Help Wanted: Early Childhood Program Chair/Instructor

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

 Early Childhood Program Chair/Instructor

General Function

Lenoir Community College is a comprehensive institution that places primary emphasis on excellence in classroom instruction. The responsibility of the Early Childhood Program Chair/Instructor is to provide quality instruction to program students through the use of seated, online, hybrid, and practicum courses. The Program Chair/Instructor will provide learning activities and support that will lead to the achievement of course/program objectives and prepare students to be successful in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate programs in early childhood settings.

Qualifications

·         Master’s degree in early childhood education or specialized education subfield from a regionally accredited institution or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate semester hours in Early Childhood education or in a specialized education subfield from a regionally accredited institution is preferred; bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or specialized education subfield from a regionally accredited institution required

·         Current professional licensure or qualified to renew professional teaching license is required to teach EDU 270, EDU 272, EDU 277, EDU 278, and EDU 283 only

·         Minimum three years of experience in a teaching role

·         At least five years of experience working with young children and/or administrative experience

·         Demonstrated knowledge of state laws related to child care (NC Division of Child Development Rules and Early Education Regulations), and knowledge of working with families and agencies that serve children and families

Working Conditions

·         Typical classroom, online, and synchronous environment

·         Frequent site visits to area schools and childcare centers if applicable

·         Frequent sitting or standing

·         Infrequent lifting of up to (but not limited to) 30 pounds

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Faculty members are expected to demonstrate and maintain competence in each of the following areas throughout their employment at the College:
Mastery of Subject Matter

·         Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the teaching discipline

·         Display ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of the field or discipline

·         Connect the subject matter with related fields

·         Stay current in the subject matter through professional development; involvement in professional organizations; and/or attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshops

·         Learn and use technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience when appropriate

Teaching Performance

·         Teach a course load appropriate to the teaching discipline

·         Plan and organize instruction in ways that maximize student learning

·         Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students

·         Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs

·         Employ available instructional technology, i.e. the Internet, interactive technology, etc., when appropriate

·         Encourage the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking skills through appropriate student assignments

·         Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives

Evaluation of Student Learning

·         Establish and follow meaningful learning objectives

·         Develop and explain methods that fairly measure student progress toward course objectives

·         Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently and return student work promptly to promote maximum learning

·         Maintain accurate records of student progress and submit final grades each semester according to established deadlines

·         Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances

·         Verify EDU Practicum Student Information

·         Create, collect, revise, and analyze student learning outcomes, in conjunction with instructors, to ensure student learning outcomes are met 

Support of College Policies and Procedures

·         Teach classes as assigned in a multi-campus environment 

·         Teach credit courses in the teaching discipline as needed 

·         Post and maintain regular office hours to ensure accessibility to colleagues and to students for advisement and consultation 

·         Serve as faculty academic advisor for Early Childhood students 

·         Prepare, distribute, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines for all assigned sections in accordance with program and divisional policies 

·         Maintain confidentiality of student information 

·         Substitute for other instructors in the teaching discipline in case of an absence 

·         Exercise stewardship of college facilities, materials, and resources 

·         Comply with responsibilities as cited in the Lenoir Community College Catalog, Faculty Handbook, Handbook for Distance Education, Policy Manual, and Procedures Manual  

Participation in College, Division, Department, and Program Activities

·         Serve on college committees as assigned

·         Participate in meetings and events as required

·         Respond in a timely manner to requests for information

·         Support both part-time and full-time colleagues

·         Contribute to program, department, and division curriculum development processes

·         Participate in graduation ceremonies

·         Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators as an individual or as a team member

Contribution to the Growth and Enhancement of College Mission and Programs  

·         Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and long-range plans 

·         Contribute to planning and development processes through appropriate mechanisms and channels 

·         Participate in professional activities that contribute to the educational goals of the College and its constituents 

·         Perform professional responsibilities in accordance with pertinent goals, mission, and plans of the College 

·         Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff 

·         Other duties and responsibilities as assigned  

Other Duties 

·         Coordinate and supervise curriculum development by designing, planning, organizing, and evaluating the assigned program of study 

·         Conduct off-site visits to evaluate student performance in Early Childhood classes

·         Supervise and participate in the evaluation of faculty within the program area

·         Attend meetings scheduled by the Dean

·         Ensure contact information and other items are updated in the course being taught each semester

·         Utilize the current course shell created by the full-time Sociology Instructor each semester

·         Input notes and/or alerts in AVISO for students when necessary

·         Ensure withdrawals are submitted in a timely manner, following the College's attendance policy

·         Ensure assignments are graded within 1 week of submittal

·         Ensure response to student emails or phone calls within 48 hours (excluding weekends)

·         Ensure oversight of Advisory Committee for the Program

·         Other tasks as assigned by the Dean of Arts and Sciences

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.