Early Childhood Education Faculty

Major Responsibilities

Instructional Duties

• Teach assigned courses according to the colleges loading policy and established course objectives. Develop and maintain curriculum materials including syllabi lesson plans assignments and assessments. Facilitate learning experiences across lecture lab and field placements. Monitor and support student performance through advising alerts interventions and referrals. According to college policy please maintain accurate student records grades and documentation. Hold regular office and student engagement hours per ASOM 7.2 Faculty Loading Guidelines. Participate in recruitment retention and student success initiatives.

Program Leadership & Administration

• Oversee program development and implementation including scheduling field experiences and curriculum review. Coordinate with local early learning providers for student placements.
• Lead and maintain a program advisory committee with broad industry representation. Analyze retention and completion data; implement strategies to improve outcomes. Support NAEYC or relevant accreditation efforts and reporting requirements. Manage instructional supplies equipment and budgets in alignment with college guidelines. Participate in statewide program leadership discussions if applicable.

Institutional & Community Engagement

• Participate in college-wide meetings committees professional development and student events such as commencement. Represent the program in community partnerships and local advisory initiatives. Collaborate with Workforce Alignment Ivy Tech Foundation and employers to strengthen program relevance and student career pipelines.

Adjunct Faculty Oversight

• Recruit onboard support and evaluate adjunct instructors in collaboration with HR and the department. Provide mentorship and serve as a point of contact for adjunct and dual credit faculty teaching Early Childhood Education courses.

Additional Information

This position is fully funded by the Lilly Endowment Early Childhood Education Grant and will run from August 2025 through December 31 2027. Continued employment beyond this period is contingent upon additional funding or program sustainability.

Benefits Offered:

• No waiting period to enroll in benefits.

• Employer contribution to retirement plan.

• Excellent benefits including voluntary benefits: medical dental vision retirement life insurance spouse/child life insurance fee remission LTD STD Identity Guard etc.

• Paid time off: faculty release days sick volunteer bereavement.

• Paid holidays: 8 days plus school breaks off (Fall Winter Spring early and late Summer with optional Summer contracts available)

• Free tuition at any Ivy Tech location for employee and dependents.

• Professional Development opportunities.

Salary Range:

$50000-55000 per 9-month academic year optional Summer contract (varies)

Minimum Qualifications

To meet the Early Childhood Education Faculty Credential Standard (ASOM 7.1.1) a qualified candidate must have:

• A masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

OR

• A masters degree or higher in a related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and one of the following:
• Professional certification in the field OR
• At least two years of directly related work experience in early childhood settings (birthage 8).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Indiana early learning standards and licensing requirements.
• Experience coordinating field placements and conducting onsite visits.
• Experience working with diverse populations and supporting inclusive learning environments.
• CDA Professional Development Specialist Credential (or willingness to obtain it).

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.