Early Childhood Education Saturday Adjunct Instructor-Early Intervention Certificate Courses

The Ivy Tech Muncie Campus Early Childhood Education Department is searching for the ideal candidate to fill a Saturday Early Intervention Certificate On-Campus Instructor position. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education, community engagement and partnerships with infant/toddler serving early learning programs, and working with our students to achieve their successes. The person in this position will provide instruction for Saturday classes (in person/on campus classes, labs, and virtual/simulated field experience) within early childhood education; collaborate with the Assistant Department Chair with curriculum development for the courses taught, and occasional in-class student advising.

This is NOT a remote/virtual position. Instructor must be available on Saturdays following the college’s academic calendar from 8:30 am- 2:50 pm on the Ivy Tech Muncie campus.

Responsibilities: 

• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives. 

• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials. 

• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and/or other documentation as required. 

• Maintain a safe, quality classroom/lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance. 

• Assist with program accreditation efforts.

Professional Development 

• Participate in professional development or other activities that may include in-services, courses, or seminars to advance instructional and technical skills as well as knowledge within the field of study. 

Community Service 

• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school. 

Advising 

• Provide student advising support to the department by assisting with advising and registration for students in your courses.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned. All duties are to be carried out under the guidelines of FERPA. 

 

Minimum Qualifications:Early Childhood Education Program Standard: A qualified adjunct faculty member in early childhood education meets the program standard through:

1. Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development;

or

2. Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to early childhood education and development, with academic preparation appropriate to the course and /or specialty being taught; and

3. Possesses one of the following: a) Professional certification in the field; or b) Two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.  

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong working knowledge of current licensing regulations, trends, research, and best practices in early childhood education. 

• Strong working knowledge of Indiana’s Early Intervention procedures including collaborations with First Steps, Special Education, and Home Visiting Programs. 

• Strong knowledge and experience working with infants and toddlers and families. 

• Knowledge of NAEYC higher education accreditation. 

• Experience working with a diverse population of adult learners.