Early Childhood Adjunct

Posting Summary Working TitleEarly Childhood AdjunctRole TitleRole CodeFLSAExemptPay BandUGPosition Number290A9999AgencyBrightpoint Community CollegeDivisionBrightpoint Community College (Div)Work LocationChesterfield - 041Hiring Range$793-$1,693 per credit hour.Emergency/Essential PersonnelNoEEO CategoryI-FacultyFull Time or Part TimePart TimeDoes this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?Work ScheduleVariesSensitive PositionNoJob DescriptionBrightpoint Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher education and the third largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. Brightpoint Community College adds value to the greater Richmond community by offering freshman- and sophomore-level classes that easily transfer to top-notch colleges and universities, more than 60 in-demand career and technical programs, personal enrichment and professional development classes for lifetime learning, professors committed to excellence in teaching, and high-quality, easily accessible, and affordable education for our entire community.General Information: The Division of Art, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Brightpoint Community College augments full-time teaching faculty with qualified part-time instructors to enhance the student learning process. Adjunct Faculty teaching is limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 credit hours in the fall semester, and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. These limits are for total number of credit hours taught in Virginia’s Community Colleges (VCCS). Additional restrictions may apply depending upon other positions occupied within the VCCS.Brightpoint Community College invites applicants to apply for the Early Childhood adjunct position to teach courses in early childhood development. These courses prepare students for a career working with young children in a variety of early care and education settings or for transfer into baccalaureate programs at participating universities. Course content focuses primarily on birth to age five. Teaching assignments include a combination of day and evening classes in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats on either the Chester or Midlothian campus of the college. Courses offered in the discipline include the following: Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Teaching Art, Music and Movement to Children, Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings, Guiding the Behavior of Children, Language Arts for Young Children, Math, Science and Social Studies for Children, Infant and Toddler Programs, Introduction to Exceptional Children, Early Childhood Programs, School, and Social Change, Administration of Child Care Programs, and Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings.Please note there may not currently be an opening in this area and that the division office will contact you should an opening occur.Special AssignmentsMay be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.KSA's/Required QualificationsRequired: Minimum of a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent, from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the Early Childhood field. A minimum of two years of related occupational experience, with strong current knowledge of best practices in the field. Proven expertise in early care and education (birth to age five).Additional ConsiderationsRelated teaching experience in K-3rd grade. Relevant college-level teaching experience with a diverse student population. Training/certification to teach online and hybrid courses. Experience in the use of interactive instructional technologies in the classroom and online.Operation of a State VehicleNoSupervises EmployeesNoRequired TravelNo Posting Detail Information Posting NumberADJ_3408PRecruitment TypeGeneral Public - GNumber of Vacancies99Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date07/06/2026Job Close Date06/30/2027Open Until FilledAgency Website NameEmailPhone NumberSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAdditional InformationAdjunct postings are open pools that may not be actively recruiting. Division offices will reach out to selected candidates.Background Check Statement DisclaimerThe selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: EEO StatementThe Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.ADA StatementThe Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.E-Verify StatementVCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.Quicklink for Posting