Adjunct Faculty — Early Childhood Education (EEAS Program)

Theoria Technical College Llc; United States; À distance; USD 54 000 - 89 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Theoria Technical College seeks adjunct faculty to teach EEAS courses online for the 5-week term. Courses are asynchronous and hosted in the Orbund LMS; instructors deliver engaging, student-centered instruction for 3-unit courses.

Qualified candidates hold a master's in ECE or related field and have postsecondary teaching experience, preferably online. The college supports flexible, remote work and a commitment to accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in online or hybrid formats.
• Familiarity with NAEYC standards and ECE workforce guidelines.
• Ability to provide timely, constructive feedback in online courses.

Responsabilités

• Deliver assigned EEAS or ECE/CDA courses in Orbund per syllabus.
• Maintain RSI with weekly announcements and feedback.
• Grade student work and submit final grades within timelines.
• Respond to student inquiries within 48 business hours.
• Complete required institutional training within 30 days.
• Participate in 90-day probationary review and annual evaluation.
• Adhere to ethical conduct and confidentiality of student information.

Connaissances

Online teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student assessment

Formation

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education

Active state credential (CDA/California Permit or equivalent)

Bachelor's degree in related field

Outils

Orbund LMS

Description du poste

Future Opening: Adjunct Faculty — Early Childhood Education (EEAS Program)

Part Time • Fully Remote - US

Modality: 100% online via Orbund LMS | Term Length: 5 weeks (35-day terms) | Credit Hours: 3 semester units per course

About Theoria Technical College

About Theoria Technical College

Theoria Technical College is a California-approved (BPPE), ACCJC-Candidate, ACCET-accredited private postsecondary institution offering an Early Childhood Education Associate of Science degree (EEAS) and an aligned ECE/CDA Certificate program in a fully online format. We prepare students for credentialing and employment in early childhood and child-development settings, with strong alignment to NAEYC and California Department of Education ECE workforce standards.

About the Program

About the Program

We are building a roster of qualified adjunct faculty to teach courses across the Early Childhood Education Associate of Science (EEAS) degree program and the ECE/CDA Certificate program. Each course is a 3-unit, 5-week asynchronous offering delivered through Orbund. Hiring is by discipline match — qualified candidates may be assigned to one or more of the following courses based on credentials, experience, and availability:

• EEAS-101 — Child Growth and Development
• EEAS-102 — Child, Family, Community, and School Socialization
• EEAS-103 — Early Childhood Curriculum
• EEAS-104 — Infant and Toddler Development
• EEAS-105 — Early Childhood Program Administration
• EEAS-106 — Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children
• EEAS-120 — Effective Strategies for Challenging Behaviors
• EEAS-210 — Early Childhood Special Needs Education
• EEAS-320 — Creating Environments for Learning
• EEAS-330 — Music and Movement
• EEAS-410 — STEAM for Infants and Toddlers
• EEAS-610 — Promoting Wellness and Addressing Trauma in Early Childhood

Position Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned asynchronous, instructor-facilitated EEAS or ECE/CDA courses in Orbund consistent with the institutional syllabus and course shell.
• Maintain Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) per 34 CFR §600.2: weekly announcements, instructor-led discussion facilitation, individualized graded feedback, and timely response to student inquiries.
• Grade student work and submit final grades within institutional timelines (10 business days for assignments; 7 days after term close for final grades).
• Respond to student communications within 48 business hours, excluding weekends.
• Complete required institutional training (Accreditation Responsibilities, FERPA, and others) within 30 days of engagement.
• Participate in 90-day probationary review and annual evaluation under AOP 7.1.x.
• Adhere to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and maintain confidentiality of all child, family, and student information.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Special Education, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited U.S. institution; OR
• Master's degree in Education, Human Development, Psychology, or related field with at least 18 graduate semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development coursework.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field, AND
• Active CDA Credential, California Child Development Permit, or equivalent state credential, AND
• Minimum five years of direct early childhood practice or teacher-of-teachers experience.

All EEAS / ECE-CDA candidates must also have:

• Demonstrated postsecondary teaching experience, preferably in an online or hybrid environment.
• Working knowledge of NAEYC standards, the California ECE Foundations, or comparable national/state frameworks.
• Reliable computer, internet, and home-office setup compatible with Orbund.
• U.S. work authorization (employment eligibility documentation required at offer).
• Mandated reporter training current within the past 24 months (or willingness to complete prior to first day of instruction).

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related discipline.
• Three or more years of online undergraduate teaching experience.
• Direct practice experience in early childhood classrooms, family child care, or early intervention settings.
• Active California Child Development Permit (Director or Site Supervisor level) or comparable credential.
• Experience teaching trauma-informed, inclusive, or special-needs ECE content.
• Bilingual capability (Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, or other languages serving California ECE communities).

Theoria Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration

for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.