Elementary Education Instructor/Faculty

Cankdeska Cikana Community College; Fort Totten District (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cankdeska Cikana Community College in North Dakota seeks a college-level Elementary Education instructor to design and deliver courses covering foundations, child development, and instructional strategies. You will develop syllabi, materials, and assessments aligned with program goals and college standards.

The role includes advising and mentoring students to promote degree completion and successful transfers to four-year institutions, with an emphasis on culturally responsive teaching for

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Elementary Education, Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience in an elementary school, college, or other educational setting.
• Knowledge of elementary education, curriculum development, instructional methods, and student assessment.
• Ability to provide effective instruction to diverse learners.
• Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and instructional technology skills.
• Commitment to student success, culturally responsive education, and the mission of CCCC.
• At least five years of elementary classroom teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach college-level Elementary Education courses, including foundations, child development, instructional methods, and classroom management.
• Prepare syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments aligned with program outcomes and standards.
• Provide academic advising, mentorship, and support to promote student success, degree completion, and transfer.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Tech skills

Education

Master’s degree in Elementary Education

Doctoral degree in Education

Job description

• Develop and teach college-level Elementary Education courses, including educational foundations, child development, instructional methods, and classroom management.
• Prepare course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments aligned with program learning outcomes and institutional standards.
• Provide academic advising, mentorship, and support to promote student success, degree completion, and transfer to four-year institutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Elementary Education, Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Teaching experience in an elementary school, college, or other educational setting.
• Knowledge of elementary education, curriculum development, instructional methods, and student assessment.
• Ability to provide effective instruction to students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and instructional technology skills.
• Commitment to student success, culturally responsive education, and the mission of CCCC.
• At least five years of elementary classroom teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Education or a related field.
• Current or previous elementary education teaching licensure with over five years of elementary classroom teaching experience.
• Experience working with Native American students and tribal communities.
• Knowledge of Dakota language, culture, history, and Indigenous educational practices.
• Experience with student field placements, teacher preparation, program assessment, or transfer pathways.

Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening. CCCC gives preference to qualified Native American’s and Veterans in accordance with the Spirit Lake Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). CCCC is an EEOC Employer.