Instructor, Early Childhood Education (PT) bei Milwaukee Area Technical College, WI

About the Department

Position Duties

Instructional Delivery Prepare and deliver engaging instruction in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.

Classroom/Laboratory Management Manage classroom/laboratory environments to ensure a conducive learning atmosphere.

Curriculum Development Develop, monitor, and revise curriculum to maintain course effectiveness and relevance.

Resource Management Manage equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for instructional activities.

Student Assessment Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to support their academic growth.

Student Advising Advises students on academic matters and provides guidance to support their educational journey.

Collaboration: Collaborate with advisory committees, colleagues, and industry partners to enhance program effectiveness.

Meeting Participation Attend departmental and institutional meetings to contribute to academic planning and decision-making.

Promotion and Recruitment Promote educational programs, participate in student recruitment efforts, and support initiatives to retain students.

Student Support Support student organizations and activities to enrich their educational experience.

Industry Engagement Develop and maintain relationships with business and industry partners to facilitate student opportunities and program growth.

Evaluation and Professional Development Complete program evaluations, engage in continuous professional development, and stay current in the field.

Additional Duties Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall mission and objectives of the institution.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational requirements
Must have one of the following

1. A Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education-OR-
2. A Master’s Degree in a related field.

Occupational Experience:

Must have a minimum of(5) five years full-time or 10,000 hours part-time experience in the field of Early Childhood Education as a teacher or administrator in an Early Childhood Education setting working with at least two of the following age groups: infants/toddlers, preschoolers/pre-kindergarten, or early primary grades.

In addition, one of the following must be met:At least one (1) year of work experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years–OR-Two (2) years of teaching Early Childhood Education course work at the post-secondary level within the last five (5) years.  

{One (1) year of teaching experience equivalent two (2) semesters full-time of four (4) semesters part-time}

Standards of Teaching Excellence Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success, Classroom Management, Planning/Organization, Content Mastery and Currency, Teaching Methodology, and Assessment of Student Learning Professional Contributions

Essential Supportive Technology Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies:

• Online Information Management Systems - Experience with online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters

• Blackboard - Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course - management systems

• Technology-based Instruction - Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems including SMART symposium, interactive touch screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players and/or other classroom technology

• Emerging Technologies - Experience with emerging technologies (eg. social networking applications)

Other Qualifications

Hours/Location: This in-person position is a .5 FTE and the number of hours worked per week will vary based on course load. Hours and location are based on enrollment and departmental need.

Salary listed up to the midpoint of the range and placement is determined based on years of experience, internal salary equity, and a review of the applicant's employment and educational background as listed on the job application.

Application Materials & Requirements:  Applicants (both internal and external) must complete the employment application in its entirety for consideration. Transcripts for all degrees earned from an accredited institution showing the degree awarded/conferred date are required at time of application and incomplete applications will not be considered.Unofficial transcripts are required at time of application

•  A complete application entails providing thorough details, including personal information, educational background, and comprehensive work experience. This should include specific job positions held, duties performed, dates of employment, and any relevant licenses or certifications. Additionally, candidates may be required to attach copies of licenses, transcripts or certifications. It's crucial to ensure all aspects of the application are thoroughly completed

• Foreign issued degrees, courses, and credits used toward credentialing must be completed at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution in the United States or an equivalent foreign institution. More information on NACES can be found at http://www.naces.org