Full Time Tenure Track - Spanish Bilingual

North Seattle College is looking to hire a Spanish Bilingual Full Time Tenure Track Faculty in Early Childhood Education.

Salary Range for this position is $ $85,365.00 to annually.

Opportunity is open until filled, first review of materials will begin April 7th, 2025

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Dean of Workforce Instruction, the full-time tenure track Early Childhood Education (ECE) faculty will be responsible for teaching courses in the Bachelor of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education programs in both English and Spanish languages. North Seattle College is building a BAS degree in Spanish, and this full-time, tenure-track faculty position will join in and contribute to a community of passionate educators who proudly embrace our mission of Changing Lives through Education, both in and beyond the classroom. This position will provide essential assistance in developing curricular materials as well as delivering bilingual instruction to a growing multi-cultural, multi-ability Spanish speaking population of students in the ECE program. Our faculty are highly collaborative and care deeply about creating an inclusive and equitable environment to advance success for all students.

This position is full time, working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with classes Evenings and weekends as needed.

This position works a hybrid schedule of both remote and on-site work.

This position is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by AFT.

About Us

We are a district of three distinct colleges: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College, and five specialty training centers. Which makes us the largest and most diverse community college district in the state of Washington, we are leaders in change and innovation.

Seattle Colleges is committed to recruiting dedicated faculty and employees who together create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, race, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political status, and sexual orientation.

As a Seattle Colleges employee, you will gain access to a great benefits package including:

• Competitive Pay Rates
• Promotional Opportunities
• Great Medical, Dental, and Retirement plans
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• Transportation benefits
• Tuition Waivers
• PEBB Wellness Plan
• Washington State Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Seattle Colleges staff and faculty also enjoy professional development opportunities and enrichment experiences in areas of their choice, including committee, workgroup, and affinity group opportunities.

Application Procedures:

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online

Notice to Applicants:
Please note that Seattle Colleges have moved to holding interviews virtually using video conference options such as Zoom or Teams. As such, if you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to hold your interview virtually.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a regular basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

What you will be working on:

Essential Functions: Under the general direction of the Dean for Workforce Instruction Division and in collaboration with the Early Childhood Education faculty, the instructor will:

• Fulfill an average workload of 15 credit-hour-equivalencies of instruction per quarter.
• Design, instruct, and assess assigned courses in a manner that promotes student success and multicultural perspectives.
• Teach courses in Spanish and English offered on campus and through hybrid and online modalities, on scheduled days and/or times.
• Incorporate active student learning, with emphasis on current anti-bias educational theories and research.
• Consult with students in areas of faculty expertise.
• Participate in program marketing and student recruitment activities that are effective for diverse populations.
• Contribute to program development and revision of curriculum that reflect advances in the field of early childhood education.
• Attend and participate in regular department, division and college meetings.
• Develop and maintain relationships with early learning programs and schools and expand those where appropriate.
• Contribute to grant-funding proposal development.
• Participate in the life and culture of the department, division, and college.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Meet all professional obligations as described in the faculty union agreement.

This description is not intended to cover every aspect of this job, we are a team that works together to meet the needs of those we serve, and every member of the team is expected to contribute, even beyond the specific responsibilities listed in this posting.

What you bring as a candidate:

• Doctorate or master's degree or in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, or related degree from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in early childhood education, working with children and families in an education setting.
• Verbal and written proficiency in the Spanish language.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a positive and caring learning environment.
• Demonstrated experience teaching diverse populations of students and advocating for education that is framed in equity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated experience in actively building and participating in a community of students, staff, and faculty of diverse ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Computer literacy, including familiarity with electronic communications (i.e. E-mail, Internet) and knowledge of interactive learning software.

Physical Demands and Disability Accommodation

People with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with Seattle Colleges. This includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, application, interviewing, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Office Setting:

Seattle Colleges follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment, receive and interpret data, and prepare various materials
• Ability to exchange information with supervisors, lead, co-workers, and students
• Ability to provide 1:1 support, present to small groups, and work at a computer exercising repetitive hand motion
• Work is performed primarily in office settings with frequent interruptions and encounters noises typical of these settings

Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement

Seattle Colleges is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as an honorably discharged veteran or disabled veteran or military status, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the United States, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability. In addition, reasonable accommodation will be made for known physical or mental limitations for all otherwise qualified people with disabilities. Further, the Seattle Colleges is committed to ensure that all employees and students work and learn in an environment that fosters mutual respect and professionalism, free from all forms of bullying behaviors, including cyberbullying.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the Director of Legal Compliance.

Background Check Statement

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will complete Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form WA HB 2327 as required.