(Part-time Faculty Pool) Early Childhood Education Instructor

Monterey Peninsula College is currently accepting applications to establish a pool for future part-time teaching assignments in this discipline.

POSITION DEFINITION

Under the supervision of the Area Dean and the guidance of the Department, the part‑time instructor will provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policy; evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters; and perform other instructional duties as assigned. Instructors may be assigned to the Monterey campus and/or Marina Education Center.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Meet each scheduled class and teach or conduct learning exercises for the entire period. Contact the appropriate division chair or administrator in advance to arrange unavoidable absences. Provide each student at the beginning of the course with written information about the course, including a full description of the grading system and how the student will be evaluated. Accurately keep required class records on attendance, withdrawals, and grading. Submit all necessary reports such as attendance and grade reports, roll books, and class information sheets when due, and certify their accuracy. Comply with all institutional policies and procedures. Pay careful attention to all bulletins, memorandums, and emails from administrative offices. Check faculty mailbox and MPC email frequently. Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for the diverse academic, socio‑economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: 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 disciplines. AND one of the following: 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. Equivalency (Equivalency Forms must be submitted for consideration). A sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio‑economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Cover Letter Resume Transcripts – unofficial copies showing all undergraduate and graduate coursework. Official copies will be required at the time of hire. Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by the applicant’s expense. Click here for a list of Foreign Transcript Evaluation Services. Equivalency Form (optional, based on minimum qualifications) Please do not upload any items not listed above (such as letters of recommendation); they will not be forwarded to the hiring committee. Teaching assignments are part‑time and temporary in nature. Assignments are subject to Governing Board approval, adequate enrollment size, and assignment to a contract instructor. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check and tuberculosis examination as required. Monterey Peninsula College actively seeks a diverse pool of applicants interested in working in an environment that values flexibility, openness to change, collaboration, respect for others and their points of view, and involvement in College activities, all with the goal of meeting the needs of our diverse student population. We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. The District is an equal‑opportunity employer and encourages applications from all persons. #J-18808-Ljbffr Monterey Peninsula College