Secondary Early Childhood Instructor

Hinds Community College•Vicksburg, MS

15h•Onsite

About The Position

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. The Secondary Early Childhood Instructor is responsible for teaching assigned classes of students according to the overall goals and objectives of the department, advancing the students’ knowledge of the subject matter.

Requirements

Ability to design and deliver engaging, student-centered instruction that aligns with course objectives and promotes critical thinking and skill development.
Demonstrates strong knowledge of subject matter and the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, understandable instruction.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain concepts, provide constructive feedback, and interact professionally with students and colleagues.
Ability to maintain an organized, respectful, and productive learning environment that supports student engagement and success.
Ability to effectively utilize instructional technologies, learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), and industry-relevant tools to enhance learning.
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in early childhood settings.
Meet all Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) certification and licensure requirements.
Demonstrate strong communication, organization, and instructional skills.
Commitment to student success and career readiness.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Teaching experience
Knowledge of child development standards

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
Teach assigned classes according to Board policies.
Issue to students a course syllabus at the beginning of the semester and objective sheets for each unit of the course during the semester.
Keep classes in session for the full scheduled time.
Set aside sufficient time for student conferences, guidance, and tutorial assistance.
Keep prompt, up-to-date, accurate records of attendance, grades, and other reports.
Work a minimum of 35 hours each week on campus during the fall and spring semesters and complete electronic timesheet monthly.
Follow the required institutional process for recording student attendance and identifying “no-shows” in a timely manner.
Participate in the establishment, assessment, and review of Student Learning Outcomes.
Attend general faculty, division, and departmental meetings.
Participate in student/teacher and faculty/administrator evaluations and performance review conferences.
Meet reporting requirements of the Workforce, Career and Technical Education division of the Mississippi Community College Board.
Develop a personal and professional improvement plan in those areas deemed necessary as a result of evaluations.
Serve on committees as appointed.
Participate in departmental meetings, formulation, execution, and evaluations of departmental goals and objectives.
Cooperate in the execution of the college, division, and department policies.
Recommend budgetary items and submit appropriate documentation for ordering items to the Dean’s or Director’s office.
Participate in the selection of textbook and library materials.
Participate in staff development activities, professional associations, presentations, publications, applied educational research, consulting, evaluations, and similar activities which enhance the individual and the education profession.
Use teaching techniques that include the effective utilization of resources that motivate students to achieve their potential.
Assume responsibility for inventory, care, and maintenance of instructional equipment and supplies.
Present a personal appearance in keeping with contemporary community standards for a professional person.
Maintain current credentials and certifications as required in respective field.
Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate authority.