Early Childhood Education Adjunct

Description

The Early Childhood Education is seeking a part-time faculty position, teaching a variety of Early Childhood 100 and 200-level courses. The candidate selected will be able to teach various courses from the ECED curriculum in accordance with the college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course syllabi, and any departmental guidelines, as well as other Early Childhood courses regularly offered. Selected candidates may be asked to teach evening, distance (online, hybrid, and/or ITV), and at branch campus courses when required. Faculty are required to provide quality teaching, including related preparation, grading, and record-keeping; class syllabi to students enrolled in classes and to the division office as requested.

Essential Functions

• Mastery knowledge of Early Childhood course content areas;
• Ability to implement Early Childhood course curriculum meeting the standards in accordance with local licensing laws, state-wide Core Competencies and nationally (NAEYC) normed standards as well as program needs across the college;
• Knowledge of Early Achievers program standards and ability to advise students working at state rated child care facilities;
• Knowledge of common courses contained within the ECE Stackable Certificates;
• Ability to utilize a variety of teaching methods and modalities to engage and meet the educational needs of diverse student populations;
• Ability to accommodate accessibility and other special accommodations via course materials and classroom activities as needed;
• Willingness and ability to collaborate with peers and to work as part of an educational team;
• Ability to incorporate the use of technology (i.e. Learning Management Systems) to support instruction (Web-Enhanced, hybrid, and/or online);
• Ability to maintain discipline, course and student records in a professional and timely manner;

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications - MA in Early Childhood or related degree in Early Childhood Education
• Teaching Experience in Early Childhood (college-level teaching experience preferred)

Additional Information

• Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.
• Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment. Final salary contract will be determined based on educational qualifications and applicable credits.
• This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary listed is a range based on per quarter.
• A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE).
• Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off-campus assignments including travel to clinical sites may be a part of the instructional load.
• Adjunct positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur.
• Applying does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.
• Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits upon their initial hire. Adjunct faculty must work 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count towards this requirement.
• The list of benefits that may be available after is as follows:
• Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan;
• TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, Aflac, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate, and priority consideration for on-site childcare on a space available.

Conditions of Employment

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• Candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.

How To Apply

• To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:
• Olympic College Online Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
• Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.
• EEO Statement