Faculty in Educator Prep/Early Childhood Education

Northland Pioneer College•Any Campus, AZ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Early Childhood Education Faculty is a 9-month position responsible for the development and implementation of curriculum and instruction in the program areas of Early Childhood Education, Educator Preparation, and Child and Family Studies. This full-time faculty position works the equivalent of 30 load points per academic year, which may include instruction, committee work, and other academic-related activities. The role involves providing academic and career advisement to Early Childhood Education majors, extensive travel to NPC campuses, centers, and early childhood settings, serving on college committees, and engaging in professional activities. The faculty member will teach courses and monitor practicum experiences within the Educator Preparation Programs department, as well as other assigned courses. Teaching will occur in various environments and modes, including team-taught, day, evening, online, and hybrid offerings. Responsibilities include integrating technology with instruction, assessing students, maintaining office hours, developing relationships with professionals in the service area, collaborating with AZTransfer, serving as a community resource, and being active in their field of expertise.

Requirements

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, or closely related discipline such as Early Intervention, Early Childhood Special Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, etc. or Master’s degree in Education with either 18 graduate credits in early childhood or an early childhood teaching endorsement
One year of experience teaching in higher education
Five (5) years teaching experience in an early childhood (B-8) environment
Knowledge of state and national standards for early childhood professional training and development
Valid Arizona driver’s license
IVP Card with Level 1 Clearance (as required by ADE Certification and DHS licensing)

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Early Childhood Education or closely related field.
Five (5) years of experience teaching in higher education, particularly using distance education tools.
Arizona Department of Education Literacy Endorsed
Arizona Department of Education SEI (Structured English Immersion) Endorsed
Administrative experience in an early childhood environment.

Responsibilities

Teach a minimum of 30 load hours per academic year, at varied times and locations and using a variety of teaching delivery systems (including video, distance, online) within the qualified discipline.
Participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of curriculum, including assessment of student learning, and program review.
Maintain accurate student records.
Maintain regular office hours and meet all instructional deadlines.
Serve on program Advisory Councils, Committees, and Articulation Task Forces.
Provide input for budgets, book orders, and semester schedules.
Engage in creative and scholarly activities within the discipline.
Maintain industry-recognized certification in assigned discipline, as required.
Positively support and promote the college’s governing board, administrators, faculty, staff, students, and communities.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Coordinate the planning, coordination, and organization of courses and internship experiences.
Engage in creative and scholarly activities within the disciplines of Early Childhood and Child & Family Studies, including knowledge of state education systems, state standards for infants/toddlers; preschool age; and K-3.
Be familiar with early childhood employment requirements related to Head Start and state K-3 teacher certification.
Remain current in the subject matter areas and in the techniques of effective instruction.
Participate in department activities, school meetings, program review, and serve on college committees as required to maintain and improve the instructional program.
Develop and maintain outreach and cooperative activities.
Provide input on departmental and related grant budgets.
Assist with articulation issues, marketing, and workshops.
Provide supportive, relationship-based academic and career advisement.