Part Time Early Childhood Studies Certificate Instructor

Niagara Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Niagara seeks a part‑time instructor to teach courses for the Early Childhood Studies Certificate program. The instructor will deliver classes throughout the academic year, participate in departmental meetings and professional development sessions, and support student learning outcomes.

The role requires delivering instruction in person, hybrid, or online formats, holding office hours, and providing timely feedback on student progress.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Experience working with pre‑school children.
• ABD or Doctorate in Education in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of early childhood teaching experience.
• Experience teaching online or at the college level.
• Experience teaching at a community college.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in the agreed format (face‑to‑face, hybrid, or online).
• Hold office hours, in person or virtually.
• Report on student learning outcomes at semester end.
• Submit grades at semester conclusion.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as requested.

Skills

Experience with pre-school children

Education

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Part Time Early Childhood Studies Certificate Instructor

SUNY Niagara seeks a part‑time instructor to teach courses for the Early Childhood Studies Certificate program. The instructor will deliver classes throughout the academic year, participate in departmental meetings and professional development sessions, and support student learning outcomes.

General Description

Teach Early Childhood Education courses, including Early Childhood Education, Anti‑Bias in Early Childhood Education, and Infant and Toddler Care and Education. Attend in‑person meetings, trainings, and other campus obligations as required, even when courses are delivered online. Provide students with engaging instruction, clear grading, and regular feedback on learning outcomes.

Typical Work Activities

• Deliver instruction in the agreed format (face‑to‑face, hybrid, or online).
• Hold office hours, in person or virtually.
• Report on student learning outcomes at semester end.
• Submit grades at semester conclusion.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as requested.

Essential Functions

Work effectively with a diverse student population, communicate with students, peers, supervisors, and the campus community, prepare and present course materials, operate required computer systems, and comply with Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Experience working with pre‑school children.

Desirable Qualifications

• ABD or Doctorate in Education in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of early childhood teaching experience.
• Experience teaching online or at the college level.
• Experience teaching at a community college.

Remuneration

$1,008 per lecture hour and $903 per lab hour.

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.