Early Childhood Education Micro-Credential Adjunct Faculty

Ivy Tech Community College • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Early Childhood Education Micro-Credential Adjunct Faculty member prepares a four-week micro-credential in Canvas, leads a virtual welcome session with participants before the session begins, responds to participant communications, monitors participant progress, and grades assignments. At the conclusion of the micro-credential, the instructor assigns a pass/fail outcome and communicates with the Executive Director, Early Childhood Pathways & Initiatives.

Each session may include up to 25 participants. The micro-credentials serve early childhood education professionals who have not yet earned an early childhood credential, career changers exploring the field, professionals seeking an academic pathway at Ivy Tech, professionals working in centers, registered ministries, or family homes, and professionals seeking to renew their CDA.

The role is remote and lists 10 instructor contact hours at $45 per hour and two development hours at $25 per hour, for total compensation of $500. There is one position per micro-credential.

Requirements

• Meet the Program Standard for Ivy Tech’s Faculty Credential Standards policy.
• Knowledge of Indiana’s early care and education landscape, including different auspice types and urban and rural settings.
• Expertise with children ages 0–5.
• Ability to adhere to project timelines and complete assigned tasks.
• Capacity to cultivate trust-based partnerships across a broad stakeholder group.
• Knowledge of early childhood pedagogy, Indiana Core Knowledge and Competencies, virtual training, and adult learning theory.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences, including educators and administrators.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, evolving work environment with shifting priorities.
• Commitment to inclusive practices that promote access and success in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the micro-credential in Canvas.
• Lead a virtual welcome session with participants before the micro-credential begins.
• Respond to participant communication and monitor participant progression through the four-week micro-credential.
• Grade assignments and assign a pass/fail outcome at the conclusion of the micro-credential.
• Communicate with the Executive Director, Early Childhood Pathways & Initiatives.
• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Use available technology, such as Canvas, to enhance instructional methods.
• Supplement or alter lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other required documentation.
• Engage proactively and regularly with students in meaningful and productive ways that support learning and a positive Ivy Tech Community College experience.
• Develop and implement teaching strategies that engage students in learning.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students, coworkers, and supervisors while complying with College policies, guidelines, and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
• Employee Assistance Program with no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
• Ability for all employees to contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed