The Part-Time Early Childhood Practicum Coordinator is a master’s level credentialed, grant-funded role for up to three years. Based from Kokomo service area, this 20-hour-per-week position supports Practicum student eligibility, practicum supervision, and CDA support. The role includes 25-50% travel for site visits and 25-50%, on-campus administrative work, with mileage reimbursement provided. Monday-Friday, day-time hours are required for site visits.
Pay: $30 per hour (grant-funded, non-negotiable); up to 20 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Field Site Coordination
- Maintain placement records and collaborate on new site approvals.
- Contact students and guide them through the process of preparing for practicum and field placement work.
- Attend Other classes to speak with students about field placement requirements. (May include some evening hours)
- Practicum Supervision and Support
- Supervise, guide, and evaluate practicum and apprenticeship students.
- Serve as a liaison between students, mentor teachers, and faculty.
- Support practicum course instruction through an additional adjunct contract, if needed.
- Conduct practicum and advanced field placement experiences site visits for students.
- Mentor Coaching
- Coach mentor teachers, providing resources and professional development.
- Align classroom mentoring and professional development opportunities with the early learning program goals and Ivy Tech NAEYC accreditation standards.
- Oversee classroom needs, materials procurement, and mentor teacher stipends.
- Professional Development & Outreach
- Facilitate engagement with T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Indiana scholarships or other available funding opportunities.
- Organize professional development for mentors and students.
- Administrative Duties
- Document progress, ensure accountability, and support accreditation reporting.
- Contribute to program evaluations, course development, and grant reporting.
Other duties that contribute to the vision and mission of the department may be assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in early childhood education, including teaching, career coaching, and field placement coordination.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with educational institutions and community partners.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with learning management systems and other educational technologies.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of apprenticeship programs, workforce development initiatives, and scholarship programs such as T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Indiana.
- Familiarity with NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation Standards and Competencies.
- Hold or be able to quickly acquire the Council for Professional Recognition’s Professional Development Specialist (PDS) credential for preschool and infant toddler to qualify to complete CDA verification visits, as needed.
Impact on Program Success
This role ensures high-quality, well-coordinated field placements aligned with accreditation standards, directly enhancing workforce readiness and program quality for both Ivy Tech and the early learning partnership programs.
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.
