Faculty - Early Childhood (Elkhart)

Ivy Tech Community College•South Bend, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Faculty - Early Childhood provides quality, engaging instruction in assigned courses and delivery formats within the Early Childhood academic program. The faculty member develops and maintains curriculum and course materials, uses appropriate pedagogy and technology, evaluates student learning, and provides timely feedback on progress toward course and program outcomes. The role also engages students beyond class through advising, academic monitoring, interventions, and other support for retention and completion. The position contributes to professional development, community and business outreach, college committees and initiatives, accreditation and grant-related projects, career services and alumni activities, and other institutional work. The faculty member supports the College’s mission and strategic plan, follows college and regional academic policies, and meets campus expectations for faculty performance and engagement. The position is based at Ivy Tech Community College in Elkhart and is full-time, with annual compensation of $53,000–$55,000. Minimum qualifications include strong working knowledge of technologies appropriate to the instructional area and faculty credentials specified in the applicable Academic Support and Operations Manual standards. For Early Childhood Education, a qualified faculty member must have either a master’s or higher degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or a master’s or higher degree with 18 graduate credit hours in closely related Early Childhood Education and Development courses and appropriate academic preparation for the courses or specialty taught. The candidate must also have professional certification in the field or two years of directly related Early Childhood work experience with children from birth through age 8.

Requirements

Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
Faculty credentials as outlined in the applicable ASOM 7.1 standards.
An earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Early Childhood Education or Child Development; alternatively, an earned master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to Early Childhood Education and Development and appropriate academic preparation for the courses or specialty taught.
Professional certification in the field or two years of directly related Early Childhood work experience with children from birth through age 8.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that support student learning and align with college loading policy, course objectives, and program learning outcomes.
Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials.
Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other required documentation.
Manage a classroom environment conducive to learning and compliant with applicable safety standards and practices.
Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes and use the Learning Management System to support teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
Coach and monitor assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
Monitor and document student performance, issue academic advising alerts, and provide interventions such as student communication, tutoring, academic supports, and referrals to college resources.
Maintain posted office and student engagement hours according to campus expectations and faculty loading policy.
Promote and assist with student recruitment, retention, and successful program completion, including outreach through phone and electronic tools.
Participate in professional development, scheduled training, related industry experience, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills and field knowledge.
Participate in discipline-related scholarly activities and meet requirements for certification and licensure.
Stay current in pedagogy and teaching-related digital and other technology.
Participate in community service and develop community, industry, and business contacts to advance college relationships in the service area.
Provide institutional support through committees, task forces, accreditation and grant-related projects, and other administration-requested activities.
Support and engage with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
Participate in college-wide, campus-wide, departmental, division, and faculty meetings.
Participate in career service and alumni activities.
Support the program or department chair in program management activities.
Adhere to college and regional academic policies and support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives.

Benefits

Multiple medical plan options and a Health Savings Account with an employer contribution.
Dental plan with preventive services and orthodontia coverage.
Vision plan with exam and eyewear allowances.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years.
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary, paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
Paid professional development opportunities.
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess.
Flexible work arrangements where available.
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks).
Paid parental leave (4 weeks).
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and retail services.