Part-Time Instructor of Elementary Teacher Education - School of Language Arts and Education - ...

Yosemite Community College District; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 107,452 - 172,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Not eligible for benefits

Job summary

Yosemite Community College District invites applications for a Part-Time Instructor of Elementary Teacher Education at Modesto Junior College. The assignment includes teaching lower-division Education courses, online and in-person, coordinating program development, advising a student club, and collaborating with schools and CSUs to promote future teachers.

The position emphasizes equity, contextualized learning, and shared governance; strong communication and adaptability are essential in a

Qualifications

• Master’s in Education or the equivalent; district equivalency policy applies.
• Ability to teach face-to-face and online courses in Elementary Teacher Education.
• Experience coordinating program development and advising students.

Responsibilities

• Teach existing curriculum both face-to-face and online to increase student access.
• Coordinate development of the program and advise a student club.
• Collaborate with schools and universities to promote future teachers.
• Develop teaching pathways and work with faculty to contextualize courses.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advising

Education

Master’s in Education or equivalent

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Job Title: Part-Time Instructor of Elementary Teacher Education - School of Language Arts and Education - Modesto Junior College 2026-2027

Site: Modesto Junior College

Salary Range / Other:

The Hourly Range: $78.15 to $124.94
Doctorate Range: $92.09 to $128.22
(2025-2026 Certified Part-time Instructor/Overload Hourly Salary Schedule)

Part Time Faculty office Hours are paid at a flat rate of $30 per hour.

Benefits:

Not Eligible for Benefits:
With the exception of Workers’ Compensation coverage, not eligible to participate in the District’s benefit programs.

Scope of Assignment:

The successful candidate will join the Elementary Teacher Education Department to (a) teach existing curriculum both face-to-face and online to increase student access, (b) coordinate the development of the program, including advising a student club, creating teaching pathways, and working together with other faculty to increase contextualized teaching for courses in the program, and © work collaboratively with elementary schools, Stan State, and other institutions to promote the development of future teachers in our service area.

Minimum Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s in Education OR the equivalent.

Determined by California State Chancellor’s Office. Click link below for discipline applicable Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges (cccco.edu)

The District has adopted an equivalency procedure that enables consideration of applications by individuals who may not directly meet the qualifications listed above. For more information on equivalency, you may access the link below:

https://www.yosemite.edu/recruitment/equivalency_policy_and_procedures

Knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STANDARDS

• Mobility: ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, and reach above and below desk level.
• Dexterity: fine manipulation sufficient to operate a keyboard, handle individual papers, write and take notes.
• Lifting: occasional lifting of papers, files, equipment and material weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Visual Requirements: close vision sufficient to read files, documents, and computer screens and do close-up work; ability to adjust focus frequently.
• Hearing/Talking: ability to hear normal speech, speak and hear on the telephone, and speak in person.
• Emotional/Psychological Factors: ability to make decisions and concentrate; frequent contact with others including some public contact; frequent deadlines and time-limited assignments.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS

• Experience in the K-12 system and the college-university transfer process
• Ability to develop curriculum or services that stress innovation and improve student equity.
• Enthusiasm for the learning process.
• Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Capable of instructing using teaching methods that accommodate various student-learning styles.
• Participate in professional growth and remain current in subject area and major state initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment of change and ambiguity.
• Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success.
• Willingness to participate effectively in shared governance and to work collaboratively.
• Personal qualifications such as effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or experience in teaching Education courses or Counseling students at the community college or the elementary school level.
• Current knowledge of Education practices in the State of California and the transfer process to CSUs, UCs, or private universities.
• Experience developing educational programs that include but are not limited to student field trips, conferences, and contextualized learning and pathways to completion
• Current understanding of assessment processes for improving student success at the course, program, and degree level.
• Competent in new pedagogies, such as contextualized and accelerated learning, supplemental instruction, on-line or hybrid teaching, and other pedagogies directed at improving student success and student equity.
• Recent experience working with African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, and other students who have been minoritized in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within 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 diverse students who have been minoritized;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Experience and expertise in culturally responsive teaching in Education or Counseling, especially as it relates to the teaching profession and students’ lives, interests, and communities;
• Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within coursework and the classroom;
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Hispanic-Serving designation for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices.
• Demonstrated knowledgeable of trauma-informed pedagogies
• Knowledgeable of the ethical use of AI in education

GENERAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Part of the teaching assignment may be online, in the evening, and/or on Saturdays. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Teaching lower division college courses in Education
• Coordinate programmatic aspects such as recruitment, assist students find placement for education hours, working with other faculty to contextualized courses, etc.
• Serve as the advisory for a student club and activities including field trips, conferences, etc.
• Develop STEM, Language Arts, and Especial Education pathways for Elementary Teacher Education students
• Advancing equitable student learning through dedicated, exemplary instruction in accordance with established course outlines.
• Informing students of course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
• Preparing and grading class assignments and examinations and informing students of their academic progress.
• Maintaining attendance, scholastic, and other records and submitting them according to published policies and deadlines.
• Attending department, division, and college-wide meetings on a regular basis.
• Posting and holding sufficient and regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.
• Developing, implementing, and assessing student-learning outcomes for courses and programs and using the results for improvement.
• Engaging in data inquiry and self-assessment to develop strategies for student success, persistence, and equity.
• Collaborating in the development and revision of curriculum and in program review.
• Engaging in department program improvement initiatives
• Participating in professional development activities, both departmental and college-wide, especially connected to closing disproportionate impact gaps and improving completion goals.
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter area and effective teaching/learning strategies to meet the needs of all learning styles.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Engaging in the college’s participatory governance processes.
• Mentor part-time faculty
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Those applicants selected for personal interview will be notified by email or phone. In accordance with Board policy official offers of employment will be made only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor/Human Resources, YCCD. Final appointment is subject to confirmation by the Board of Trustees.

Federal law requires the District employ only US citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

TRANSCRIPTS: At the time an offer of assignment is made, proper salary placement is contingent upon receipt of OFFICIAL (sealed) transcripts. Instructors with advanced degrees and coursework shall be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire.

FOREIGN DEGREES: Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association. A copy of the evaluation must be attached during the application process. An ORIGINAL of the evaluation(s) must be presented at the time of hire.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. Employment will not begin until the history check has been cleared by Human Resources. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.

The District may hire more than one applicant from this applicant pool.

The Yosemite Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of Yosemite Community College District (Modesto Junior College and Columbia College) not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability in its educational programs and its employment practices. YCCD BP 3410 Nondiscrimination can be found at: https://www.yosemite.edu/trustees/board_policy/3410%20Nondiscrimination.pdf

Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations define Title IX Sexual Harassment to include four terms “as defined in” the Clery Act and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA): Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence, and Stalking.

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