Instructor, Early Childhood Education

Nichols College; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job description

and the job listing Expires on April 30, 2025

With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.

One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.

The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.

FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.

Who You Are

As a part-time instructor in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Department, you will provide instruction in all levels of education, including developmental and/or transfer levels. Course assignments will be made based on experience.

You work individually, as well as in collaboration with colleagues, to develop innovative curriculum which meets the needs of our diverse population of students. Student retention and success is your top priority. You will utilize technology and effective teaching strategies to develop students’ critical thinking skills.

You may be asked to teach at different times, locations and modalities to meet the needs of the College.

Please note: This is an on-campus position with the opportunity for hybrid remote opportunities. All qualified candidates will remain in a talent pool for future consideration and need to be residents of Colorado by the first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.

SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of March 31, 2025.

Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application package submitted by candidate. Completed application package includes:

A resume;

1. A letter of interest;

A copy of official transcripts;

A one-page statement of your teaching philosophy; and

A list of courses and the semesters you have taught.

Primary Duties

1. Teaching and Instruction: The instructor will develop and deliver lectures, lead class discussions, and facilitate hands-on activities on topics related to early childhood education such as guidance strategies, child development, working with families and communities, and nutrition health and safety. Instructors should have the ability to teach in-person and online.
2. Course Preparation: Preparing course materials such as syllabi, lesson plans, reading assignments, quizzes, and exams. The instructor is responsible for ensuring that the content aligns with the course objectives and standards.
3. Student Engagement and Support: Providing guidance and support to students, including answering questions, offering feedback on assignments, and frequently checking D2L and email. They may also mentor students in their professional development in the field of early childhood education.
4. Assessment and Grading: Evaluating students’ work, including assignments, projects, exams, and participation. Maintaining accurate records of student progress and grades is a key aspect of this role.
5. Collaboration: Working with other faculty members, administrators, and community partners to enhance the program’s curriculum, integrate best practices, and stay updated on current trends in early childhood education.
6. Professional Development: Staying current with developments in early childhood education, including attending workshops, conferences, and training sessions. This also includes keeping abreast of state and national education standards and regulations.
7. Classroom Management: Ensuring a productive and respectful learning environment for students. This involves managing the dynamics of the classroom and addressing student concerns.

Qualifications

Required Education/Training & Work Experience:

1. A related associate’s degree (or current industry license or certification) and 4000 verified occupational/industry hours within seven (7) years.

OR

1. A related bachelor’s or any master’s degree with 18 discipline related credits and 2000 verified occupational/industry hours within seven (7) years.

Related Degrees: Early Childhood Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Human Development and Family Studies, Elementary Education, Special Education, Family and Child Development, Child Psychology, possession of a Level 2 Colorado Early Childhood Coaching Credential, minimum of 5 years experience working as an “Expanding Quality for Infant Toddler Trainer”.

Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.