DEFINITION:

To provide classroom and laboratory instruction, face-to-face and online, to students through lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises, hands-on activities, role play, and testing.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives general supervision from the Early Childhood Education Program Director.

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction to students.
• Develop class outlines and establish guidelines for various courses; prepare lesson plans and supplemental teaching materials; schedule classroom activities and select appropriate texts.
• Encourage a variety of teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and laboratory/real world applications.
• Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student academic performance; grade and record individual scores.
• Review available instructional materials; estimate time, materials, and equipment required for various assignments; submit requests for materials, supplies and equipment to program director.
• Supervise the use of and operation of various instructional equipment; provide instructional demonstrations; develop laboratory assignments to provide hands on experience as appropriate.
• Participate in systematic program evaluation.
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation and change; ensure that the curriculum contributes to the development of skills, knowledge and abilities, which prepare students to enter into the early childhood profession.
• Act as an advisor and counselor to students; provide individual assistance to students outside of the classroom as needed.
• Attend faculty and advisory committee meetings as required.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain other records and databases according to program needs.
• Stay abreast of new developments and changes in the Early Childhood Education field; participate in professional development programs, workshops, seminars and other continuing education programs as appropriate.
• Oversee the implementation of policies, procedures, and the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct related to the field of early childhood education.
• Participate in student recruitment efforts.
• Participate on college committees and in other institutional activities and programs.
• Serve as liaison for the Early Childhood Education Program with other health science programs, college departments, division, agencies, industries, organizations, and community partners. 

Other Important Functions:

• Ensure adherence to safe and appropriate work practices and procedures.
• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson content to reflect NAEYC Standards; evaluate various textbooks and select books to be used for future classes.
• Oversee and participate in field studies and assignments; travel with students to provide assistance and instruction as appropriate.
• Demonstrate community involvement.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Teach classes at various times according to program needs, may include mornings, days and evenings.