Early Childhood Care & Education Program DirectorInstructor

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a Program Director/Instructor in the Early Childhood Care & Education Program. Under general supervision the Program Director/instructor is responsible for all aspects of instruction and overall operation of the program. Applicants are expected to be innovative work with a diverse student population and have effective communication skills. Applicants must be able to teach a variety of methodologies including face-to-face online hybrid and video conferencing. Additionally this program requires day afternoon and evening scheduling. This is a full-time/exempt position.

Please note the following information regarding this position:

1. May be required to teach high school students
2. May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County Stewart County Quitman County Chattahoochee County Harris County and Talbot County)
3. May require travel

Responsibilities:

• Develops program and course outlines goals and objectives.
• Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses.
• Evaluates students progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests.
• Maintains program certification requirements as appropriate.
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area.
• Meets with students staff members and other educators to discuss students instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students.
• Assists with recruitment retention and job placement efforts.
• Teach and design engaging courses aligned with the curriculum provided by the Technical College System of Georgia
• Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support student learning outcomes and objectives set forth in the course syllabus.
• Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods
• Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision.
• Participate in division and college wide meetings
• Participate in four or more professional development activities yearly
• Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials
• Maintain a minimum of four office hours per week
• Recruit retain and graduate students
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Assist with achieving NAEYC accreditation

• Knowledge of pedagogical practice and theory
• Knowledge of the mission of Columbus Technical College
• Knowledge of academic standards
• Knowledge of CTCs academic programs
• Skill to work cooperatively with students faculty and staff
• Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content
• Skill to make timely decisions
• Skill in operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Masters Degree from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Care and Education or related field *and* Two or more years of work experience in Early Childhood Care and Education.

-OR-

• A Masters Degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum 18 graduate semester hours or 27 graduate quarter hours) required in Early Childhood Care and Education or related field *and* Two or more years of work experience in Early Childhood Care and Education

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays annual leave and sick leave State of Georgia Retirement Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline
Position open until filled.Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Employment Policy:

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individuals age color disability genetic information national origin race religion sex or veteran status (protected status). No individual shall be excluded from participation in denied the benefits of or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination harassment or retaliation under any TCSG program or activity because of the individuals protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individuals protected status except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions including but not limited to hiring promotion and tenure shall be free of ideological tests affirmations and oaths including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge skills and abilities associated with the role and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions responsibilities and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institutions ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
For nondiscrimination information please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris Title IX Coordinator for Students 706.641.5032emailprotected
• Jennifer Thompson Title IX Coordinator for Employees 706.649.1883emailprotected
• Olive Vidal-Kendall Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) 706.649.1442emailprotected

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College 928 Manchester Expressway Columbus Georgia 31904-6572.