Early Childhood Education Micro-Credential Adjunct Faculty

Ivy Tech Community College • Indianapolis, IN

3d • Remote

About The Position

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

Each session lasts four weeks and may include up to 25 participants. The micro-credentials serve early childhood education professionals who have not yet earned a credential, career changers, professionals seeking to begin an academic path at Ivy Tech, professionals working in centers, registered ministries, or family homes, and professionals seeking to renew their CDA. The role is remote and offers 10 instructor contact hours at $45 per hour, plus two development hours at $25 per hour, for total compensation of $500.

Requirements

• Meet the Program Standard for Ivy Tech’s Faculty Credential Standards.
• 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.
• Ability 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 communications and monitor progress through the four-week micro-credential.
• Grade assignments, assign a pass/fail outcome at the conclusion, and communicate with the Executive Director, Early Childhood Pathways & Initiatives.
• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Use available technology, such as Canvas, to enhance instruction.
• 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, productive ways that support learning and a positive Ivy Tech experience.
• Develop and implement teaching strategies that engage students in their learning.
• Interact professionally and cooperatively with students, co-workers, and the supervisor while complying with College policies, guidelines, and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.

Benefits

• 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.
• Payroll-deduction retirement savings contributions using pre-tax or post-tax dollars.
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

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