Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Lawrence, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

For Fall 2026, Northern Essex Community College is seeking an instructor for ECE271, Early Childhood Education Practicum 1. This course will be delivered in Spanish and requires in-person instruction on Monday evenings from 6:00-8:00 pm at their Lawrence campus (45 Franklin Street). Additionally, the instructor will need daytime availability to complete on-site observations at local early education settings. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching the ECE Practicum 1 content, grading course assignments, completing observations of student teachers in ECE settings, and meeting with site supervisors to discuss student progress. The required in-person evening meetings will take place on Mondays at the Lawrence campus on the following dates: September 14 & 21, October 5 & 19, November 2, 16, & 30, and December 7. The position reports to the Dean of Business and Professional Studies.

Requirements

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field
Prior teaching experience in a related discipline
Experience using technology in instruction and assessment
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish (written and verbal)

Nice To Haves

Community College teaching experience
Experience with online and hybrid teaching and experiential learning
Experience with Brightspace Learning Management System
Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses according to Academic Catalog description and established departmental student learning outcomes.
Communicate fluently in Spanish (written and verbal) to effectively instruct, engage with, and support students.
Adhere to all NECC policies and MCCC contract requirements, including policies regarding grading, deadlines, evaluation process, and syllabus requirements.
Complete observations of student teachers in ECE settings.
Meet with site supervisors to discuss student progress.