Child Development Instructor

Reid State Technical College; Evergreen (AL); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 59 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Reid State Community College seeks a full-time Child Development Instructor to plan, deliver, and assess courses in Child Development and Early Childhood Education in line with ACCS and RSCC requirements.

The role includes advising, program improvement, and partnerships with early childhood providers. Teaching assignments may include day, evening, online, hybrid, dual enrollment, and off-campus instruction.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or related field with 18 graduate hours in relevant areas.
• At least three years of successful teaching experience in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field.
• Effective written and oral communication and ability to teach and work with diverse students.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, organize, teach, and evaluate assigned Child Development and Early Childhood Education courses using approved ACCS descriptions and college requirements.
• Design accessible, engaging instruction integrating evidence-informed practices and family engagement.
• Deliver instruction in multiple modalities including classroom, online, hybrid, dual enrollment, and off-campus settings.

Conhecimentos

Teaching experience

Communication skills

independence & collaboration

Instructional technology

Student advising

Formação académica

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Ferramentas

Canvas / LMS

Online learning tools

College systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The full-time Child Development Instructor is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing instruction in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and related assigned courses in accordance with approved Alabama Community College System (ACCS) curriculum and Reid State Community College (RSCC) requirements. The instructor provides academic advising, supports student success, maintains academic and accreditation documentation, contributes to curriculum and program improvement, and builds relationships with early childhood education providers and community partners. Assignments may include day, evening, online, hybrid, dual enrollment, and off-campus instruction.

This is a full-time, nine-month faculty appointment. Teaching assignments, student contact hours, office hours, advising, planning, and institutional service responsibilities will be determined under current ACCS faculty-load procedures and RSCC policy. Assignments may include approved travel, evening or other instructional activities, and additional duties associated with program operation and student support.

Salary Commensurate with education and experience according to ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule D1, Rank IA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, teach, and evaluate assigned Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and related courses using the approved ACCS course descriptions, Plans of Instruction, learning outcomes, syllabi, and College curriculum requirements.
• Design accessible, engaging instruction that integrates evidence-informed approaches to child development, developmentally appropriate practice, family engagement, inclusive early childhood settings, and professional standards.
• Prepare, submit, discuss, and maintain accurate course syllabi and instructional materials; explain learning objectives, attendance expectations, grading procedures, academic integrity, and assessment criteria.
• Deliver high-quality instruction in classroom, field-based, online, hybrid, dual enrollment, or other approved modalities; provide effective oversight of students during supervised learning activities.
• Use Canvas or the College-designated learning management system, approved student information systems, and instructional technologies to communicate, teach, assess, document progress, and support students.
• Maintain current, complete attendance, grade, assessment, student-learning, and other required academic records; submit grades, rosters, early alerts, progress reports, and other records by established deadlines.
• Evaluate student learning consistently; return substantive and timely feedback; use course and program assessment findings to improve learning outcomes and instructional methods.
• Maintain regular office hours; advise students regarding degree/certificate plans, schedules, progression, academic success, career pathways, transfer considerations, and referrals to RSCC support services.
• Assist with student recruitment, onboarding, retention, completion, and employment preparation, including program information sessions, school/community outreach, and follow-up with students who need assistance.
• Participate in curriculum review and revision, academic program assessment, institutional effectiveness, advisory committee activities, program reviews, and improvement plans.
• Coordinate and maintain appropriate professional relationships with childcare centers, early learning programs, schools, employers, and other community partners; document at least two business/industry contacts or visits per academic term when required by College practice.
• Assist with arrangements and oversight for approved field observations, practicums, applied learning experiences, and program partnerships in accordance with course and site requirements.
• Recommend appropriate textbooks, open educational resources, instructional technology, educational materials, and program resources through established College procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with licensure, professional standards, and applicable early childhood education regulations and program requirements relevant to assigned coursework; refer specialized compliance matters to appropriate College offices.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, respectful, student-centered learning environment; implement applicable accessibility requirements, FERPA protections, and College policies.
• Attend faculty and division meetings, orientation, professional development, commencement, committee work, and other required College activities.
• Maintain professional competence in child development, teaching methods, educational technology, and relevant current practice; complete required credentialing and professional development documentation.
• Contribute to program planning, scheduling, resource requests, advisory input, and other administrative activities requested by the Division Chair or Dean of Instruction.
• Demonstrate professional ethics, timely communication, collegiality, and appropriate conduct with students, parents/guardians when applicable, community partners, employees, and the public.
• Perform other duties consistent with the faculty position as assigned by the designated Division Chair, Dean of Instruction, President, or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A master's degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a closely related education field, with at least eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, and/or Elementary Education applicable to the courses assigned; credentials will be reviewed for discipline alignment.
• At least three (3) years of successful teaching experience in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a closely related field.
• Effective written and oral communication and demonstrated ability to teach and work constructively with students of varied academic preparation and backgrounds.
• Proficiency with instructional technology, online learning tools, standard productivity applications, and the ability to learn and use College-designated systems.
• Ability to perform teaching, advising, assessment, communication, and administrative duties independently and collaboratively; ability to work effectively with students, employees, and the public.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or higher specifically in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, with graduate coursework directly relevant to the assigned courses.
• Teaching experience at the community college, college, or secondary level; experience in an early childhood classroom or childcare program.
• Experience using Canvas or a comparable learning management system; teaching online, hybrid, or dual enrollment courses.
• Experience in student advising, curriculum development, learning-outcomes assessment, child development program administration, community engagement, or early childhood employer partnerships.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Reid State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Reid State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Reid State Community College will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for the interview are encouraged to request it when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award being made. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.

The College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.