Instructional Faculty,Education Job Bradenton area,Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Job Summary

An instructional faculty member will be responsible for maintaining the highest academic standards in the discipline and exercising professionalism in all academic activities.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities

Teaches all courses as assigned.

Pursues innovative approaches to instructional delivery, including creative and effective use of technology and online instruction.

Actively participates in the College’s sustainability practices and initiatives.

Embraces a multicultural environment and supports the College’s diversity initiatives.

Exhibits the willingness and ability to adapt to an environment of continuous growth and fast‑paced change.

Maintains a professional appearance at all times.

Maintains attendance and punctuality.

Prepares, reviews, orders teaching materials, and updates course outlines and syllabi within College guidelines to meet class schedule requirements.

Meets all scheduled classes, and uses scheduled classroom time appropriately.

Demonstrates a professional attitude, philosophy, compassion and commitment that promotes student growth and learning.

Demonstrates commitment to the institutional mission, goals, and objectives.

Adheres to College Rules and Procedures, which reflect updated federal, state, and local legislation/regulations and College policy that govern the educational process.

Maintains accurate student records for grading and attendance purposes, submitting grade reports within college deadlines.

Schedules and maintains office hours as assigned.

Attends departmental and other meetings as designated by the Department Chair or administrative official.

Assists with development, implementation, and evaluation of divisional and departmental program goals.

Assists with preparation of public relation materials pertaining to the department.

Serves on College committees to which elected or appointed.

During periods of planned absences, coordinates with the Department Chair or Coordinator for qualified substitute instructors and provides instructional materials, protocols, and directions to ensure consistent and sequential classroom instruction.

Performs various tasks as required by the Department Chair/Program Directors for the fulfillment of departmental responsibilities.

Promotes and maintains a healthy and safe educational and work environment, free from harassment and discrimination.

Participates in professional development activities. Demonstrates professional growth and development by updating knowledge of subject matter and using effective and innovative teaching techniques.

Develops, maintains and promotes a positive, respectful and civil atmosphere among colleagues and members of the college-wide community to advance the mission of the college.

Performs all other duties as assigned by the proper authority.

Qualifications

Education/Experience
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Elementary Education, ESE, curriculum & instruction or a closely related field.
- At least three years of experience teaching in a public or private school setting.
- Experience teaching in Elementary Education or ESE settings is required.
- Current teaching certificate in elementary, exceptional student education or related field; can be from another state.
- Must be a Florida resident.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Elementary Education, ESE, curriculum & instruction, or a related field. ABD candidates with a firm completion date will be considered.
- Expertise in the areas of Elementary Education, ESE or curriculum & instruction.
- Experience teaching and developing coursework in Elementary Education or ESE.
- Experience teaching learners from diverse backgrounds in face‑to‑face and online settings.
Other

Skills and Abilities
- Must demonstrate effective use of instructional technology and be familiar with current office hardware and software.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work Environment:
The noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:
The employee is routinely required to sit, use manual dexterity, talk or hear; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 10 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk, taste or smell, and lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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Instructional Faculty, Education