Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator (part-time)

WHITE MOUNTAINS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM COORDINATOR
PART-TIME $30.70-$36.13/HOUR

SCOPE OF WORK: Provides administrative oversight and coordination of the Early Childhood Education Program. This position reports directly to the Chair of the Social Educational and Behavioral Science Department at White Mountains Community College.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assists the Department Chair with faculty recruitment orientation assignment and evaluation of adjunct instructors and teaching accountabilities within the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program.
• Serves as academic advisor to ECE students and helps promote student retention.
• Assists with the development of course schedules and alternative methods of delivery.
• Develops implements and evaluates curricula; maintains program/course documents and revises as needed in a timely manner.
• Participates in student recruitment activities such as college open houses and student orientations.
• Oversees the program review accreditation and other assessment initiatives as needed for the ECE program with consultation from the Department Chair.
• Works with the program advisory committee and relevant external stakeholders and provides occasional external representation as needed.
• Oversees the facilitation and monitoring of student internships/practicums.
• Coordinates the procurement process for materials equipment etc.
• Provides input to the Department Chair regarding budget preparation.
• Complies with all system college state and federal rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree from a recognized college or university with major study in early childhood education education or closely related field.

Experience: Five years of experience working in early childhood education or closely related field.

OR

Education: Masters degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in early childhood education education or closely related field.

Experience: Four years of experience working in early childhood education or closely related field.

License/Certification: Possession of a valid drivers license or access to transportation.

Preferred Qualification: Early Childhood Education Master Faculty Endorsement.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of the subject matter as it relates to the course of instruction teaching methods and materials and curriculum development and course/program evaluation. Considerable knowledge of the principles methods techniques materials tools and equipment used for instruction within the program area. Knowledge of educational standards and procedures. Ability to work with and secure the cooperation of others. Ability to maintain comprehensive records of the progress and development of the individual student. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to work effectively with diverse student populations and as a member of academic department/team. Ability to handle matters with diplomacy and to maintain confidentiality as appropriate. Ability to exercise professional judgment and proper decision-making. Must be willing to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by management.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title.

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WMCC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color religion ancestry or national origin age sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression physical or mental disability genetic information or law enforcement military veteran or marital status.