PT Faculty, Early Childhood Education

[POOL] PT Faculty, Early Childhood Education Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Title:

[POOL] PT Faculty, Early Childhood Education

Department Education, Human Development & Family Sciences

Appointment Type Part-Time Hourly

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position FTE N/A

Location Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Salary Grade Not Applicable

See "Special Notes to Applicants" section above.

This posting is for a pooled position. Application submissions for "[ POOL ]" positions are accepted on an ongoing basis to ensure a continuous and ready pool of qualified candidates for immediate review when the need arises. If/when a position becomes available, the College will review applications from this pool, and interview candidates whose qualifications best match the specific opening. Applicants must reapply to the pool annually to maintain their active status in the pool.

Master’s degree in Child Development, Human Development and Family Sciences, Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field. Requires a demonstrated commitment to student-centered principles and an understanding of the community college mission. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, including faculty, staff, and students. Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Teach early childhood education and development classes.
• Prepare and develop materials for classes utilizing approved course outcomes.
• Assign and grade student work; report student attainment of course outcomes.
• Keep abreast of development in subject area and educational technology, innovative teaching techniques, and continuously strive for professional improvement.
• Establish and maintain opportunities for reasonable and consistent out-of-class contact with students.
• Exemplify and promote work within the mission of LBCC .
• Work effectively with students and staff of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and ages.
• Promote both a classroom environment and a curriculum of equity and inclusivity.
• Interact with supervisors, colleagues, and staff as part of a team.
• Participate as assigned in occasional department and advisory meetings.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Physical ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time in classroom and early learning environments. Sufficient hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate a computer, handle instructional materials, and demonstrate activities. Requires normal hearing and speaking skills to communicate with students, colleagues, and young children. Requires visual acuity to read materials, view computer screens, and observe activities.

Job duties require frequent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending, kneeling, and lifting of light to medium weight (10-50 pounds), such as instructional materials or early learning supplies. Work is performed indoors in classroom, office, and early learning environments, with occasional outdoor activities. Potential exposure to typical classroom and childcare noise levels, varying weather conditions, and cleaning or sanitizing supplies.

Master’s degree in Child Development, Human Development and Family Sciences, Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field. Requires a demonstrated commitment to student-centered principles and an understanding of the community college mission. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, including faculty, staff, and students. Demonstrates a strong commitment to creating fair, welcoming, and respectful environments. Prefer recent college teaching experience, working knowledge of computer software and Learning Management Systems.

Experience with different modalities of instruction, including synchronous and asynchronous online learning preferred. Recent experience working in early childhood classrooms is preferred. Proficiency in a second language, preferably Spanish.

Prefer knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Reggio-Inspired curriculum approach, PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), Infant Toddler Curriculum and group care, Cultural Sensitivity, Reflective Curriculum and Loose Parts.

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