Child Development Instructor

Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise. The instructor will adhere to the general faculty guidelines as specified by the Calhoun Community College Personnel Handbook the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Alabama Community College System policy.

Salary: Appropriate placement onACCS Salary Schedule D: $45676 $92513 (9 months)
An additional summer assignment may be available: $14102 $28612 (3 months)

(Salary placement within this range is determined by your academic credentials and documented years of full-time related work experience)

1. Teach at varied times and places and in varied formats based on student demand; day evening or weekend on the Decatur or Huntsville Campus or at other sites including dual enrollment traditional classroom hybrid or web format and distance education including off-site supervision of students at field experience sites.
2. Provide competent classroom and laboratory instruction in the area of credentialed expertise.
3. Evaluate the progress of students in all classes according to institutional divisional departmental and individual criteria.
4. Collect maintain and submit accurate class records including grades attendance rosters absences withdrawal and/or class drop information to appropriate offices.
5. Prepare or assist in the preparation of materials used in academic administration when requested including course syllabi program outlines and catalog material.
6. Participate in scheduled in-service activities.
7. Assist in the development of discipline-specific student learning outcome objectives.
8. Assess student learning using multiple assessment strategies.
9. Analyze and interpret data relative to student learning and provide feedback to the institution and students for the purpose of improving and expanding student learning.
10. Provide academic and career advice to students and promote student leadership and enrichment experiences.
11. Serve as a liaison to various regional state and national organizations related to Child Development including obtaining and maintain accreditation through NAEYC.
12. Be prompt and punctual in reporting for work. Maintain assigned office hours.
13. Maintain or increase competency in the chosen specialty by seeking new knowledge improving teaching skills and updating professional competencies.
14. Promote positive and productive relationships with service area businesses industries and agencies.
15. Perform all duties with professionalism.
16. Provide advice to the administration on matters pertaining to the instructional program.
17. Serve on institutional local and/or statewide committees engaged in furthering the work of the institution or program.
18. Become familiar with institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog Personnel Handbook and Alabama Community College System Policy; and follow such policies and procedures.
19. Perform other appropriate professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

1. A minimum of a Masters degree from an accredited institution with at least 18 gradate semester hours in Child Development or Early Childhood is required. Childhood Development Associate (CDA) advisors training preferred.
2. Competency in the use of current educational technologies in the classroom is required.
3. Demonstrated expertise in the subject area is required.

1. Documented evidence in the proficiency of use of internet e-mail and computer software programs (e.g. Microsoft Word PowerPoint etc.);
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills;
3. Ability to coordinate and supervise laboratory students;
4. Administrative or work experience in a childcare setting;
5. Creativity and leadership abilities;
6. Ability to communicate and work effectively and pleasantly with small children diverse students other employees and the public;
7. Demonstrated experience with establishing partnerships involving business and industry entities as well as 4-year institutions;
8. Ability to conduct individual and small group instruction;
9. Previous experience using WebCT Blackboard or other course management software from an instructor standpoint;
10. Ability to learn new teaching pedagogy and new software;
11. An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of the community college system;
12. Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
13. Commitment to all students including those of diverse ages cultures and ethnic backgrounds;
14. Successful problem solving skills;
15. Successful college teaching experience;
16. Conscientious- care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job;
17. Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work;
18. A focus on detail;
19. Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning;
20. A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand;
21. Confidence in decision making and communication skills.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Calhoun Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT:
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.

Calhoun Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System including all post secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including without limitation race color national origin religion marital status disability sex age or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law shall be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination under any program activity or employment. Calhoun Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. The college reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Calhoun Community College participates in the E-Verifysystem to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Calhoun Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane Decatur GA 30033-4097 by calling or by using information available on SACSCOCs website (). Specific questions regarding Calhouns educational programs admissions and other matters related specifically to the College should be forwarded directly to the college.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:


P.O. Box 2216
Decatur AL 35609