Early Childhood Careers Instructor​/Part-time

Renton Technical College welcomes individuals who have a commitment to teach and the ability to adapt instructional methods to a wide range of student backgrounds. This Part‑time teaching position is responsible for teaching, modifying, and updating a curriculum which includes courses required for the initial certificate in Spanish in early childhood development, developmentally appropriate learning activities, health, safety, nutrition, laws related to licensing of childcare sites, care of children with special needs, and anti‑bias/culturally relevant issues.

• ESED&105 Introduction to Early Childhood Education (5 credits)
• ECED&107 Health, Safety, Nutrition (5 credits)
• ECED&120 Practicum‑Nurturing Relationships (2 credits)

• Effectively teach the adopted curriculum for the Early Childhood Careers program.
• Provide for the orderly conduct of program learning activities, individual student learning needs, and the appropriate evaluation of student progress toward attaining the learning objectives.
• Coordinate facility activities related to program development and updating of the curriculum.
• Evaluate student progress toward attaining the learning objectives to include individual assignments, projects, quizzes, and tests.
• Maintain and submit student records, documentation, and program reports.
• Coordinate and participate in recruiting and job placement activities for students.
• Actively participate in and develop and maintain effective working relationships with the program advisory committee.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
• Effectively participate in staff and college committees and activities.
• Support the college's mission by creating a learning environment of mutual respect and fairness, while encouraging creative and critical thinking and contributing to the appreciation of diversity and fostering a climate of multicultural understanding.

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development or a related field such as Children’s Studies or Child Development is required.
• Written and spoken proficiency in Spanish and English is required.
• A minimum of two years of experience in child care beyond educational preparation is required.
• Experience teaching adults.
• Demonstrated interest and ability to work successfully with students, staff, and the community.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Successful experience using tact, discretion and courtesy while interacting with all persons.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, previous experience maintaining accurate records, managing multiple tasks, and planning and organizing work in order to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
• Successful experience with diverse populations of varied ethnicity, ages, backgrounds and abilities, and a commitment to a culturally diverse environment.

This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Lecture (theory) credits are compensated at $1,090 per credit, which includes scheduled class time and final exam days. All guided practice instructional credits for adjunct will be paid with an additional pay factor of 1.33. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $1,640 per credit, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.

Degree Stipend:
Master’s or Doctorate degree stipends are paid on a prorated per credit rate.

Renton Technical College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veterans or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal, as required by the Civil Rights Acts, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX, and Washington State laws.

Please see policy /Equal-Opportunity.