PT Instructor Pool - Early Childhood Education

Madison College

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About The Position

Madison College is recruiting a pool of highly motivated and qualified candidates to teach part time courses for the Early Childhood Education program. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis for the 2026-2027 academic school year. If you possess the aspiration to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the community and lives of our students. Madison College is a first-choice institution that offers exceptional educational opportunities to our students providing high-demand skills for professional and academic growth. Madison College’s dedication to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College – it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team! Organizational Function and Responsibilities: This position is responsible for instruction in the Early Childhood Education program at the college level. This includes developing a relevant and progressive curriculum, designing and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, delivering instruction of high quality, assessing student learning, advising students, and participating in college service activities at the department, division and college levels. This position reports to the Associate Dean - School of Human and Protective Services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education. Commitment to completion of a Master’s Degree that meets the department’s educational requirements from an accredited public or private institution within three years of hire. OR Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education and Master’s Degree in Education or Curriculum and Instruction from an accredited public or private institution OR Master’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or in a related area with 18 graduate credits in Early Childhood Education from an accredited public or private institution. Related areas include degrees such as Elementary Education, Child and Family Studies, Special Education with ECE emphasis.
Two (2) years (4000 hours) of work experience in early childhood. One (1) year (2,000 hours) of related work experience must be within the past five (5) years. Two (2) years of full-time equivalent teaching experience in a related area at an accredited college within the past five (5) years may be substituted for the one (1) year of related work experience within the past five (5) years.
Associate's degree in Early Childhood or related field
Any Registry Credential
Meets DCF requirements for center director for 51 or more children
Five (5) years or 10,000 hours of related work experience in an Administrative role in a licensed, group child care program
Knowledge of current educational methods and strategies; learner-centered instruction, active learning, assessment, evaluation; collaborative techniques; and strategies that address closing the gap in student access and achievement across race, gender, and disability.
Skill in the use of educational technology and alternative delivery methods to deliver high-quality instruction (i.e., online, hybrid, and accelerated course formats, course software such as Blackboard, video, Telepresence, etc).
Skill in communications and human relations with populations having diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to interact with business, industry, other educational institutions, and government agencies to establish partnerships.
Knowledge of and experience in coursework and teaching in specific areas related to the the Early Childhood Education Certification and Associate Degree Programs and/or Instructional Assistant Certification program.
Knowledge of “Developmentally Appropriate Practice” in Early Childhood Education settings including but not limited to NAEYC’s standards, Child Development, Working with Families, Curriculum Planning, Administration, and the variety of programs and curriculum approaches typically used.

Nice To Haves

Prefer completion of the Wisconsin Early Model Learning Standards training and Wisconsin Pyramid Model Training.

Responsibilities

Responsible for facilitating student learning the Early Childhood Education Certification and Associate Degree Programs including but not limited to the following courses: Foundations of Early Childhood Education, Infant and Toddler Development, Health, Safety and Nutrition, Child Development, Guiding Children’s Behavior, Children with Differing Abilities, Administering an Early Childhood Program, and Practicum sessions and curriculum development.
Develop and plan appropriate instructional strategies and alternative delivery strategies when appropriate including but not limited to hybrid, face-to-face and on-line course delivery.
Assist and advise students who have problems with assignments, tests, grades, course content, career concerns, and other academic matters.
Evaluate student performance and provide regular feedback in courses taught by the instructor.
Use data to continually revise curriculum to improve student learning.
Actively work with other personnel in student recruitment, retention and job placement. This includes developing strategies aimed at the recruitment and retention of minority students.
Develop and maintain curriculum in a variety of non-traditional formats to meet student delivery needs in collaboration with department/ division staff; participate in instructional and curriculum articulation activities with other programs, other Schools of the College, other colleges and universities, and District K-12 partners.
Function without direct supervision in a team environment with the ability to support a cohesive department atmosphere.
Comply with college policies and directions regarding student testing, record keeping, advanced standing, providing grades on a timely basis, maintaining office hours for student assistance and counseling, etc.
Assist students in developing work experience assignments such as clinical affiliations, work study assignments, team projects, etc.
Design and implement strategies to engage students in the learning process.
Integrate the use of technology into the teaching and learning process.
Attend School, program and advisory committee meetings; participate in appropriate staff development activities such as diversity awareness, technology training, etc.
Plan and implement professional development strategies to continually improve teaching and professional experience.
Maintain competencies as an instructor as aligned with the Faculty Quality Assurance System.
Comply with all aspects of Board policies, work rules, and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.
Demonstrate a commitment to the college values of excellence, respect and integrity.
Maintains compliance with Madison College Professional Development Requirements or equivalent.