Part-Time Child Development Instructor (Pool)

Part-Time Child Development Instructor (Pool)

Definition - PART-TIME, ASSOCIATEFACULTYPOOL Applications for Part-Time, Associate Faculty pools are continually accepted (unless otherwise specified) by the District and will be added to the application pool for review by hiring authorities on an as-needed basis. Should you be invited for an interview, you will be contacted by a District representative.

Assignment - This position is a part-time position as an Associate Instructor. The teaching assignment may require teaching lecture-discussion courses during day, evening or on Saturday and/or in an on-line/distance education format. The assignments are as needed, during Spring, Summer, and/or Fall semesters. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT), AFT6554. Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA; or Mission College, Santa Clara, CA.

Salary and Benefits - Salary is based on a percentage of workload, up to a maximum of 67% of a full-time load. Salary is prorated based on an initial hiring salary range of $34,143 – $49,337 per semester; and is based on academic achievement, teaching and related experience.

Minimum Qualifications - 1. Education – Possess any one of the following: Master's degree in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education, or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education; OR Bachelor's degree in any of the above AND master's degree in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies, or family and consumer studies; OR A valid California Community College Instructor's Credential in the discipline; OR The equivalent of the above. AND 2. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications - The ideal candidate will also demonstrate the following desired qualifications: Ability to teach effectively and communicate well with students from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, both in and out of the classroom. Knowledge of a variety of instructional approaches, techniques and strategies. Teaching, training, and/or cultural life experiences that enable one to teach, tutor, and mentor students from diverse language, cultural, ethnic, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds. Ability to take an active role in working with faculty, student groups, and college support services, particularly with the Department and Division. Teaching experience, preferably at the community college or university level, in any and all courses embodied in the area of Child Development/Early Childhood Education. Background in Early Childhood Education/Early Intervention and Inclusion. Knowledge of current California State Child Development permit/licensing regulations and laws, as well as the center accreditation standards developed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Experience directing and teaching in a Child Development Lab or program. Bilingual ability; be able to teach in a bilingual mode.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities - Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following: Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation for in-class or on-line/distance education activities, evaluation of students' work, consultation with students outside of class and/or on-line, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught. Maintain accurate class and other records required by the college. Submit, when due, attendance rosters and grade reports. Follow course outlines as filed in the instruction offices. Maintain office hours each week, at .5 hours per week per section. Observe, support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the District and college. Provide each student with a written course syllabus at the beginning of the course, as per instructions in the Faculty Handbook. Refer students to appropriate college sources for information on counseling and other student services. Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members' area of expertise. Work cooperatively within the college community. Foster an environment that protects academic freedom within the college community. Foster a positive working environment that is free from harassment, prejudice and/or bias. Demonstrate a respect for the dignity of each individual.