Early Childhood Development Instructor

Under general supervision of the Dean of Associate of Arts & Sciences will be responsible for the quality instruction. Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter being taught and holds valid teaching credentials as defined by SCBTCE College policy, and SACSCOC criteria. Motivates students and enhance their learning and constructs effective test instruments that are measurable and congruent to established instructional criteria. Demonstrates knowledge in planning and organizing instructional activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Instructional Development: developing and maintaining course documentation; reviewing and selecting textbooks for courses in subjects area; maintaining audio-visual and/or other materials for courses taught through any medium; being organized and well prepared for class; scheduling of class and lab time effectively.
• Teaching Performance: providing students with course syllabus, grading/attendance policy, and other relevant information in a timely manner; relating instructional practical examples and illustrations; pacing the instruction over the semester; providing students with timely tests; returning test results in a timely manner; relating tests to course objectives; following acceptable department and college grading policies.
• Student Advisement: maintaining required office hours; publicizing office hours and availability; referring students to other persons for appropriate assistance; maintaining appropriate records; meeting with students in a timely manner; displaying sensitivity to students' needs and problems.
• College and/or Community Service: assisting with recruitment as required; assisting with job/transfer placement or recommendations as required; cooperating with or participating in projects/activities of other instructional and support areas in fulfillment of the college's mission; serving effectively on college/community committees.
• Instructional Management: submitting reports in a timely manner; arranging physical environment as much as possible for effective learning; adhering to class schedules; providing effective classroom/lab supervisors; maintaining accurate records; providing disciplinary action where appropriate.
• Professional Development: developing an annual professional development plan in conjunction with supervisor; attending courses/seminars/workshops as required or planned; writing manuscripts or presenting papers at conferences; doing research projects in subject field.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Early Childhood Development and Education; or a Master's Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Early Childhood Development and Education.
• Three (3) years of college level teaching experience.

Knowledge and skills required:

• Knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to higher education, especially teaching methodologies.
• Knowledge of standard business practices and accepted protocol for areas of responsibility.
• Knowledge of the college's mission, goals, and objectives.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the classroom and related instructional activities of students.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with alumni, businesses, students, faculty, and others in the college community.
• Ability to interpret and apply all related laws.

Additional requirements:

• Valid Driver's license required.
• May be required to teach evening courses and additional hours during peak registration periods.