Position Summary
This position is primarily responsible for providing instruction within the Early Childhood Education Program. Instruction may consist of day, night, and online, as well as, developing and updating courses taught in a classroom/laboratory setting at the main campus, Bertie Campus, and/or assigned high school campuses; regularly utilizes the LMS distance learning environment for instruction as appropriate for the specific class and institutional requirements for online instruction. Ensures that the students are ready for the workforce and continuing education.
Education/Experience Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
Non-transfer Courses: The equivalent of a terminal degree in the academic area and/or teaching certifications as required by the applicable accreditation bodies.
Transfer Course: A minimum of a master's degree in the academic subject OR a minimum of a master's degree with at least 18 credit hours in the academic subject from a regionally accredited institution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction for students in a physical and online instructional setting
• Instruct day, evening, and online sections as needed for the program and students
• Supervision of students on work-based learning, internships, and apprenticeships
• Ability to teach students in both high school and traditional college settings
• Organize and maintain a clean and efficient classroom and laboratory setting; model and instruct students on the importance of a clean and organized work environment.
• Prepare course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, handouts, tests, and schedule classroom activities
• Gather resources for class, conduct critiques, and secure guest speakers
• Select textbooks and develop and prepare supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons; use of open resource materials (free textbooks) to reduce textbook costs when appropriate.
• Develop, prepare and grade assignments identified to evaluate student performance and based on student learning outcomes and competencies
• Contact students who are absent from class
• Maintain shop and lab safety within current regulations
• Utilize technology to enhance classroom presentations
• Completes various student forms such as attendance, withdrawals, registration, drop/add, credit for prior learning, and credit by examination.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain other records and data bases according to program needs and/or accreditation requirements
• Assist in the implementation of policies and procedures that relate to required teaching area
• Request and order supplies and materials as needed
• Assess the relevancy and impact of lesson content and teaching methods; revise and improve lesson format; request books for the library
• Serve as a liaison between students and administration
• Assist in the recruitment and retention of students
Education/Experience Qualifications
Master's degree in early childhood education OR a minimum of a master's degree with at least 18 credit hours in early childhood education from a regionally accredited institution