UCLA Extension is considered one of the top programs of its kind, offering to more than 35,000 students per year approximately 4,500 classes and non-degree certificate programs to meet the professional development, continuing education, and personal enrichment needs of the full spectrum of nontraditional students as well as companies and organizations throughout and beyond the Los Angeles region.

Course / Program Description

This course fulfills California requirements for (a) a subject-specific pedagogy course for teaching reading in a Multiple Subject Credential program (CA Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential Program Standards, 2017) and (b) a course in developing English language skills for beginning readers for credentialed Single Subject teachers who want to add a multiple subject credential—READ (CTC document CL-621A 4/2017). Topics include assessment and instruction of foundational reading skills across grade levels including phonics and phonemic awareness, strategies to develop reading and comprehension of narrative and informational text to build discipline-specific knowledge, methods of instruction that are sensitive and responsive to the individual needs of all students, and selection of appropriate instructional materials and assessments. In order to complete assignments, participants must have access to at least 2-3 learners in the same grade level (in a classroom, after-school program or other setting).

Job Description

The UCLA Extension Teacher Education program is hiring an instructor to teach Principles and Methods of Teaching Elementary Reading. The course is offered as open enrollment for candidates seeking to clear the READ renewal requirement with the CTC or add a multiple subjects authorization to a valid CTC credential. The course is taught in an online asynchronous format on Canvas. Course syllabi will be provided, and the instructor will tailor the course to meet the needs of the students enrolled in the course.

Instructor Duties:

The instructor is responsible for:


Updating course syllabus, as needed Updating course materials in Canvas Balancing an appropriate workload for rich learning Providing timely feedback and grading Submitting grades at the end of the course according to deadlines.

*New instructors are required to take Canvas training to set up their first course before they start and to take UC-required training modules every other year

General Employment Information

Employment as a UCLA Extension Instructor is dictated by contract terms and conditions. Please take the time to read the UCLA Extension Instructor Employment Policies.

For information on UCLA Extension instructor benefits, please visit Pay, Benefits, & Privileges.

Access, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (AEDI) is one of UCLA Extension’s guiding principles. We strive to extend access to UCLA, our programs, and services to underrepresented communities and populations, while serving as a model organization for AEDI in the field of continuing higher education. Committed to attracting and retaining diverse staff & instructors, UCLA Extension welcomes your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.