Part Time Instructor - Early Childhood Education

CHESS • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

CNM faculty support the College’s vision of “changing lives, building community” through teaching and learning that advances student success, retention, and graduation. Instructors provide high-quality instruction for diverse learners so students can meet course outcomes and educational goals, and collaborate with the Dean and colleagues to improve the student learning experience.

Hiring into the regular part-time instructor pool does not guarantee employment. Classes are assigned as needed, hours vary by class and term, and the number of openings depends on student enrollment. Compensation is based on education and courses taught. The position has a limited-term end date, which is not specified in the posting.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, such as Elementary Education or Curriculum and Instruction.
• Five years of experience teaching in an early childhood setting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience mentoring or supporting pre-service or early-career teachers.
• Experience teaching in higher education settings.
• Bilingual ability in Spanish or Native American languages spoken in New Mexico.
• Knowledge of competency-based, project-based, and student-driven curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, teach, grade, and assess student learning in assigned courses.
• Create and model a quality learning environment for a diverse student population, including students with disabilities or special learning needs.
• Maintain student records and provide documentation for incompletes within College timelines.
• Use technology-based programs to access and enter information related to student records and college, school, and department processes.
• Assist students with registration, advising, and graduation processes.
• Structure classes and curriculum to align with program and course outcomes.
• Prepare, distribute, and use instructional support materials, including syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media, and other appropriate devices.
• Convene classes as scheduled and respond to student inquiries.
• Assist students outside the classroom during posted office hours.
• Attend required in-service sessions, college, school, and department meetings, graduation, and convocation.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time