Part Time Faculty- Early Childhood Education
Part Time Faculty- Early Childhood Education
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$ 1238 - 1326
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General Summary
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Highline College delivers innovative education and training opportunities to foster personal and professional success in our multicultural world and global economy.
The Highline College Education department is actively looking for parttime Early Childhood Education faculty. Teaching assignments include evenings weekends online and inperson courses.
SUMMARYOFKEYRESPONSIBILITIESTeaching: Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment and use evidencebased practices to improve the success of diverse students; in collaboration with colleagues identify and implement strategies designed to close equity gaps experienced by students from historically minoritized groups. Engage in selfreflective practice. Classes will be offered evenings weekends online and inperson.
Service & Collaboration: Attend department meetings advisory committee meetings and other communityled events as requested.
Professional development/ ongoing professional learning: Engage in ongoing professional learning. This includes remaining current in your discipline and evidencebased practices for culturally response inclusive and antiracist pedagogies; Complete and maintain all appropriate certifications including VocationalTechnical Certification
Salarywilldependuponthenumberofclassestaught.Salaryisbaseduponinitialplacementworkexperienceandthenumber of assigned credits.The current salary range per credit hour is $1238.38 to $1326.13.Please review the current collective bargaining agreement for additional informationhereDownloadPDFreader (See205ParttimeFacultyPlacementand Salary).
Essential Tasks
FACULTYWIDE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
At Highline successful faculty applicants demonstrate the ability to:- Show commitment to student learning.This includes planning organizing and creating an interactive cooperative and mutually respectful learning environment incorporating researchbased practices to teaching and assessment.
- Challenge learners intellectually.This includes encouraging students to ask questions confront limits recognize complexities think critically and challenge assumptions.
- Practice culturally responsive instruction.This includes designing curriculum pedagogy and assessment that are relevant to students; valuing what students already know; and empowering students to demonstrate knowledge in multiple ways as appropriate for the discipline.
- Communicate effectively. This includes conveying information and expectations clearly listening carefully encouraging students to communicate and acting with respect enthusiasm and empathy toward students.
- Demonstrate personal and professional integrity. This includes but is not limited to being professional honest and ethical in the selection and delivery of course content.
- Assessment. Ability to assess studentlearning outcomes and use assessment data to modify instruction.
ABILITY TO:- Communicate effectively in oral and written English with students and colleagues of varied ethnicity ages backgrounds and abilities with a commitment to a culturally diverse environment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters degree (or higher) in early childhood education education human development social work or related field from an institution with regional accreditation or its international equivalent;AND
- Experience working with children birth to eight years of age and/or families in an early childhood education setting.
- Pending degrees must be completed by September 2025 and verified by a letter from the granting institution.
Desired Qualifications:
- Fluency in English/Spanish or English/Somali;
- Significant experience working in multicultural/diverse environments;
- Knowledge of inclusive and special education practices in ECE through a disability justice lens;
- Experience teaching in higher education and/or providing professional development in teaching and learning;
- Experience supervising and/or supporting ECE practitioners in practicum placements;
- Demonstrated commitment to equity practices in education.
Supplemental Information
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washingtonstatelaw.
ABOUT HIGHLINE COLLEGEFounded in 1961 Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 15 minutes south of Seattle. The college annually serves more than 16500 students a student population of over 70 students of color representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages. The college embraces equity inclusion and social justice with core goals of student attainment diversity community Engagement and sustainability. The student body at Highline College is made up of Transfer students Running Start students ProfessionalTechnical students International students Comprehensive Transition Program for students with intellectual disabilities Adult Basic Education and English Language Learners. In addition we offer sixbachelor of applied science fouryear degrees.
MISSION AND VISIONAs an essential part of our mission and vision diversity equity and inclusion are promoted and fostered in all aspects ofcollege life.
NEEDHELPShould you have any difficulties uploading your documents or navigating the application process please contact NEOGOV Technical Support atMondayFriday 6:00AM to 6:00PM Pacific Time.
APPLICATION PROCEDUREYour online application must include the following four attachments to be considered complete:
- A detailed resume that addresses the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSof the position.
- A letter of application (twopage maximum recommended) that addresses your ability to meet the FACULTYWIDE SKILLS AND ABILITIESfor appointment and to the extent applicable the DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSof the position.
- A onepage response to the Supplemental Question.
Transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees (unofficial transcripts may be submitted official transcripts required upon employment).
HIGHLINE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Highline College is an equal opportunity employer. The College is committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and staff as well as our student population. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural racial ethnic sexual orientations and gender identity diversity. We strongly encourage applicants to apply without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age marital or veteran status disability or any other legal protected status.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
The College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodations in the application process in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources office at. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may dial 711 to place a call through Washington Relay the states free telecommunication access service.TITLE IX POLICY
Highline College complies with Title IX regulations. For details on our policies see our website College appointing authorities reserve the right and may exercise the option to make an employment decision prior to the conclusion of the recruitment process.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The college provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age disability sex sexual orientation marital status creed religion or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types).
The Title IX Coordinator Danielle Slota can be reached ator. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines WA 98198. Building 12 Presidents Office.
The 504 Coordinator Jenni Sandler can be reached ator. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines WA 98198. Building 25 5th Floor.
The Chief Human Resources Officer Melanie Lawson can be reached ator. 2400 S. 240th St. Des Moines WA 98198. Building 12 Human Resources.You can receive this information in an alternate format by contacting Access Services; TTY.
Employment Type
Part-Time
