Child Development Instructor (Part-Time) Oakhurst Community College Center

SCCCD International Education; Oakhurst (CA); On-site; USD 6,266,702 - 8,403,360; Part time

Job summary

Oakhurst Community College Center seeks a part-time Child Development Instructor to teach a broad range of courses in child development. Classes may be offered in the evening, on weekends, online, or in hybrid formats at the Oakhurst campus.

Responsibilities include delivering engaging instruction, staying current with regulations, and using diverse teaching methods. Candidates should hold a master’s in related field and a California CC teaching credential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or higher in relevant field and state credential.
• Equivalency may be used.
• Commitment to equity and diversity in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in child development across multiple formats (face-to-face, online, hybrid).
• Maintain professional conduct and current knowledge of state regulations.
• Develop and provide syllabi, maintain records, and submit grades timely.
• Use varied pedagogies and technology to engage students.

Education

Master’s in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/family and consumer studies (specialization in child development/early childhood education or educational psychology)

Bachelor’s in one of the above and master’s social work/education supervision/elementary education/special education/psychology/bilingual education/life management/home economics/family life studies

California Community College teaching credential

Equivalency considered

Tools

Computer Assisted Instruction

Job description

Child Development Instructor (Part-Time) Oakhurst Community College Center

Location: Madera Community College at Oakhurst

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Responsibilities

Providing instruction in Child Development in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on‑line or off‑campus and large group instruction classes as needed, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Child Development;
• Teaching a full range of courses in child development;
• Currency on state regulations related to early childhood education programs;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face‑to‑face, on‑line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner;
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education;
• Bachelor’s in any of the above AND master’s social work, education supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies or family and consumer studies;
• A valid California Community College teaching credential;
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity‑minded practice within the classroom.

Desirable Qualifications

• Related work and professional experience;
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
• Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
• Ability to develop new and current curriculum and focus on student learning outcomes to improve student learning;
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth;
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits

Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture, $38.67 – $52.55 for lab, and $38.30 – $52.05 for non‑instructional. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.