Part-Time Early Childhood Education Instructor

Northeastern Junior College is seeking applications for the Early Childhood Education Instructor for the Adult and Community Education (ACE) Family Literacy program. The ECE Instructor will ensure the planning, operation, and coordination of the children's education component of the Family Literacy Program, as well as screen the children participants. The ECE Instructor will utilize research-based curriculum to implement age-appropriate materials and lessons and will coordinate Parent and Child Together (PACT) time on a weekly basis. The ECE Instructor will manage and create a safe and enriching literacy-focused learning environment for children of the Adult and Community Education and NJC students. The ideal candidate will use creativity and organization to maintain a thriving learning environment for children and their families.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Jamie Giacomini, Director of Family Literacy & Community Education, Adult and Community Education Center at [email protected]. Apply online at https://njc.applicantpro.com/jobs/ See Application section below; be sure to include all required application materials. Question about applying should be directed to the NJC Human Resource office at 970-521-6661 or e-mail to: [email protected]. For more information about NJC, see the college web site at: http://www.njc.edu

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out Parent and Child Together (PACT) time that provides quality one-on-one time for children with their parents.
• Provide active learning instruction with children through exploration, age-appropriate lessons, and social interaction with peers and adults (parents and instructors).
• Maintain and document attendance, assessment scores, PACT activities, and anecdotal records on participating children.

Expectations

• Service to students through student activities sponsorship and teamwork with peers in college activities, planning and committee responsibilities.
• Commitment to cooperation, consensus building, collaboration, effective goal-setting and evaluation.
• Participation in campus organizations and activities.
• Facilitation of a learning-centered classroom and out-of-classroom activities; real-life applications of learning and mentoring of students; and program development.
• Positive attitude through dedication to NJC mission and values; willingness to accept and promote change; open-minded fairness and consideration of multiple perspectives; willingness to take risks, work hard, accept responsibility for personal/professional growth, lead and follow well, accept criticism, handle conflict, and motivate others.
• Expertise demonstrated through in-depth curricular knowledge; strong focus on learning experience/skill in using new technologies; innovative delivery and curriculum development; excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of technology (i.e. computers, Microsoft Office Suite, iPads, etc.). Skills in using internet-based computer programs required.
• Experience in early childhood education or childcare.
• Strong organizational and inter-personal communication skills. Ability to work closely with the Director of ACE and utilize excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to absorb and analyze information quickly and to translate ideas into action proactively - self-starter, highly motivated, ability to think strategically
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude

Contract Specifics: Part-time up to 28 hours a week. Salary $18.50 per hour; Evening schedule: Required: Tuesday and Thursday from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm (minimum of 7 hours per week); Additional daytime hours and Saturday morning hours are available for a total of 28 hours per week. Class schedules follow the Adult Education and Family Literacy academic calendar. Funding to support education and professional development in Early Childhood education will be provided. This is a grant funded position. Must submit to and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check as a condition of hire.

Application

Priority consideration given to applications received by January 30, 2023. Position will remain open until filled. Complete application packet to consist of:

• Release Form (for background check)
• College transcripts from an accredited college or university (unofficial copies acceptable during application process)
• Completed Applicant Pro application form
• Résumé
• Cover letter specifically addressing the qualifications, reason for application, familiarity with NJC and/or the region, and committing to expectations

Since this position will include some teaching, interviewed candidates will be required to prepare and deliver a sample classroom learning experience before the selection committee. This should be approximately 30 minutes in length and should include appropriate teaching/learning technology.

College/Community Profile

Northeastern Junior College, one of 13 member-colleges of the Community Colleges of Colorado, lies in the rural northeastern Colorado town of Sterling. The community of approximately 13,000 residents enjoys easy access to Denver, the Rocky Mountains and the western-agricultural lifestyle. Northeastern Junior College enrolls approximately 1,500 full and part-time students through a wide variety of majors in associate degree and certificate programs. Approximately 65-70% of our students indicated they plan to transfer on to complete a four-year degree while the other 30-35% of our students pursue careers after completing an AAS degree or certificate program. As a residential campus with six residence halls accommodating 550 students, the college attracts students from throughout Colorado, many states and several foreign countries. Approximately 50 full-time and 30 part-time faculty comprise the teaching staff.

Note: It is Northeastern Junior College's 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, driving history. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.

By submitting an application for this announced position applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of the applicant's knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with Northeastern Junior College; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Notice To All Applicants

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.
• NJC is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit copera.org.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the NJC website at www.njc.edu/~/media/Publications/CampusSafety12pdf.ashx . A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the Student Service Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Northeastern Junior College, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Northeastern Junior College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in the admission, access, treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and Section 504 should be made to Jeri Estrada, Walker Hall Rm. 102,100 College Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Northeastern Junior College prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment that violates federal or state law, Board Policy 3-120 or Board Policy 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion or sexual orientation. The College complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Executive Order 11246, and sections 24-34-301, C.R.S. et seq. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Jeri Estrada, Director of Human Resources at 100 College Ave., Walker Hall, Rm. 102, Sterling, CO 80751 or by phone at 970-521-6730, or e-mail [email protected].

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