Early Childhood Education Instructor

Moraine Park Technical College•Fond du Lac, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Moraine Park Technical College is seeking a full-time Early Childhood Education Instructor on our Fond du Lac Campus. This position is responsible for the multiple modality delivery of instruction and facilitation of student learning and providing ongoing development of curriculum, assessment, and learning strategies to meet college academic and workforce needs. In addition, this position will provide regular student support and contact, or refer to the appropriate department, to meet the learner’s classroom and career goals. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or willing to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program. (Progress toward a Bachelor’s Degree will be measured through the successful completion of a minimum of three (3) credits of coursework annually, beginning with the third year of employment.) and two years (4,000 hours) of paid work experience related to the program(s) being taught, including one year (2,000 hours) of related paid work experience that has been acquired within the past five years. In lieu of this one year of recent experience, two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the past five years may be considered. (Two years of post-secondary teaching experience means eight semesters of part-time teaching or four semesters of full-time teaching at an accredited institution. Join us at Moraine Park Technical College, where we strive to make a positive difference in the lives of our students!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or willing to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program. (Progress toward a Bachelor’s Degree will be measured through the successful completion of a minimum of three (3) credits of coursework annually, beginning with the third year of employment.)
Two years (4,000 hours) of paid work experience related to the program(s) being taught, including one year (2,000 hours) of related paid work experience that has been acquired within the past five years.
In lieu of this one year of recent experience, two years of post-secondary teaching experience in the appropriate occupational field within the past five years may be considered. (Two years of post-secondary teaching experience means eight semesters of part-time teaching or four semesters of full-time teaching at an accredited institution.)
Must maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with AED certification.
Working knowledge of Department of Children and Families (DCF) rules and regulations
Early childhood staff development and management
Program planning and development
Curriculum development
Supervision of staff and student teachers
Assess, plan, and implement inclusive and developmentally appropriate activities
Teacher/caregiver of young children
Work directly with diverse groups of children and parents
Knowledge of child development milestones from birth to age 8
Positive guild guidance strategies
Upon hire, must maintain and/or obtain Higher Learning Commission, Faculty Quality Assurance System, and other agency requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation, if applicable.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Nice To Haves

A certificate of training or documentation from the WI Registry confirming completion of the following Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
Pyramid Model for Promoting Social-Emotional Competence in Young Children
Strengthening Families through Early Care and Education
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Abusive Head Trauma
Mandated Reporter/Child Abuse & Neglect

Responsibilities

Prepare for and facilitate learning in the assigned courses according to the College’s core values.
Establish a professional and safe learning environment.
Set the classroom tone by modeling appropriate workplace skills and behavior.
Maintain a positive climate for learning by performing classroom management and being aware of, monitoring, and enforcing the Student Code of Conduct.
Meet student learning needs by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and assessments.
Maintain student confidentiality, records, and documentation as required by Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Submit grades within the expected timeframe.
Provide timely verbal and written feedback to the students to ensure continued growth and development.
Participate in the development, implementation, evaluation, and updating of curriculum.
Assist with student recruitment and proactively promote the College programs and services offered.
Promote retention and student success through the utilization of referrals to College services and resources.
Engage in internal and external College meetings and activities.
Build and maintain ongoing relationships with K-12, community, and industry partners beyond the classroom.
Actively maintain proficient knowledge and skills in emerging trends and current occupational practices.
Complete annual professional development activities in areas of Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS) competencies.
Complete all required training.
Assist with mentoring faculty.
Maintain equipment and supplies for the classroom and labs, as necessary to support the assigned program area and future trends in industry.
Work with the supervisor to identify alternative funding sources, as needed.