Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education (Spanish)

College of Lake County; United States; On-site; USD 1,891,000 - 1,948,000; Part time

Job summary

College of Lake County is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member in Early Childhood Education (Spanish) to teach daytime, evening, and Saturday courses at Grayslake, Waukegan, and Vernon Hills campuses.

The instructor will develop instructional materials, participate in curriculum planning, and engage in college service, governance, and professional development to support student success.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related discipline; - -OR- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related discipline with eighteen college hours
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures, languages, and abilities; support diverse student bodies and faculty
• Competency in technologies commonly used in college level instruction

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the subject field with diverse student bodies.
• Develop instructional materials and assessments; maintain timely communications with students.
• Attend adjunct meetings in Fall and Spring semesters; participate in governance and college committees.
• Maintain current knowledge of subject matter and develop/update curriculum and course outlines.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and provide feedback; manage grades electronically.
• Meet all classes as scheduled and provide required course documentation.

Skills

Diversity awareness

Educational technologies

Teaching

Education

Master's degree in ECE or related

Bachelor's with 18 college hours in ECE or related

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity? The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for Part-Time or Part Time Staff Under 20 Hours (ex: health insurance).

Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education (Spanish)

Job Summary

This position will be involved in the instruction of first and second year college level courses to a diverse student body during daytime, evening, and Saturday classes at Grayslake, Waukegan, and/or Vernon Hills. The faculty member will develop, prepare, and revise instructional materials as well as participate in program evaluation and curriculum planning and development. The instructor will participate in department, division, and general faculty meetings, serve on division and college committees, and participate in other forms of college service. Early Childhood Education instructors are required to maintain an active program of professional development related to institutional objectives. The instructor will utilize appropriate technology to deliver instructional materials, maintain grades, provide timely communications with students, etc. Maintains current knowledge of subject matter via professional organization membership, attendance of seminars, conferences and classes, and professional publications.

Job Description

Teach courses in subject field. Develop instructional materials. Assess student learning and assign grades. Attend required Adjunct meetings in the Fall and Spring semesters. Participate in college governance and other aspects of academic life. Maintain current knowledge of subject matter. Faculty members are expected to maintain current in compliance training, including compliance under Title IX “Responsible Employee” and, if applicable, Clery Act Campus Security Authority. Select, prepare and maintain current curriculum, course outlines and printed and non-printed instructional materials. Teach courses as scheduled each academic semester. Provide instructional support to the students. Refer students, when appropriate, to sources of specialized services within the College. Provide the Division and the students a syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, attendance policies in line with those of the college, texts and readings, timelines and evaluation criteria, and any other information required by College, Division, or departmental policy. Observe and evaluate student performance in meeting course objectives and learning outcomes through assignments, projects, discussions or examinations. Provide feedback in a timely manner on student progress. Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles. Maintain office/discipline/grade/division records as required by the College. Be available for student consultation through phone or email. Use the appropriate College policies and procedures to resolve and document student complaints, concerns and problems. Assist in developing and administering discipline-appropriate measures of student academic achievement, use departmental testing instruments as provided. Administer other instruments designed to measure student learning outcomes as requested and required by the department. Provide all results as requested. Conduct all classes in accordance with an established and current course syllabus and approved textbook (and/or related instructional material). Meet all classes for the scheduled time. Submit all grades (mid/final) electronically prior to the required deadlines. Provide the Registrar appropriate grade records. Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery. Revise and update course content as needed. Participate, when appropriate, in the formation and meetings of program advisory boards, college, division, and department committees. Maintain a high level of professional ethics. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

Required Qualification(s)

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related discipline; - -OR-–Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education -OR-related discipline with eighteen (18) college/university semester hours -OR-equivalent related to early childhood education. Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, gender identities, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Competency in technologies commonly used in college level instruction.

Desired Qualification(s)

Demonstrated professional learning or certification in evidence-based student-focused pedagogical teaching and assessment practice such as ACUE, workshops and data use

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule 2025 -2026

$1,373

Per Load Hour Compensation Schedule 2026 -2027

$1,414

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part time

Total Hours Per Week: 5

Position Type: Faculty

Job Family: Part-Time Faculty

Posting Date: 11/05/2025

Expected Start Date: 12/08/2025

Compensation Grade:

Location: Grayslake Campus

Department: JM - Business & Social Sciences Operations Department

EEO Statement

College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, parental status, pregnancy or any other status protected by law.

College of Lake County (CLC) is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth. CLC achieved a milestone in 2025 with its designation as a Leader College of Distinction. CLC is part of the Achieving the Dream (ATD) Network, made up of 300+ colleges committed to supporting student success at their institutions and promoting economic vitality throughout their communities. CLC has been a member of the ATD Network since 2019 and has held Leader College status since 2023.