Adjunct Instructor, Early Childhood Education and Teaching (BAS Program)

Tarrant County College District•Madison, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Instructor, Early Childhood Education and Teaching supports students’ learning and success by using college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies. The instructor prepares and delivers courses in accordance with the College Master Syllabus and uses the approved learning management system. Assignments may involve varied schedules and modalities, including dual credit, on-campus, online, or weekend courses, and may require work at other sites. The instructor communicates with students and college officials, prepares assignments and assessments, maintains attendance and enrollment records, evaluates student learning, provides timely feedback, and submits grades by established deadlines. The role also contributes to assessing student and program learning outcomes and institutional performance measures, pursues professional development, and follows College policies, procedures, and safety requirements. This is a pooled posting for part-time adjunct assignments made as needs arise. The position reports to the campus department instructional leader.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher in Education, Early Childhood Education, Math Education, or Science Education, from a regionally accredited college or university.
At least three years of teaching experience as a Texas state-certified teacher in early childhood through elementary grades (EC-3, EC-4, EC-6, or 1-8).
Current Texas state teacher certification.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with varied and unpredictable demands.
Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Knowledge of the teaching discipline and how students learn.
Ability to adapt to student learning needs and use student-centered integrative learning strategies.
Ability to promote positive expectations of students and incorporate technology and pedagogical innovation into learning.
Ability to assess student learning and self-learning, evaluate and revise curriculum, and develop relevant class content.
Ability to develop effective classroom management processes and strategies.
Experience mentoring students and engaging in peer collaboration and peer mentoring.
Ability to participate in service to the institution, profession, and community.
Commitment to professional development in the teaching discipline and pedagogy, and to continued educational attainment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of teaching experience using active learning techniques, service learning, and innovative technology.
Current Texas Educator Certification (EC-6 or EC-12) with Special Education and/or English as a Second Language Supplemental endorsements.

Responsibilities

Accept and teach classes on varied schedules and in assigned modalities, including dual credit, on-campus, online, or Weekend College.
Accommodate student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College.
Prepare and deliver instruction using the College Master Syllabus and approved learning management system.
Communicate regularly with students and college officials, including responding to emails, calls, and meeting requests.
Pursue activities to enhance subject matter expertise, instructional skills, and knowledge of learning.
Prepare assignments and assessments to support achievement of learning outcomes.
Design and maintain an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
Maintain weekly student attendance records and certify enrollments by the established deadline.
Evaluate student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards.
Provide regular, timely feedback, post grades in the learning management system weekly, and submit final grades by the established deadline.
Assign grades consistent with course requirements.
Contribute to assessment of student and program learning outcomes and institutional performance measures.
Accept assignments at other sites when necessary, including dual credit courses.
Support the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles.
Complete required Tarrant County College training and professional development.
Attend work regularly and follow a work schedule that meets worksite demands.
Follow College policies, procedures, and applicable safety procedures.
Perform other related tasks as required.