Part-time Faculty Pool: Child Development/Early Childhood Education

Merced College; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 90,370 - 116,806; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Sick leave benefits

Job summary

A community college in California seeks a part-time faculty member for Child Development/Early Childhood Education. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in a related field and experience in preschool education. Responsibilities include delivering engaging instruction and maintaining student records. Additional compensation is available for a doctorate. This position is a unique opportunity to contribute to a culturally diverse educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in child development or related fields required.
• Experience in early childhood education and knowledge of transitional kindergarten standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative instruction aligned with established course outlines.
• Maintain regular contact with students and submit required records.
• Participate in curriculum development and professional activities.

Skills

Teaching experience in preschool

Knowledge of DEIA principles

Fluency in Spanish

Education

Master's degree in Child Development

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Part-time Faculty Pool: Child Development/Early Childhood Education

Salary: $65.60 - $84.79 Hourly

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 20250017

Closing: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Merced College, CA

Department: Child Development

Open pool for academic year 2025-2026. Additional Compensation for Doctorate.

Ready to join the transformation? Merced College is a community college focused on innovation and student success. This description preserves the original information while presenting it in a clean, accessible format.

General Description

This is a part-time, instructional assignment in the Child Development department under the general direction of the Dean of Allied Health, Child Development, Kinesiology & Public Safety. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening and weekend hours.

Examples of Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and established course outlines and expectations
• Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policies and maintain regular and substantive contact with students
• Maintain and submit required student attendance and scholastic records on the Learning Management System (e.g., grades and syllabi)
• Utilize the Learning Management System to deliver, prepare, and grade class assignments and examinations
• Maintain and utilize effective skills in instructional design, applications, and methods
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
• Participate in the development and review of curriculum
• Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials
• Participate in departmental, area, and campus professional activities/committees
• Represent the college within the Merced community and within professional circles
• Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments to continually improve student learning outcomes

Typical Qualifications

• Required:
• Master's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education, educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education OR
• Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND Master's degree in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies, or family and consumer studies OR
• The equivalent
• Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment.

• Preferred:
• A depth of knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for young children and/or teaching experience in a preschool center
• Literacy and fluency in Spanish
• Knowledge of Transitional Kindergarten Standards and Elementary Education Curriculum
• Experience teaching in an online environment
• Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments

Supplemental Information

How to Apply: Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at the following URL: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/promotionaljobs

Required Documentation:

• Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)
• Resume
• List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)
• Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired.
• Diversity Statement: The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. Please describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Limit to one page.
• If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization.
• If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who seek equivalency)
• If applicable, Equivalency information URL: https://www.mccd.edu/about-merced-college/divisions/human-resources/equivalency/

Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile.

Interview Information: Applicants deemed highly qualified may be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Employee Benefits: Sick leave, part-time hourly faculty shall earn sick leave credit at the rate of one hour for every twenty hours of paid service.

Condition of Employment: The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at their own expense prior to the start of employment. All new employees must verify identity and right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply, visit the Merced College career page: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mccd/jobs/4973254/part-time-faculty-pool-child-development-early-childhood-education

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