ECED - Skills Training Adjunct (Grant Funded)-1

Ivy Tech Community College • Muncie, IN

1d • $45 - $50 • Hybrid

About The Position

The ECED Adjunct Skills Trainer is a temporary, part-time position hired on an as-needed basis to develop and deliver non-credit workforce and professional development trainings for the Ivy Tech Early Childhood Education Department at the Muncie and Anderson Campuses. Trainers are responsible for collaborative planning, preparing, and facilitating engaging short-term skills training aligned with grant, workforce, employer, or community needs. Training topics may include early childhood education, professional development, leadership, compliance, or other specialized workforce skills. Training topics will be assigned. The Adjunct Skills Trainer creates a positive adult learning environment, delivers high-quality instruction, and completes required documentation related to assigned trainings.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or nearing completion of) in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience appropriate to the training topic as approved by the School of Education Dean).
• Demonstrated expertise in the assigned training content area.
• Experience facilitating professional development, workshops, or adult learning.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing training curriculum or instructional materials.
• Experience delivering workforce or continuing education training.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective instructional practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively plans and prepares assigned non-credit skills training sessions.
• Develops or adapts instructional materials, activities, and handouts to meet training objectives and provides all training materials to the School of Education Dean, as these become property of the college.
• Collaborates with the department to ensure training content aligns with program goals, college course outline of record, grant requirements, and participant needs.
• Communicates with department staff regarding materials, technology, and logistical needs.
• Facilitates engaging, interactive professional development using effective adult learning strategies.
• Creates an inclusive learning environment that encourages participation and skill development.
• Manages training activities, discussions, and assessments as appropriate.
• Conducts all training sessions as scheduled.
• Maintains participant attendance and submits required documentation following each training.
• Administers evaluations or other required assessment tools.
• Represents Ivy Tech professionally when working with community partners, employers, and participants.
• Performs other related duties necessary for successful delivery of assigned trainings.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

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