FT Early Childhood Education Instructor (9 Month) en Haywood Community College, NC

About the Department

The teaching faculty are responsible for instructing students on-campus, off- campus, on-line and by web-enhanced courses in accordance with College policy and procedures; advising students; maintaining professional competence; and participating in professional development activities. Faculty members are responsible to a Program Manager and a Department Chair. The relationship of the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, advisor and facilitator of learning.

Position Duties

• Assisting with planning, implementation and evaluation and revision of curriculum and NAEYC standards
• Communicating all pertinent information regarding policies, objectives, course requirements, evaluation methods, grading system and any other aspects pertinent to each course, to students and others.
•  Maintaining accurate, timely records pertaining to student progress and behaviors
•  Making appropriate referrals for students experiencing academic, personal, or other problems.
•  Making and developing contacts with high quality child care centers for student placement for lab experiences.
•  Become knowledgeable concerning NC Division of Child Development’s Star Rating Licensing Systems and Licensing Standards.
•  Supervising students in field placement settings 
•  Preparing and conducting student evaluations
•  Working with child care programs to in coordinate student field placement settings
•  Participating in professional and institutional activities
•  Assisting in recruitment of students
•  Planning, implementing and evaluating innovative ideas in instruction
•  Participate in Moodle training and updated training activities related to online instruction.
•  Participate in staff development activities determined to be essential in upgrading and enhancing on-line classes
•  Participate in usage of the Literacy and Sensory labs located in the HCC Regional Center for the Advancement of Children.
•  Ensure that college and child care licensing regulations are followed.
•  Serve on college and other committees as assigned
•  Perform other duties and responsibilities as required 
• Participate in activities required as part of National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation for the Department.
• Demonstrate innovation in teaching, particularly in the online format
• Integrate and expand technology into teaching

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum:
Master’s degree in Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education or Child Development and Family Relationships. Prior to August 1, must have 2 years’ experience as a direct service provider in a licensed preschool program. Must have experience in teaching and teaching principles for adult education. 
 
Preferred Qualification:
PhD. in Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education or Child Development and Family Relationships. Previous teaching experience in NAEYC accredited school. Previous teaching experience in distance learning format with knowledge of Moodle.

Other Qualifications

The following is necessary for consideration

• Official Haywood Community College employment application online found at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/haywoodedu. Please call Jamie Hilton at (828)627-4562 with any questions or if you are unable to complete the online application for any reason. 
• The application must be complete for consideration - do not reference resume. A resume is suggested but does not take the place of any questions or details that you need to provide in order to be qualified for the position.  Unofficial transcripts must be included for the application process. Most unofficial transcripts can be downloaded from college/university websites. Official transcripts of all secondary education must be submitted to Human Resources within 10 days of any offer of employment. 
• References may not be a current HCC employee. Candidates must provide three professional references with email addresses.  At least one reference must be a current or previous supervisor.  
• College screening committee is responsible for application review, interviews, and recommends the candidate to HR. Upon completion of the hire process in HR, President approval is required in the hire of a candidate. 
• HCC is a tobacco free campus

Haywood Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or status as a covered veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Upon request, the College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities so that they may be able to perform the essential functions of their job unless doing so would result in an undue burden for the College. 

Haywood Community College (HCC) is part of the North Carolina Community College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Founded in 1965, it is an open-door institution with the mission to foster an environment that meets the educational needs of the communities it serves, promotes student success in higher education and in the workplace, and facilitates economic development. This includes programs for Haywood County high school students through Career and College Promise and Haywood Early College. The college campus, a designated arboretum, boasts one of the most beautiful college campuses in the state with an iconic mill pond, a productive greenhouse, dahlia gardens, an orchard garden and a rhododendron garden.