Early Childhood Care & Education Program Director/Instructor

Columbus Technical College•Columbus, GA

About The Position

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a Program Director/Instructor in the Early Childhood Care & Education Program. Under general supervision, the Program Director/instructor is responsible for all aspects of instruction and overall operation of the program. Applicants are expected to be innovative, work with a diverse student population, and have effective communication skills. Applicants must be able to teach a variety of methodologies including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and video conferencing. Additionally, this program requires day, afternoon, and evening scheduling. This is a full-time/exempt position. Please note the following information regarding this position: May be required to teach high school students May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County) May require travel

Requirements

A Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Care and Education or related field and Two or more years’ of work experience in Early Childhood Care and Education.
-OR- A Master’s Degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum 18 graduate semester hours or 27 graduate quarter hours) required in Early Childhood Care and Education or related field and Two or more years of work experience in Early Childhood Care and Education
Knowledge of pedagogical practice and theory
Knowledge of the mission of Columbus Technical College
Knowledge of academic standards
Knowledge of CTC's academic programs
Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff
Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content
Skill to make timely decisions
Skill in operation of computers and job-related software programs
Decision making and problem solving skills
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
Oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Develops program and course outlines, goals, and objectives.
Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses.
Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.
Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests.
Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate.
Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.
Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area.
Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students.
Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.
Teach and design engaging courses aligned with the curriculum provided by the Technical College System of Georgia
Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support student learning outcomes and objectives set forth in the course syllabus.
Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods
Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
Participate in division and college wide meetings
Participate in four or more professional development activities yearly
Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials
Maintain a minimum of four office hours per week
Recruit, retain, and graduate students
Perform other related duties as assigned
Assist with achieving NAEYC accreditation