Early Childhood Care and Education Instructor, PS/PS

Georgia Department of Revenue•LaGrange, GA

About The Position

This full-time instructional position prepares students for careers in early childhood care and education through hands-on, real-world training in a supportive learning environment. Under general supervision, the instructor teaches credited technical and occupational courses in classroom and lab settings that simulate industry environments and follow curriculum standards. The instructor provides theory and practical instruction, prepares lesson plans and standardized course syllabi using a provided template, and assesses student progress according to established grading requirements. The instructor maintains current knowledge of the field and supports student success, program operations, recruitment, retention, and job placement.

Requirements

Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy the accrediting bodies applicable to assigned courses; minimum qualifications are determined by the teaching discipline and relevant accrediting requirements.
Knowledge of industry-standard best practices, rules, and testing needs.
Knowledge of academic course standards.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to operate computers and job-related software.
Accurate recordkeeping skills.
Organizational skills.
Interpersonal skills and ability to deal with the public.
Decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction in the theory and practical applications of early childhood care and education in accordance with academic state standards.
Teach in classroom and lab environments that closely simulate industry settings, using current technology.
Evaluate student progress toward goals and objectives and grade coursework in a timely manner.
Provide student support and advising, maintain weekly office hours, and meet with students, staff, and educators about instructional programs and related issues.
Ensure safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area.
Maintain program certification or accreditation requirements as appropriate and prepare required documentation and administrative reports.
Keep current with trends and developments in the discipline and attend professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Prepare lesson plans and collaborate with faculty to establish, measure, and evaluate student learning outcomes; submit outcomes to the appropriate program chair or director.
Participate in faculty calibration exercises, mentor faculty, and attend scheduled faculty meetings.
Request and maintain supplies and equipment and assist the Program Director with budget preparation and requests.
Support program recruitment, student retention, and job placement efforts.
Serve on department and collegiate committees and project assignments as needed.
Travel to other campuses and outside the service delivery area for meetings, training, or professional development as needed.