Early Childhood Education Faculty & Program Coordinator

Bay Mills Community College•Brimley, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Faculty & Program Coordinator is responsible for providing quality instruction and academic advising to the students of Bay Mills Community College, as well as providing program direction through grant coordination, compliance and reporting, budget management, and stakeholder communication. The position will work under the direction of the ECE Department Chair, as well as the Dean of Occupational Education, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. This position will meet academic and professional qualifications, be dedicated to academic excellence and student-centered education, and support the mission and objectives of Bay Mills Community College. This position is considered full time and will be eligible for BMCC’s benefit package. This position will be grant-funded for 2 years, but is contingent upon funding after that.

Requirements

Experience in curriculum development and instructing students individually and in groups.
Knowledge or experience in alternative teaching strategies such as group projects, hands-on learning, practical applications, computer assisted instruction, distance learning or team-teaching.
Knowledge or experience in academic advising.
Strong communication skills, both verbal.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with others.
Knowledge or experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
Minimum required credential is a BA/BS in Early Childhood Education or a BA/BS in a child related field with 18 credits in early childhood education.
At least 5 years of work experience in the early childhood education field is required along with 480 hours of classroom experience.
Experience teaching courses at the college level, particularly in a community college setting, is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grants administration is preferred.
College and departmental committee experience preferred.
Knowledge or experience in working with Native Americans, in an educational setting preferred.
Master’s Degree is Early Childhood Education is preferred, or applicant must be willing to complete.
Additional certifications in Early Childhood Education preferred, such as a CDA certification.
Experience working and/or teaching in Tribal communities is preferred, specifically at a tribal college.
Experience working or teaching in Tribal communities is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Overseeing the entire lifecycle of the grant, from reporting, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and regulations.
Collaborating with project managers, stakeholders, and partners to coordinate program activities, ensuring alignment with the grant objectives.
Ensuring timely and accurate reporting to grantors, monitoring for compliance with grant terms, and addressing any issues that may arise.
Facilitating communication between internal teams, external partners, and grantors to maintain transparency and foster positive relationships.
Assisting in the budgeting process, tracking expenses, and ensuring that program activities are within budgetary constraints.
Deliver and facilitate instruction. A minimum of sixteen (16) credits will be taught annually, in addition to advising.
Meet all scheduled classes/labs/clinics for the entire allotted time.
Use teaching methods and media designed to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds to allow each student the opportunity to master the course objectives.
Provide course syllabi which include specific measurable course objectives, explicit grading criteria and scale, prerequisites, student responsibilities, sequencing of instruction, assignments, etc.
Assess students’ mastery of course content and provide feedback on a continual basis both to the student and to the Assessment Coordinator.
Maintain and submit records as required by the Office of Academic Affairs, Office of the Registrar, the Department Chair, and the Assessment Coordinator, meeting prescribed deadlines.
Implement and adhere to the college’s Assessment of Student Learning Program.
Recommend reference and instructional material to the Department Chair and the college library.
Schedule and maintain a minimum of 30 hours of on-campus activities, which include: course planning and preparation, instruction, student advising, and general office hours.
Participate with college committees and various college activities as requested or assigned, including meetings and events which may be scheduled outside the instructor’s designated office hours.
Maintain a working knowledge of the BMCC administrative student management software system as it relates to classroom management and the advising of students.
Maintain working knowledge of the MOODLE system for online delivery of courses.
Support and participate in departmental recruiting efforts to maintain sufficient student population to sustain the department.
Follow the college procedures and submit all required documentation for instructor absences, student complaints, violations of academic dishonesty, etc.
Collaborate with the Department Chair in assessment and classroom-based research and assist in developing and refining curriculum as needed.
Other duties may be assigned during the contract year as determined by the Dean of Occupational Education, VP of Academic Affairs, and the President of BMCC.
Other duties may be assigned during the contract year as determined by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the President of BMCC.
Other duties may be assigned during the contract year as determined by the Department Chair, Dean of Occupational Education, VP of Academic Affairs, and the President of BMCC.