Child Development Instructor

Primary Purpose
Duties and responsibilities as presented are intended to be representative and not restrictive. The District reserves the right to modify the assignment and allocation of duties in accordance with operational needs.

Job Description
Teach lower division courses in Child Development to a diverse student population. Teaching assignments may include day evening Saturday facetoface online (synchronous or asynchronous) hybrid honors and/or dual enrollment. Instruct and assist in the retention and success of a diverse student population through careful preparation of course materials sound teaching methodologies and critical pedagogies that are particularly effective with students of color and firstgeneration college students. Contribute to department service including but not limited to participating in department meetings curriculum development and maintenance extracurricular programming capacity building and department promotion. Participate in curriculum development and serve on department division college and district committees as necessary to maintain and improve the instructional program; participate in appropriate professional development activities. Participate in cocurricular activities including planning implementing and teaching in special programs designed to support student success. Participate in the formulation of Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and the Student Learning Outcomes assessment cycle. Maintain formal office and campus hours; participate in department and division meetings. Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g. computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Teach scheduled classes and perform related duties as assigned including timely compliance with clerical and administrative responsibilities; comply with district college and division policies in the performance of duties. Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials effective teaching methodologies and informed critical feedback on assignments and discussions. Develop culturally relevant course content culturally responsive pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging students who are diverse and/or are students who are historically underserved. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African American Latinx Native Americans Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students. Work cooperatively with staff and students. Evening and/or weekend assignments may be required as part of the regular contract.

Essential Functions
Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

Desirable Qualifications
Knowledge of current innovative theories and practices such as Constructivism Reggio inspired programming the emergent learning approach and an antibias approach. Evidence of the successful application of theories and practices in the field of early childhood education. Demonstrated leadership in working successfully with teachers of young children community college students families campus and district administrators staff university and college partners and fellow faculty. Demonstrated knowledge of the Reggio Emilia Approach naturebased learning and Social Constructivist teaching. Experience working with college level practicum students and implementing emergent curricula that are Reggioinspired Social Constructivist and supported by Developmentally Appropriate Practices and the Preschool Learning Foundations. Evidence of and willingness to participate in professional organizations and activities. Effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated sensitivity to working with community college students of diverse ages genders sexual orientations religions and racial ethnic socioeconomic cultural and academic backgrounds including those with physical and learning disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
Masters 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 Bachelors in any of the above AND Masters 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 Possess a valid California teaching credential authorizing service in a community college in the appropriate subject matter area. OR The equivalent. Equivalent qualifications may include related education training employment and professional experience that would be equal to the required degree(s) and experience in this field as determined by the District Equivalency Committee. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity minded practices within the classroom.

Work Schedule
Full Time Tenure Track