practice. Over two years, Associates develop their teaching skills in two different classroom placements with the support of mentor teachers, the program coordinator, and one another.

Program Offerings:

Mentoring and modeling of best practices in education from experienced classroom teachers as well as specialist teachers, including math, reading, science, social-emotional learning (SEL), technology, art, music, PE
Apprenticeship with two different classroom mentor teachers in two different grade levels over two years at Nueva
Monthly two-hour professional development workshops designed for new teachers, given by Nueva faculty and guest lecturers in their area of specialty
Feedback on teaching through observation and evaluation by peers, head teachers, and administrators
Individualized coaching to achieve personal and professional goals
Support from administrators with future career opportunities or graduate school studies

Unique skills developed:

Practice in Nueva's distinguished SEL curriculum
Participation in design-thinking curriculum in Nueva's Innovation Lab (I-Lab)
Training and experience as co-leader of weekly Literature Club (grades 2-8)
Report writing and parent conferencing
Conflict mediation skills

Opportunities:

Teaching an after-school enrichment course
Coaching student athletic teams
Riding the bus to and from school with students commuting from S.F. or the South Bay
Teaching a class in Nueva's summer program
Choosing to combine the Nueva Associate Teacher experience with a teacher credential program, integrating theory and practice. Associates bring cutting-edge ideas from their coursework into the classroom, while real-life practical teaching and learning experiences at school are brought into credential classes. For more information on this opportunity, visit the Bay Area Teacher Training Institute at www.ba-tti.org.

Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, The Nueva School is a nationally recognized independent school serving gifted students and emphasizing integrated studies, creative arts, and social-emotional learning. For more than 40 years, Nueva has remained committed to its original vision: to inspire a passion for lifelong learning, foster social and emotional acuity, and develop a child's imaginative mind. Nueva creates a dynamic educational model to enable gifted children to learn how to make choices that will benefit the world.