Early Childhood Education/Child Development Adjunct Instructor

Los Medanos College • Martinez, CA

114d • $77 - $128

About The Position

The Early Childhood Education/Child Development Adjunct Instructor position involves in-person teaching assignments at local high schools. The role requires professionals with direct work experience in early childhood education, utilizing high impact practices to support student success and close the opportunity gap. The position emphasizes a commitment to social justice and equitable academic success for a diverse student population.

Requirements

• Master's in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education, or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education.
• Bachelor's in any of the above fields and a Master's in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies, or family and consumer studies.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and faculty.

Nice To Haves

• Available for face-to-face instruction during high school open hours.
• Ability to or experience with teaching college material in a high school setting.
• Experience in early childhood education.
• Passion for early childhood education and student success.
• Interest in utilizing high impact practices to support student success and close the opportunity gap.

Responsibilities

• Providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines, and class schedules.
• Creating and maintaining an environment that emphasizes learning and encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking.
• Evaluating student progress and grading student work.
• Meeting with students outside of class.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Keeping current knowledge in subject matter areas.
• Fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintaining accurate academic records.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Membership in State Teachers Retirement System (STRS).
• District-paid benefits for employee and dependents/domestic partners including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending (125) plan.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Deferred compensation (403b and 457).
• Sabbatical Leave.
• Travel assistance plan, retiree benefits, and employee discounts on health memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree