What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Development Instructor position at State of South Carolina?
Job Summary
This is a full-time faculty position in the Associate of Arts & Sciences Division at Denmark Technical College. The successful candidate will teach courses in early childhood development and education.
The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Early Childhood Development and Education or a related field, with 18 graduate semester hours in the subject area. Three years of college-level teaching experience are preferred. Knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to higher education, especially teaching methodologies, is essential.
Responsibilities include:
- Instructing students in early childhood development and education courses;
- Developing and maintaining course documentation;
- Maintaining audio-visual and other materials for courses taught through any medium;
- Scheduling classes and lab time effectively;
- Providing students with course syllabi, grading/attendance policies, and other relevant information in a timely manner;
- Relating instructional practical examples and illustrations;
- Following acceptable department and college grading policies;
- Maintaining required office hours and publicizing them; referring students to other persons for assistance; meeting with students in a timely manner; displaying sensitivity to students' needs and problems;
- Assisting with recruitment as required; assisting with job/placement recommendations as required;
- Cooperating with or participating in projects/activities of other instructional and support areas in fulfillment of the colleges' mission;
- Serving on college/community committees.
Additional requirements include:
A valid driver's license is required. May be required to teach evening courses and additional hours during peak registration periods.
Benefits for state employees include health and dental insurance, retirement and savings plan options, paid vacation and sick leave, telecommuting and flexible work schedules.
