Faculty - Early Childhood Education

POSITION TITLE : Early Childhood Education Faculty

CLASSIFICATION : F2 - F5

FSLA : Exempt

REPORTS TO : Program Chair for Education

POSITION PURPOSE : Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within Early Childhood Education programs; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

This position will support the Early Childhood Pathways & Initiatives grant for the Hamilton County campus aimed at increasing the number of highly qualified early childhood educators.

This is a three-year grant-funded position with support provided through the Early Childhood Pathways & Initiatives grant. This full-time position will provide support to the statewide early childhood education initiative at the Hamilton County campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

INSTRUCTION

• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Must be available to teach both day and evening courses.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Use Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.

RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 07.01.00 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.

A qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets the program standard through :

o Professional certification in the field; or

o Two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS :

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Salary :

The starting salary for this role at the Instructor (F-2) rank is $43,000 for a nine-month contract. Faculty rank and salary will be determined by education and experience. Summer contracts could be available, but are dependent on enrollment.

This position is grant funded for three years. There is no guarantee the position will be extended.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.