Instructor - Early Childhood Development

OTC • Springfield, MO

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The instructor is responsible for developing and implementing the daily lesson plans and activities for proper management of assigned classes in both seated and online with secondary and post-secondary students. The instructor is also responsible for creating a classroom environment that implements best practices, supports industry standards, and engages students in career and technical education. The instructor will also maintain industry and required certification(s) for specialized fields. This position is responsible for 15 credit hours of instruction per fall and spring semester. Equivalent non-credit instruction may be exchanged for credit instruction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education or Family Life Studies.
• Minimum of 12 college credit hours in the early childhood field from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Valid Missouri teaching certificate with the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (or be willing to obtain current teaching certificate in secondary and post-secondary education from the State of Missouri at the applicants' expense).
• Five years of employment experience in the industry or a related field.
• Demonstrate current knowledge in course content and effectiveness in teaching assigned subjects.
• An industry recognized credential in the program field of study.
• Availability to teach daytime, evening, weekend courses, and/or online as needed.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Teaching experience in the career and technical education field.
• Ten years of employment experience in the industry or a related field.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (such as Canvas).
• Participation in professional organizations related to teaching area.
• Experience with Colleague.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction which is reflective of current discipline standards and is accurate, relevant, and engaging using college–approved curriculum and resources.
• Communicate and collaborate with the ECD department chair regarding any and all aspects of instruction.
• Actively engage and interact with students using intentional best practice teaching strategies congruent with NAEYC Standards to enhance student success and including technology.
• Communicate and collaborate with all ECD faculty and staff regarding activities in classrooms and in the ECEC lab school.
• Plan and prepare the learning environment with needed materials and supplies.
• Develop a syllabus for each class taught using the approved OTC syllabus template.
• Present course content in an unbiased and civil manner, while demonstrating respect, helpfulness, and responsiveness toward students.
• Demonstrate professional conduct (including the NAEYC Code of Ethics), positive attitude, and supportive culture.
• Maintain appropriate record keeping for assigned classes to include student attendance, record of grades earned, and other related classroom information.
• Schedule and keep a minimum of five office hours per week convenient to students.
• Assist in addressing student concerns regarding advisement, placement, and course difficulties.
• Work with the program advisory committees, serve as partners with local industry and OTC departments including the Middle College, Career Center, Student Success, and/or Online, Academic, and Disability Support Services.
• Facilitate student recruitment; assist in the promotion of ECD.
• Sponsor student clubs and/or organizations, as appropriate.
• Complete professional development training hours and maintain appropriate professional certification, as necessary in accordance with OTC and NAEYC.
• Actively participate in department and division meetings, events, and initiatives.
• Assist in textbook and course material selection; assist with curriculum development and modification of programs.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, parents/guardians, and fellow staff members, as well as records and all information.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including participating in commencement, attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
• Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
• Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
• Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
• Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
• College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level