Join our team at Ivy Tech Madison! We’re seeking a passionate Early Childhood Education Faculty and Community Coalition Director to teach future early childhood professionals while leading community initiatives that support young children and families. This unique role combines classroom instruction with collaborative leadership to strengthen early childhood education across the region.
POSITION PURPOSE
The full-time Early Childhood Education faculty and Community Coalition Director will support the growth and professional development of local childcare providers; provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement.
The initial appointment is grant-funded through December 2027, with the possibility of renewal contingent on program growth and college budget.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
INSTRUCTION
- Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes.
- Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
- Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
- Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
- Use Learning Management System (e.g., Canvas) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
RETENTION AND STUDENT SUCCESS
- Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
- Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
- Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 07.02.00).
- Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
- Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.
- Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH
- Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/division/college.
- Develop partnerships with local childcare providers, organize professional development opportunities, create Early Childhood Coalition, establish a pool of substitute childcare providers, and teach Early Childhood Education courses.
- Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and division.
- Support childcare providers by organizing professional development opportunities and providing current curricula.
- Establish a pool of trained substitute childcare providers to maintain mandated ratios and increase staffing flexibility.
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
- Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.
- Create an Early Childhood Education lab to serve as a recruiting tool for perspective students, provide hands-on learning experiences for students who are new to the field, and offer professional development to current professionals who are trying up-skill.
- Support and engage with Corporate College and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
- Attend commencement and participate as assigned by regional administration.
- Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/division/faculty meetings.
- Participate in career service and alumni activities.
- Support program/department chair in program management activities.
- Adhere to college and regional academic policies.
The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction, and faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 07.01.00 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.
A qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets the program standard through:
- Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development; or
- Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to early childhood education and development, with academic preparation appropriate to the course and /or specialty being taught; and
- Possesses one of the following:
- Professional certification in the field; or
- Two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.
Applicants must have a current CDA Professional Development Specialist credential or be willing to complete the credential upon hiring.
Benefits:
For Your Health
- Medical plan options: choice of two plans, including one with a generous employer HSA contribution
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dentalandvisionplans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Pre-tax deductions for medical, dental, and vision
- Employer-paid life insurance, plus additional life and dependent life coverage options
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Voluntary benefits (whole life, critical illness, accident)
For Your Life
- Flexible hours
- Ampletime off, including paid vacation of up to 17 days for new full-time staff, plus 8 paid holidays and winter recess
- Paid parental leave
- Release days for faculty
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bereavement, sick, and military leave
- Paid volunteer time
- Wellness program
- Tobacco cessation and health management programs
- Identity theft protection
- Travel assistance
For Your Future
- Retirement savings planwith 10% College contribution for full-time staff, plus the option to make your own pre- and post-tax contributions
- Deferred compensation plan
- Financial concierge teamto improve and maintain your financial well-being
- Tuition reimbursement for employees
- Fee remissionfor tuition and textbooks for employees, spouses, and legal dependents — 15 credit hours for full-time
- Paid professional development, including workshops, conferences, meetings, and seminars
More Perks*
- Fitness centers or rooms
- Gym discounts
- Transportation discounts or free rides
- Employee recognition and awards
- Discounts for rental cars, hotels, and electronic and mobile devices
- Ivy Tech qualifies as an eligible employer under the DOL public service loan forgiveness program
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
