Instructional Coordinator & Apprenticeship Program Instructor

Instructional Coordinator & Apprenticeship Program Instructor is a combined role that is responsible for developing, programming and leading an internship program for students with local business and organizations. This position will cultivate relationships in collaboration with the Early Childhood Program Chair and School Dean. This position works with apprenticeship site staff, students, state regulatory offices, CMC Work-based learning initiatives, and other stakeholders in establishing guidelines, policies, schedules, deadlines, and reporting structures.

Under the supervision of the Early Childhood Program Chair and School Dean, this position is responsible for designing, facilitating, implementing, assessing, and reporting experiences for all CMC ECE Apprenticeship courses and components while properly applying all relevant program accreditation/credentialling standards from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, Colorado Department of Early Childhood, and Colorado Department of Education.

This position also is expected to teach 9 credits per year in the related field. This is a year-round administrative, non-faculty, staff position with teaching responsibilities. The incumbent must be qualified to be higher education credentialed to teach in Early Childhood Education, however, is not assigned a faculty rank.

Position may be held at any approved CMC campus.

Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position. Examples of ideal qualifications include a minimum of a masters degree in early childhood education, ECE and 2 years of related experience in the field of Early Childhood Education or equivalent education and experience that will provide the necessary knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the functions of the position. Minimum of 2 years of Higher Education instructional experience required.

Must have experience in distance teaching and experience supervising field placement students in Early Childhood Education (birth to eight years old) as well as project management expertise.

Experience is preferred in one or more of the following: in program development, business management, curriculum development, and experience in building community relationships.

Must have the ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with students, faculty, regulatory agency staff and community agency personnel of all levels. In addition, this position participates and represents the Early Childhood Program on various internal and external committees related to the educational standards of the field, work-based learning, regulatory agency oversight, and apprenticeship placements. High level communication, negotiation and organizational skills are required to adequately address the needs of CMC Early Childhood students community partners, internal partners, and agencies in this complex, competitive environment.

Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position:
Knowledge of teaching, pedagogy, methodology of similar programs; strong ability to interact with a variety of businesses and industries; ability to move between different job functions frequently. Very strong written and speaking communications skills and ability to understand the needs of others.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education thats the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

* This is a grant funded position and continued employment the position is contingent on continued grant funding. The grant is currently approved for up to two years.

Colorado Mountain College requires that employees perform their assigned duties within the State of Colorado. The College further expects employees to accurately report their work location at all times. Failure to do so impairs the College's ability to ensure compliance with tax, payroll, employment, information security, and operational requirements.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Hiring range = $90,533.48 - $ annual salary depending upon a combination of education and experience. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pet insurance, retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, annual & sick time, mental health resources, healthy lifestyle benefits, affordable transitional housing may be available to the successful candidate based on eligibility and availability, relocation if applicable. CMC…