Instructor, Early Childhood Education (PT)

Description

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at .

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Instructional Delivery Prepare and deliver engaging instruction in accordance with established curriculum guidelines.

Classroom/Laboratory Management Manage classroom/laboratory environments to ensure a conducive learning atmosphere.

Curriculum Development Develop, monitor, and revise curriculum to maintain course effectiveness and relevance.

Resource Management Manage equipment, supplies, and materials necessary for instructional activities.

Student Assessment Assess student performance and provide constructive feedback to support their academic growth.

Student Advising Advises students on academic matters and provides guidance to support their educational journey.

Collaboration: Collaborate with advisory committees, colleagues, and industry partners to enhance program effectiveness.

Meeting Participation Attend departmental and institutional meetings to contribute to academic planning and decision-making.

Promotion and Recruitment Promote educational programs, participate in student recruitment efforts, and support initiatives to retain students.

Student Support Support student organizations and activities to enrich their educational experience.

Industry Engagement Develop and maintain relationships with business and industry partners to facilitate student opportunities and program growth.

Evaluation and Professional Development Complete program evaluations, engage in continuous professional development, and stay current in the field.

Additional Duties Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall mission and objectives of the institution.

Qualifications

Educational requirements
Must have one of the following

1. A Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education-OR-
2. A Master’s Degree in a related field.

*Related fields could be one of the following: Community Education, Urban Education, Special Education, Child Development, Educational Psychology, Elementary Education, Education Foundation, Child/Developmental Psychology, School Administration, Curriculum & Instruction.

Occupational Experience:

Must have a minimum of(5) five years full-time or 10,000 hours part-time experience in the field of Early Childhood Education as a teacher or administrator in an Early Childhood Education setting working with at least two of the following age groups: infants/toddlers, preschoolers/pre-kindergarten, or early primary grades.

In addition, one of the following must be met:At least one (1) year of work experience must have occurred within the last five (5) years–OR-Two (2) years of teaching Early Childhood Education course work at the post-secondary level within the last five (5) years.

{One (1) year of teaching experience equivalent two (2) semesters full-time of four (4) semesters part-time}

Standards of Teaching Excellence Understanding Students and Fostering Student Success, Classroom Management, Planning/Organization, Content Mastery and Currency, Teaching Methodology, and Assessment of Student Learning Professional Contributions

Essential Technology Experience with an Email system (Gmail, Outlook), Telephone - Experience with a voice mail system, and Computer - Experience with Microsoft Office Suite/Google

Essential Supportive Technology Experience with or willingness to learn the following supportive technologies:

• Online Information Management Systems - Experience with online information management systems used for student advising, student programs, grading, class schedules and rosters

• Blackboard - Experience with Blackboard or other web-based course - management systems

• Technology-based Instruction - Experience with technology-based instructional delivery systems including SMART symposium, interactive touch screen monitors, LCD projectors, DVD players and/or other classroom technology

• Emerging Technologies - Experience with emerging technologies (eg. social networking applications)