The School of Arts, Science and Education at Ivy Tech Lafayette is looking for an experienced, passionate and enthusiastic educator to join our team as a full-time faculty, assisting the program chair with the execution of the Eli Lilly Grant for Early Childhood Education.
This position would assist with the development of model early childhood classrooms/childcare homes, and train and develop mentor teachers. This position would also be responsible for teaching the practicum and CDA courses, which would require course preparation, delivery and observations of students in the field.
The Eli Lilly Grant for Early Childhood Education will provide funding for this position until December 2027. If sustainable funding is not secured upon the expiration of the grant, there will be no guarantee of continued employment in this position.
Instruction: Deliver assigned classes in accordance with college loading policy and course objectives. Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials. Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Maintain a safe, quality classroom/ lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance. Assists in developing processes for Model Classroom and Mentor Teacher elements of the Lilly Endowment Foundation grant initiative.
Professional Development: Participate in professional development or other activities that may include in-services, courses, or seminars to advance instructional and technical skills as well as knowledge within the field of study.
Institutional Support: Provide institutional support as expected by college administration that may include curriculum development, classroom management, accreditation efforts, committee and task force assignments, attendance at commencement or other activities that are college-wide or specific to the school/department of the faculty member.
Program Management: Maintain office hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in the Academic Support & Operations Manual (ASOM). Support Program Chair in program management activities.
Other Functions: Assist in the recruitment of students. Develop community/industry contacts. Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views. Promote the same as an integral part of one's work. The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
Required Qualifications
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:
And possesses one of the following:
1. Professional certification in the field; or
2. Two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.
Preferred Qualifications
Ideally the candidate for this position would have familiarity with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards for accreditation of programs and be able to assist in the accreditation responsibilities.
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.
