Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 16,873 - 20,378; Part time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member for Early Childhood Education starting in Fall 2026 at Haverhill or Lawrence campuses. This position involves teaching the ECE271 practicum in Spanish, conducting site visits, and being part of the adjunct faculty pool for various courses.

Applicants must possess a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, have prior teaching experience, and be fluent in Spanish. The role supports a culturally diverse student population and requires adherence to NECC policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is required.
• Prior teaching experience in a related discipline is necessary.
• Experience using technology in instruction and assessment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses according to Academic Catalog description.
• Communicate fluently in Spanish to instruct and support students.
• Adhere to NECC policies and MCCC contract requirements.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Teaching experience

Technology in instruction

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

Brightspace Learning Management System

Job description

Job Description

Position: Adjunct Faculty – Early Childhood Education (Fall 2026).

Location: Haverhill or Lawrence campuses.

Summary: Seeking instructors for ECE271 practicum taught in Spanish, teaching in person at Lawrence one evening every other week, plus daytime practicum site visits and evaluations. Instructors will also join the adjunct faculty pool to teach various Early Childhood Education courses as needed, offered at campus, online, face‑to‑face, or hybrid formats.

Reports To: Dean of Business & Professional Studies.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses according to Academic Catalog description and departmental outcomes.
• Communicate fluently in Spanish (written and verbal) to instruct, engage, and support students.
• Adhere to NECC policies and MCCC contract requirements, including grading, deadlines, evaluation process, and syllabus requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Prior teaching experience in a related discipline.
• Experience using technology in instruction and assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community college teaching experience.
• Experience with online and hybrid teaching and experiential learning.
• Experience with Brightspace Learning Management System.
• Experience supporting a culturally diverse population.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the above qualifications are encouraged to provide written equivalency indicating how their background and experience prepare them for the responsibilities of this position.

Background Check

Acceptance requires passing a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

Salary

$1,512.00 to $1,826.00 per credit, per DCE step, per the DCE Contract. Non‑benefited.

Start Date

As needed, based on departmental requirements and candidate availability.

EEO Statement

Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's affirmative action officer/Title IX coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219, 978-556-3928, [e-mail]), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.