Part Time Early Childhood Education Instructor

Part Time Early Childhood Education Instructor Position Description Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is seeking a Part Time Instructor to teach Early Childhood Education courses. Upon successful submission of your application, resume, and transcripts, you will be considered for teaching opportunities on a per course basis. We are actively seeking instructors for the Fall 2026 semester. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Establish and maintain an environment conducive to student learning. Prepare for and instruct assigned course(s) using appropriate learning experiences and materials that meet overall course objectives and program goals. Adhere to course syllabus and comply with Assessment of Student Academic Achievement. Evaluate student progress through day‑to‑day evaluation, written examinations, and overall observation. Grade assignments in a meaningful way to promote continued student growth, return graded assignments to students in a timely manner, and assign final grades for all students, meeting or beating all institutional deadlines for completion. Actively support student success through guidance, advising, and assisting individual students as needed. Participate in professional activities including, but not limited to, curriculum planning, examination development, textbook selection, program evaluation/revision, and other professional planning activities. Participate in the Student Opinion Questionnaire (SOQ) process. Maintain levels of professional knowledge and expertise, including compliance training. Utilize technology, including AI-enabled tools and software where appropriate, to support teaching, learning, student engagement, professional responsibilities, institutional service, and other responsibilities. Use such technologies in a manner consistent with academic standards, professional ethics, confidentiality requirements, and compliance with institutional policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. Perform other duties as assigned. Hours / Schedule Schedules vary according to class schedules. The terms of employment are based on college enrollment and class enrollment. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field. Minimum five (5) years full-time work experience in the field. Teaching experience at the community college level. Ability to work with diverse populations representing a wide range of abilities, ages, nationalities and cultures. Demonstrated ability to use technology relevant to the discipline and faculty role, including the capacity to learn and appropriately utilize emerging AI-supported tools. Ability to evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and appropriateness of AI-generated content; maintain confidentiality where required; exercise professional and academic judgment; and uphold ethical standards in the use of technology for teaching, learning, and service. Preferred Qualifications Online, remote, or virtual teaching experience. Salary / Hourly Rate $69.66 per hour. Equal Opportunity Employer Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as provided for and to the extent required by federal and state statutes. Nor does the college discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Notice of Nondiscrimination and Other Compliance Statements. #J-18808-Ljbffr