Adjunct Instructor – Early Childhood Education

About the position Adjunct Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the ongoing development of instructional strategies that promote student success. This role involves fostering student learning through diverse instructional strategies, integrating technology, and utilizing multiple delivery methodologies. Instructors will assess student learning, provide feedback, and use data to improve outcomes. They will also develop and revise curriculum, manage classrooms, maintain records, and ensure course materials are accessible. Team participation, business and community engagement, and student advocacy are also key components of this role. Continuous professional development to stay current with trends and maintain accreditation requirements is essential.

Responsibilities

• Foster student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement.
• Create learning experiences that integrate instructional technologies to maximize student success and multiple delivery methodologies such as hybrid, in-person, virtual, and on-line course delivery.
• Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful.
• Use data to measure quality outcomes related to student persistence, retention, completion rate, course success, and learning and to design improvement strategies based on the evidence.
• Develop and continually revise curriculum and instructional materials that are competency-based, current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with the college policy on level of required documentation to successfully prepare graduates for their chosen career fields.
• Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for student/engagement evaluation.
• Ensure course materials (including textbooks) are available to students.
• Support the college by engaging in division, department and team activities, and meetings including planning, development, and budgeting, and staying current with internal and external changes and initiatives.
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners by participating in advisory committees, external meetings, business visits, and community groups.
• Collaborate with staff to recruit students, participate in recruitment events, and proactively promote the College and our programs.
• Serve as an advocate for students and engage in activities that help students reach their goals by collaborating with Student Services staff to retain students, close achievement gaps, and help all students be successful.
• Advise students regarding class schedules, career information, internships, and other program-related information.
• Continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends, current occupational practices, and teaching through professional development activities, networking with regional industry leaders, and the integration of new techniques and technology.
• Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years full-time (or 4,000 total hours if part-time) of occupational experience in a target job for the program or programs being taught.
• One year (or 2,000 hours) shall be within five (5) years prior to the date of appointment.
• Knowledge of current educational methods and strategies, including learner-centered instruction, assessment, evaluation and collaborative techniques and strategies that address closing the gap in student access and achievement across race, gender and disability.
• Proficiency utilizing learning management system.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Adapt quickly to changing demands, assignments, and circumstances to meet student needs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with various audiences.
• Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by embracing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior teaching or training experience preferred.
• One year (or 2,000 hours) may be waived for occupational instructors with at least two (2) years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within five (5) years prior to the date of appointment.

Benefits

• FICA Alternative Retirement Plan
• Flexible schedules or remote work options (for some positions)
• Wellbeing programs
• Training
• Onsite dental clinic
• Fitness center
• Parent/Child Center (onsite child care)
• Library
• Café
• Printing services
• Trilogy Salon & Spa