Early Childhood Education Instructor; Bilingual

Position: Early Childhood Education Full-Time Instructor (Bilingual)
Description

Compensation:
Starting at $62,382.86/year plus excellent benefits including generous employer contributions to medical, dental and vision premiums, and participation in the Oregon PERS retirement system. This position also qualifies for a 5% bilingual pay differential.

We offer an opportunity for…

A collaborative, equity-minded leader to serve as Instructor, Bilingual Early Childhood Education [Full-Time], with partial release for program coordination responsibilities. This Lead Instructor is a lifelong learner, who is responsible for creating, assessing, and continuously improving the policies, processes, and practices necessary to: facilitate equitable student learning and success; deliver excellent service; and, accomplish the work of the Instructional Services division.

This division includes the departments of Academic Pathways, Teaching and Learning Foundations, and Community and Workforce Partnerships.

This full-time faculty role reports directly to the Vice President of Instructional Services, in the Education & Social Sciences. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and be driven by a genuine desire to advance the College's Mission and Priorities. Accordingly, the Instructor will provide excellent service with a focus on closing equity gaps in educational access and attainment, and will work to promote inclusive prosperity throughout the Columbia Gorge region.

The Instructor will primarily teach and participate in college activities on campus in The Dalles and Hood River. Online and remote-synchronous instruction may also be assigned. Contract begins September 1, 2026.

Who we are…

Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is a comprehensive community college dedicated to promoting an academic and social environment that serves the evolving needs of the vibrant and diverse communities across its district and beyond. The College aims to foster an inclusive and equitable climate where employees and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.

We understand these values are foundational to our mission and are critical to ensure the well-being of the communities in our service area. As a college CGCC commits to being accountable to communities who have been historically excluded from higher education, and to the land in the area it serves. Candidates from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Mission: CGCC prioritizes equitable access to education, empowers all students through learning, and drives inclusive prosperity throughout our community.

Vision:
As an institution of higher education, CGCC innovates and excels, champions equity and inclusion, and nurtures belonging among our students, employees, and the community.

Priorities:

* Ensuring equitable access to education

* Advancing equitable student learning and educational outcomes

* Fostering economic growth, inclusive prosperity, and a thriving community

Guiding Principles:
Open Communication, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Equity and Inclusion.

Where we are…

Columbia Gorge Community College serves a diverse region in north-central Oregon and south-central Washington. CGCC acknowledges we are on the homelands of the Confederated Tribe of the Yakama Nation and neighboring tribes as well as the 14 bands along the Inchi I'wana (Columbia River). Our main campus is within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in The Dalles, Oregon. We also have a beautiful site in the city of Hood River.

What the area offers…

Nestled in the breathtaking beauty of the Columbia River Gorge, our College offers more than just a job; it offers a unique lifestyle. Imagine waking up to stunning mountain views, enjoying outdoor adventures in your backyard, and being part of a tight-knit community dedicated to educational equity and innovation.

As a center of Native American trade for over 10,000 years and situated near the end of the Oregon Trail, the Columbia Gorge has a rich history. Much of the area is connected to agriculture, with large acreages of wheat fields, cherry, pear, and apple orchards. There are also…