Early Childhood Education (ECE) Skills Guide

POSITION NUMBER: 621420

EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICS: Part Time Hourly (28 hours maximum)

POSITION LOCATION:

On campus position located in Fort Morgan CO

PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB:

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Skills Instructor (aka Skills Guide) in conjunction with ECE faculty provide ECE pre-service teacher students enrolled in a certificate or degree plan of study with advisement coaching and assessment of teaching skill to students working with young children in a hands-on experience in an Early Childhood (EC) classroom setting.

They report to the department chair within the discipline and do not have any supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities include instruction student assessment and other related instructional duties. Instructional delivery may include face-to-face hybrid and online. Classes may be held days evenings and weekends.

The ECE Skills Instructor must be patient and respectful while also providing their expectations for what is considered acceptable work. The instructor must display dedication to the class as well as the goals of the program. This position reports to the department chair within the discipline and does not supervise other employees. Occasional meetings or trainings may also be scheduled outside of regular work hours. The finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace. This position shall perform all duties while promoting opportunities for inclusion expressing the valuing of differences and regularly demonstrating the colleges commitment to the Guiding Principles.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Broad knowledge of early childhood education including child development guidance practices and teaching practices and successful handling of day-to-day classroom routines in the classroom setting
• Broad knowledge of the Colorado General rules and Regulations for Childcare the CDEC Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals and the Colorado Early Learning and Development Guidelines
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to students
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must hold current CDEC EC Director Qualification letter AND equivalent PDIS Credential Level Ill
• Must be eligible for initial Post-secondary CTE credential
• 3 plus years working experience in early childhood classroom settings with multiple age groups (infants/toddlers preschool and/or school-aged children)
• A demonstrated commitment to the MCC community and MCC Guiding Principles of integrity respect open and honest communication and collaboration. Ability to travel throughout MCCs service area as necessary to carry out job duties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate bachelors or masters degree in ECE or Child Development form an accredited institution.
• Recent training to be eligible for an initial coaching credential or currently holds a coaching credential with the POIS system.
• Five years working experience in early childhood classroom settings with multiple age groups (infants/toddlers preschool and/or school-aged children)

PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE DEMANDS:

The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• Occasionally moves positions and transports files and office materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
• This is not a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones copiers etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing copying computing compiling analyzing coordinating synthesizing negotiating communicating instructing and interpersonal skills.

Anticipated Start Date: September 2025

Salary and Benefits:

$38.30 - $76.60 hourly commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time FLSA exempt position and may work up to 28 hours per week depending on budget and need. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

Application Procedures:

All applicants must submit:

1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
3. Transcripts (unofficial) of undergraduate and graduate level course work.

Selection Procedure:

Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age date of birth and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

About Morgan Community College (MCC):

MCC is one of 13 colleges comprising the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). The college has consistently been named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education in the past decade.

MCC is located on I-76 80 miles northeast of Denver and approximately 100 miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park. MCC provides high quality lower division transferable courses and occupational education culminating in a variety of certificate associate and baccalaureate degree programs through traditional innovative and non-traditional delivery methods to an 11500 square mile service area in eastern Colorado.

The College serves this vast rural agricultural area from its main campus in Fort Morgan and through four regional locations in Bennett Limon Burlington and Wray. These locations are 75 to 150 miles from the campus in Fort Morgan.

The College is seeking dynamic creative individuals who are committed to the community college philosophy student success and public service. MCC seeks individuals looking for a rural or small community lifestyle with excellent conditions for families; close proximity to a major metropolitan area; year-round recreation and natural beauty; and a dynamic forward-looking workplace.

Guiding Principles:

MCC utilizes four guiding principles that are intended to guide its work both internally and externally. The guiding principles include (1) integrity (2) respect (3) open and honest communication and (4) collaboration. These guiding principles are a daily part of MCCs work and candidates should be prepared to work by and contribute to the organization through these four guiding principles.

Our Diverse Community:

MCC exists in and serves one of the most diverse communities in Colorado. How the college serves the diverse community is an important reflection of MCC. As an institution MCC is dedicated to continually improve its respect of and service to the diverse community and is of the utmost importance to promoting educational opportunities for underrepresented students. Applicants if hired should be prepared to participate in a workplace that promotes the equitable advancement of educational social financial and other realms of our diverse communities and constituents.

Background Check:

Finalist must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. It is Morgan Community Colleges procedure to conduct pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information including criminal history references from previous employment qualifications and when applicable to the position driving history credit check and FBI Fingerprinting. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986:

Morgan Community College complies with the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of1986. Individuals hired will be required to provide documents to show identity and authorization to work. The law applies to all persons hired.

Former Employees:

Former employees of Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the employment application.

Affirmative Action:

For information regarding civil rights compliance or grievance procedures contact:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer; Title IX Coordinator:

Amada Abbott

Director of Human Resources

920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan CO 80701

Deputy Title IX Coordinator:

Gary Dukes

Vice President of Student Services

920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan CO 80701

Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Region VIII Federal Office Building 1244 North Speer Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204 telephone .

Qualified protected class Individuals are encouraged to apply.

Discrimination and Harassment:

Morgan Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policy 19-60. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex gender race color age creed national or ethnic origin ancestry physical or mental disability veteran or military status pregnancy status religion genetic information gender identity gender expression sexual orientation or any other protected class or category under applicable local state or federal law in connection with employment practices or educational programs and activities. Morgan Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs.

Crime Statistics / Clery Act:

Morgan Community College publishes its Annual Campus Security Report in its entirety on the MCC website: . The categories reported are: 1) Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 2) Forcible sex offenses including forcible rape 3) Non-forcible sex offenses 4) Robbery 5) Aggravated assault 6) Burglary 7) Motor vehicle theft 8) Arson 9) Negligent manslaughter 10) simple assault (pertaining to Hate Offenses) 11) Liquor law violations 12) Drug law violations and 13) Illegal weapons possessions. Upon request an individual may receive a paper copy by addressing the request in writing to: Vice President of Student Services Morgan Community College 920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan CO 80701.

Finalist must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. It is Morgan Community Colleges procedure to conduct pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information including criminal history references from previous employment qualifications and when applicable to the position driving history credit check and FBI Fingerprinting. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.