Instructor, Early Childhood Education and Teaching (BAS Program)

Tarrant County College; Forest Hill (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarrant County College in Texas seeks an Instructor for Early Childhood Education and Teaching in the BAS Program. You will contribute to student success by delivering课程based instruction across varied modalities, aligning with the college master syllabus and utilizing educational technologies.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Education or related field, a Texas teaching certification, and several years of EC-3 to elementary teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Education, Early Childhood Education, Math Education, or Science Education.
• Three (3) or more years teaching as a Texas state certified teacher in early childhood - elementary grades (EC-3, EC-4, EC-6, 1-8)
• Current Texas state teacher certification.
• Degree must be from a regionally accredited college oruniversity

Responsibilities

• Teach classes based on varied schedules and modalities as assigned.
• Develop curricula and individual course syllabi as assigned.
• Prepare assignments and assessments to ensure learning outcomes.
• Deliver instruction using the College Master Syllabus and LMS.
• Maintain attendance records and certify enrollments by deadlines.
• Post grades weekly and submit final grades on time.
• Assist in assessing student outcomes and program learning outcomes.

Skills

Collaborative work

Critical thinking

Technology integration

Student-centered learning

Curriculum development

Classroom management

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Texas state teaching certification

Job description

Title: Instructor, Early Childhood Education and Teaching(BAS Program)

Department: SO Education

Campus Location: South Campus

Employee Classification: FAC - Faculty

Position Type: FT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $64,118.00;Commensurate with education and experience

Work Hours: Varies based on course schedule

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Special Instructions to Applicant: This posting will beutilized to fill two (2) full-time instructor positions

Job Summary

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader,instructors provide assistance to students in their learningprocess by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials,facilities, and educational technologies available to complementthe teaching and learning process providing a direct impact tostudent success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules andmodalities as assigned by designated supervisor (may include onlineor Weekend College)
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders'expectations of the College
• Aids in the development of curricula, including individual coursesyllabi as assigned
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following theCollege Master Syllabus using the approved learning managementsystem
• Works with colleagues to select appropriate textbooks fordepartmental adoptions, and abides by departmental decisions fortextbooks
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials,including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests formeetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matterexpertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge oflearning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement oflearning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conduciveto student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies studentenrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance withdiscipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students,posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submitsfinal grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learningoutcomes and program learning outcomes and to achievinginstitutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dualcredit courses

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege
• Complete all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule tokeep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subject tochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree or higher in Education, Early ChildhoodEducation, Math Education, or Science Education
2. Three (3) or more years teaching as a Texas state certifiedteacher in early childhood - elementary grades (EC-3, EC-4, EC-6, 1-8), and
3. Current Texas state teacher certification.

*Degree must be from a regionally accredited college oruniversity

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one (1) years' working experience supervising teachercandidates in clinical or field-based settings and/or managingpartnerships with ISDs or community-based childcare providers
• At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing activelearning techniques, service learning and innovativetechnology
• At least one (1) year's experience teaching in Dual Credit andEarly College High School programs
• Current Texas Educator Certification (EC-6 or EC-12), withSpecial Education and/or English as a Second Language Supplementalendorsements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicateproblems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work arevaried, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems,including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, andpresentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonalrelationships
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
• Knowledge of how students learn
• Ability to adapt to student learning needs
• Utilization of student-centered integrative learningstrategies
• Promotion of positive expectations of students
• Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
• Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
• Assessment of student learning
• Assessment of self-learning
• Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
• Development of relevant content for classes
• Development of effective classroom management processes andstrategies
• Experience mentoring students
• Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
• Engagement in service to the institution, profession, andcommunity
• Participation in professional development in the teachingdiscipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and inpedagogy
• Continued educational attainment

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionallyrequired to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee mustoccasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific visionabilities required by this job include close vision, distancevision, color vision, peripheral vision, and theability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentatives of those an employee encounters while performingthe essential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanicalparts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Thenoise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access toits employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available toqualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate inthe application, interview, assessment, or selection process. Torequest an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources viaemail at [e-mail].