Division of Education Early Childhood Instructor-9months

Division of Education Early Childhood Instructor-9months

General Summary:

An Education Division Instructor is primarily responsible for developing, enhancing, and teaching designated courses for the Division of Education. Additional responsibilities with this position include assisting the Early Childhood Partnership Coordinator with projects that focus on mitigating barriers for early childhood educators to attain their certificate of completion and associate and bachelor’s degrees. More specific duties include assisting in facilitating, communicating, documenting, assessing, and reporting grant activities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and follow course syllabi and submit them according to SKC guidelines.

• Assess and document student/candidate learning, including the coordination of field placements for practicum course requirements;

• Observe teacher candidates during lab and practicum experiences as needed, document these observations, share them verbally and in writing with the candidates, and track them over time to assess growth and progress.

• Maintain a minimum number of office hours as required by the college.

• Exhibit professional and respectful relations and communications with students, SKC personnel, and other partners on and off campus.

• Advising and registration assistance for Early Childhood students, especially those working for partnering agencies included in grant projects. This includes developing education plans and a career path for early childhood educators who are working full-time in the field.

• Communicating regularly and as needed with SKC students, staff, administration, and faculty

• Maintaining records and student files for Early Childhood students in the Division of Education

• Participating on the SKC Education Advisory Board and other required committees per SKC policies.

• Preparing Early Childhood students for the TEP showcase, interview, and portfolio process and monitoring their progress as they complete all phases of the TEP program.

• Participate as an active DOE team member in its efforts to continually monitor and improve programs to meet the College's Mission and assist in accreditation responsibilities.

• Collaborate with local schools in the community to assist with outreach, recruitment, and public relations that build positive relationships.

• Collaborate with Montana universities and colleges' faculty in early childhood programs to ensure the integration of Indigenous perspectives into statewide standards and initiatives.

• Participate in local, state, and national Early Childhood organizational advocacy events and committees.

• Assist in developing funding proposals and participate in the management and implementation of grant activities.

Qualifications:

• This position requires a minimum of a master’s degree with a preference for a doctorate in education and an early childhood education focus;

• At least five years of experience teaching young children (birth to age 8); a minimum of three years of experience teaching or mentoring adults; and experience writing and evaluating lesson plans and developing educational curriculum.

• Experience in developing grant proposals and/or management.

• The applicant must also demonstrate knowledge of the theories and strategies involved in learning and instruction.

• Computer skills are also necessary, especially spreadsheets, data input, online learning platforms, interactive whiteboard use, word processing, and Google Drive.

• The applicant must also demonstrate knowledge of the practices, customs, and origins of the Seliš (Salish), Ql̓ispé (Pend O’Reille), and Ksanka (Kootenai) Tribes and the mission and goals of Salish Kootenai College; knowledge of protecting people, data and property; the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds

• And the ability to communicate professionally, consistently and effectively through written, spoken and visual media.