Part-Time Early Childhood Education Instructor, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location: OR, OR
Job Type: Part-time Faculty and Tutor
Job Number: 2021-2000209
Division: Instruction
Department:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary and Responsibilities/Duties
Please note: This position will be required to teach a hybrid class and enroll in the (paid) Online Learning training during the summer, for a Fall class. The duration of the academy is 8-10 weeks.
Job Summary
Provides high quality instruction so that each student may meet learning outcomes. Works with the dean and colleagues to improve student learning experiences. Assists with other instructional responsibilities as determined by the dean.
Essential Duties
- Helps advance the role and goals of a comprehensive community college.
- Teaches a range of community college courses, which may include developmental, transfer, or career-technical courses.
- Creates a learning environment for students inclusive of diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds.
- Collaborates with faculty and staff from other departments and divisions to promote communication, coordinate programs, and support student success.
- Prepares clear learning outcomes for each course and inform students of learning outcomes in a course syllabus.
- Participates in college service and activities outside direct instruction, such as registration, curriculum development, advising, strategic planning, and educational assessment.
- Supports student recruitment, placement, and retention.
- Posts and keeps office hours to be available to students for assistance outside the classroom.
- Teaches at least one evening section per year as needed.
- Keeps professionally current by participating in professional development and other activities; maintain current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation.
- Maintains active liaison with high schools, universities, business and industry or external agencies and assist the dean with program advisory committees as appropriate.
- Completes instructional duties, reports, and paper work assigned by the dean in a timely manner.
- Attends division, department, and committee meetings and in-service programs.
- Incorporates, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning, laboratory and office environments.
- Maintains and emphasizes safe working conditions and practices.
- Complies with all Board policies and administrative regulations.
Additional Duties
- Coordinates and schedules labs and practicums.
- Maintains the confidentiality of information.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Minimum and Desired Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Computer Skills, etc.)
- Associate's degree (or higher) in early childhood education or related field.
- Three (3) years of work experience in an occupational area directly related to the instructional program (the work experience must be beyond that acquired in apprenticeship, on-the-job training) OR Occupational competency for the teaching assignment secured through a combination of three years of work experience and specialized training. (When applicable, the applicant's qualifications may be reviewed by the appropriate occupational advisory committee.)
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree (or higher) in the subject area or a master's degree (or higher) and 24 graduate-credit hours in the subject area
- Teaching experiences, preferably at the community college level
- Experience with infant and toddler programs and children with special needs
- Experience with emergent curriculum and the project approach
- Experience working with ELL children and diverse families in early childhood settings, and
- Experience teaching hybrid and online courses
Additional Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to design, modify, maintain and re-structure systems that support the program's functions.
- Ability to maintain professional networks and contacts such as with universities that are our articulation partners, prospective employers, prospective majors, etc.
- Knowledge of the principals and practices of curriculum development and revision
- Ability to work cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of the principals and practices of budget development and management.
Working Conditions and Important Information
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a computer terminal. Visual eye strain and repetitive hand/wrist motion for data entry and keyboarding functions.
See ADA/ADAAA (Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments Act) Physical Requirements Section on file in Human Resources for other usual and customary physical requirements.
Salary
Salary placement will be based on applicable education and/or years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant education and full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement. Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past education and/or experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.
Important Information
MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mhcc/default.cfm. For technical assistance, please call 855-524-5627.
Please note: We do not request or read letters of recommendation. Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials. We are looking for the required documents. Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.
Please note: this is initially a self-screening system. We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.
Position subject to budget consideration and approval.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.
MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.
Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.
If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application. You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR 97030. If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.
Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.