Instructor - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education and Program Coordinator
About The Position
Gateway Community & Technical College is seeking an exceptional and energetic individual to join its Early Childhood Education program to support its continued growth. The ideal candidate must be committed to student success, responsive to the needs of diverse learners, and able to teach courses in child development, early learning environments, and developmentally appropriate practice. Additionally, the candidate must demonstrate the ability to support enrollment growth, build relationships and partnerships with local childcare centers, schools, and community organizations, and promote the Early Childhood Education program in the Northern Kentucky area. Candidates whose backgrounds or credentials may not fully align are still encouraged to apply and allow us to review.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with two years’ experience working in the field of early childhood education.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
- Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word).
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in early childhood education preferred.
- Experience working in early childhood education.
- Experience managing a school or center
- College teaching experience preferred.
- Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (such as Blackboard, Canvas, etc.)
- Significant teaching experience, particularly at the college level
- Strong dedication to enhancing student learning and achievement
- Experience in academic advising and supporting student success
- Previous experience in a community college setting
Responsibilities
- Teach 15 credit hours per semester.
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the early childhood education program and its management. This includes student recruitment, industry partnerships, interviewing part-time faculty, scheduling courses, student learning outcome collection and analysis, and managing the program's advisory committee.
- Prepare class syllabus to meet the student learning outcomes for courses and provide effective instruction.
- Assist advisees to develop educational and career goals and seek the information necessary to achieve those goals.
- Meet a minimum of once a semester with their advisees to review educational, graduation, and career progress.
- Assist advisees in enrolling in the required classes to meet graduation requirements.
- Attend all scheduled in-service activities, meetings, and complete all scheduled/assigned activities in support of individual faculty development plans.
- Be an active member in advisory committee meetings.
- Provide instruction to students in both theory and practice.
- Keep abreast of changes in the respective field and help keep the program updated.
- Teach at various levels to help support the College.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
- Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
- 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
- Vacation/Sick Time
- Work-Life Balance
- 9.5 Paid Holidays
- 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
