Instructor, Early Childhood Education & Outreach (Grant Funded Through 06/30/2023)
Employer
Job Location
Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, North Carolina
Main Campus
Salary/Grade
Benefits
Job Category
- Instructional (Faculty)
Application Period
Closes: Monday, October 31, 2022
Target Start Date
Expected Work Hours
Reports to
Employment Type
Minimum Qualifications
***IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS***
When Human Resources receives enough qualified applications, we will move forward regardless of the posted close date (required field), but the position will remain open until filled.
Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)
1. Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Administration, Early Childhood Leadership, Birth-Kindergarten/BK, Pre-K to Primary, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Human Development, Early Intervention; OR other degree in Education/Related Area with 18 graduate semester hours in any of those areas;
2. . Experience working with children from birth to age five as a teacher, director, administrator, curriculum specialist, coordinator, therapist, or related position;
3.Driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience teaching at a community college;
2. Five years of direct experience with teaching children (birth-age 5);
3. Experience as a supervisor in an education (birth-age 5) setting;
4. Experience using and navigating a Learning Management System (LMS); such as Blackboard or Moodle;
5. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language
Position Description
Job Description Summary
This position provides support for enrolled and prospective Early Childhood students (academic & non-academic), community outreach to childcare centers and high schools, instruction in Early Childhood courses (in infant/toddler and early childhood certificates), and advising for students pursuing the following Associate Degrees: Early Childhood: Teacher Licensure, Early Childhood: Non-Licensure, Early Childhood: Workforce.
Duties
1. Maintains mastery of subject matter.
2. Develops and/or teaches courses for which the appropriate credential is held.
3. Teaches in various formats, various locations, and via various delivery methods.
4. Advises students.
5. Adheres to policies, procedures, expectations, and practices of the College, the department, and discipline.
6. Communicates clearly with students, other faculty, and staff.
7. Contributes to a safe and secure campus environment.
8. Enforces Code of Classroom Conduct and Code of Student Conduct.
9. Assists with program reviews, program accreditation, and SACSCOC accreditation as appropriate.
10. Attends meetings and events and actively participates on committees and task forces.
11. Attends the annual commencement ceremony.
12. Upholds the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
13. Supports diversity in all aspects.
14. Establishes or upholds learning outcomes that are relevant and meaningful.
15. Evaluates student progress in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
16. Develops, prepares, and/or delivers all levels of curriculum courses.
17. Completes required professional development annually.
18. Develops strong partnerships with appropriate community stakeholders in support of program and college improvement.
19. Participates in and attends community stakeholder meetings and committees as assigned.
20. Stays current with developments in the field of education (birth-age five).
21. Establishes and maintains productive and cooperative relationships with childcare facilities, Buncombe Partnership for children, high schools, and other Early Childhood professionals in the community.
22. Provides support to students and prospective students through all aspects of recruitment, retention, and enrollment.
23. Performs other duties as assigned.