What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Education Adjunct position at Olympic College?
Early Childhood Education Adjunct
Salary: $5,000 - $6,000 per 5 credit hours
Classification: Part-time Adjunct Faculty
Reports to: Dean of Social Sciences & Humanities
The Early Childhood Education is seeking a part-time faculty position, teaching a variety of Early Childhood 100 and 200-level courses. The candidate selected will be able to teach various courses from the ECED curriculum in accordance with the college catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course syllabi, and any departmental guidelines, as well as other Early Childhood courses regularly offered. Selected candidates may be asked to teach evening, distance (online, hybrid, and/or ITV), and at branch campus courses when required. Faculty are required to provide quality teaching including related preparation, grading, and record-keeping; class syllabi to students enrolled in classes and to the division office as requested. Olympic College seeks applicants who are dedicated to student-centered learning, closing achievement gaps, supporting diversity, and social justice learning opportunities, and who employ data-informed decision-making in their instruction.
Olympic College has joined Achieving the Dream (ATD), a comprehensive reform movement of more than 220 community colleges, each committed to helping students achieve their college and career goals. These colleges have a laser focus on equity, closing achievement gaps, and increasing graduation rates with an emphasis on low-income students, first-generation students, and students of color, groups that have been traditionally underserved at all colleges.
- Mastery knowledge of Early Childhood course content areas;
- Ability to implement Early Childhood course curriculum meeting the standards in accordance with local licensing laws, state-wide Core Competencies and nationally (NAEYC) normed standards as well as program needs across the college;
- Knowledge of Early Achievers program standards and ability to advise students working at state rated child care facilities;
- Knowledge of common courses contained within the ECE Stackable Certificates;
- Ability to utilize a variety of teaching methods and modalities to engage and meet the educational needs of diverse student populations;
- Ability to accommodate accessibility and other special accommodations via course materials and classroom activities as needed;
- Willingness and ability to collaborate with peers and to work as part of an educational team;
- Ability to incorporate the use of technology (i.e. Learning Management Systems) to support instruction (Web-Enhanced, hybrid, and/or online);
- Ability to maintain discipline, course and student records in a professional and timely manner;
- Knowledge of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and learning-centered climate.
Minimum Qualifications
- MA in Early Childhood or related degree in Early Childhood Education
- Teaching Experience in Early Childhood (college-level teaching experience preferred)
- Teach Early Childhood classes on an as-needed basis;
- Be able to teach in the evenings and at other campus and off-site locations;
- Impart excitement, and enthusiasm towards course content and the educational experience;
- Utilize a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success;
- Demonstrate a commitment to teaching diverse students with various education, age, and language backgrounds;
- Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation;
- Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural, socio-economic, racial, and other backgrounds as well as military veterans;
- Demonstrate success incorporating accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities;
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the classroom and with other professionals to maintain effective working relationships;
- Collaborate successfully with colleagues, staff, and students as part of an educational team;
- Incorporate the use of technology in the delivery of course content and services, including the use of a learning management system (ability to teach online, ITV, and/or hybrid desired);
- Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a learning-centered climate.
Terms of Employment
Adjunct positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Applying does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.
Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits upon their initial hire. Adjunct faculty must work 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count towards this requirement. Adjuncts are not initially eligible for benefits upon hire but could qualify for the following.
Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, Aflac, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site childcare on a space available.
For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.
- Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.
- Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering and equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our Equity Statement). All applicants are required to submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.
- Olympic College Online Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.
- Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.
Salary : $500 - $5,000
