Instructor, Early Childhood Development and Education

Columbus State Community College•Columbus, OH

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Full-time members of the faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of fulfilling the College’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, President’s & Board of Trustees charges and educational philosophy, and primary goal of providing a quality education for all students attending the College. Faculty members are classified according to ranks of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Faculty members are subject to Board policies, including academic freedom, and are also bound by its accompanying responsibilities. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, advisor, mentor, and facilitator of learning. This position is intended to be in Early Childhood Development and Education- Lab School.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.
Five (5) years of experience teaching children, birth to age five.
Five (5) years of experience teaching in higher education.
Three (3) years of mentoring pre-service teachers in a birth-five setting.
An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework and experience may qualify a candidate.
State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Responsibilities

Serves as the lead instructor at Wonder School, the ECDE lab school, working directly with 3–5-year-old children and supervising up to 10 practicum students per semester.
Designs curriculum and learning experiences that support child development and early learning best practices, while modeling inclusive teaching strategies.
Maintains enrollment and licensure compliance of the Wonder School program in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art.
Teaches assigned ECDE courses as scheduled and assumes primary responsibility for and exercises oversight of the curriculum in conjunction with the Department’s policies, ensuring both the rigor of programs and the quality of instruction.
Designs curriculum to foster talent in students while modeling inclusive teaching strategies, with an understanding of the socio-cultural issues of traditionally underrepresented groups.
Considers individual differences of students in order to design and support a range of appropriate learning activities.
Participates in the identification of students with academic of other needs and responds by utilizing an appropriate resource.
Uses technology in a manner appropriate to the nature of courses and programs and communicates clearly to students the expectations concerning the use of such technology.
Keeps accurate and appropriate records in accordance with the Faculty Handbook and departmental policies.
Maintains attendance records, determines and submits grades timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the College, and communicates progress feedback as well as other relevant information to students throughout the semester.
Conducts classes punctually and in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule
Creates and maintains accurate syllabi that incorporate departmental, college, cross-college, and instructor requirements.
Participates in the selection of the appropriate materials to support course curriculum in accordance with the prescribed meeting schedule.
Employs and assists in the design and development of appropriate assessment techniques to measure student’s performance in achieving course goals and objectives.
Serves as a facilitator of learning in a virtual environment.
Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenges, student and faculty interaction, and support for learners.
Maintains posted office hours in accordance with departmental and policies of the College.
Uses technology to assist in communication with students.
Encourages a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
Advises potential or current students within the discipline about the program, career, or transfer options available to assist with degree completion.
Refers students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community.
Assisting, as appropriate, in the maintenance of instructional materials and laboratory facilities.
Contributing, as appropriate, to the development, selection, and improvement of instructional materials, laboratories, and other instructional facilities.
Providing guidance in the development, maintenance, and the design of course description, course outlines, and syllabi.
Recommending modifications to the curriculum and participating in the design of new curricula.
Completes all mandatory performance evaluation measures within the specified time limits and participates in all required training by the College.
Shares best practices with colleagues in formal or informal settings.
Participates in instructional, departmental, or institutional research to improve educational effectiveness.
Evaluates teaching and assessment practices to continue improving them.
Provides feedback, as appropriate, regarding the general operations of the department, division and the College.
Participates, as appropriate, in the interviewing, selections, and orientation process of department faculty and staff.
Provides advice and/or assistance to faculty within the department , division, or College.
Attends faculty meetings as called by the President, Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dean or Department Chairperson; and participates, as appropriate, on departmental and divisional committees.
Maintains a personal portfolio for tenure and promotion review and other career related needs.
Employs student, administrative and self-appraisals to establish goals and objectives for professional development and participates in professional development activities.
Contributes, as appropriate, to the planning evaluation, and/or presentation of college professional development programs.
Maintains required professional credentials, licensing, and continuing education hours as disciplinary standards dictate.
Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.
Provides consultative assistance to and advises, as appropriate, student, student organizations and groups.
Contributes to the community and/or the profession as a representative of the College.
Participates in local, statewide, or national levels in the advancement of the discipline and/or the two-year college mission.
Works a varying schedule, including nights & weekends to meet departmental needs.