"Early Childhood Development Instructor"

Early Childhood Development Instructor

Job Details

Early Childhood Development Instructor

Employer: State of South Carolina

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location: Bamberg County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 165622

Agency: Denmark Technical College

Division: Academic Affairs-Associates in Arts/Science

Opening Date: 06/05/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Residency Requirement: No

Class Code: UG70

Slot Number: 0000

Position Number: 6114891/109600

Normal Work Schedule: Other

Pay Grade: Unclassified

Opening Date: 06/05/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures: Please complete the State application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application or to determine if an applicant has met the minimum qualifications and additional requirements for the position. Copies of unofficial college transcripts must be submitted for all positions that require a degree. Official transcripts will be required if offered the position. Denmark Technical College provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Normal Work Schedule (Other): Monday - Thursday (8:00 am - 5:30 pm) and Friday (8:30 am - 12:00 pm) Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision of the Dean of Associate of Arts & Sciences will be responsible for the quality instruction. Demonstrates knowledge of subject matter being taught and holds valid teaching credentials as defined by SCBTCE College policy, and SACSCOC criteria. Motivates students and enhance their learning and constructs effective test instruments that are measurable and congruent to established instructional criteria. Demonstrates knowledge in planning and organizing instructional activities.

• Instructional Development: developing and maintaining course documentation: reviewing and selecting textbooks for courses in subjects area; maintaining audio-visual and /or other materials for courses taught through any medium; being organized and well prepared for class; scheduling of class and lab time effectively.
• Teaching Performance: providing students with course syllabus, grading/attendance policy, and other relevant information in a timely manner, relating instructional practical examples and illustrations; pacing the instruction over the semester, providing students with timely tests; returning test results in a timely manner, relating tests to course objectives; following acceptable department and college grading policies. In addition, the faculty member shall, at least annually, participate in conducting a college student evaluation of at least one section of every course he/she teaches.
• Student Advisement: maintain required office hours; publicizing office hours and availability: referring students to other persons for appropriate assistance; maintaining appropriate records; meeting with students in a timely manner: displaying sensitivity to students' needs and problems.
• College and/or Community Service: assisting with recruitment as required; assisting with job/transfer placement or recommendations as required; cooperating with or participating in projects/activities of other instructional and support areas in fulfillment of the colleges' mission; serving effectively on college/community committees.
• Instructional Management: submitting reports in a timely manner; arranging physical environment as much as possible for effective learning adhering to class schedules; providing effective classroom/lab supervisors; maintaining accurate records; providing disciplinary action where appropriate.
• Professional Development: development an annual professional development plan in conjunction with supervisor; attending courses/seminars/workshops as required or planned; writing manuscripts or presenting papers at conferences. etc.; doing research projects in subject field.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Development and Education; or a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Early Childhood Development and Education.

Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years of college level teaching experience. Knowledge of principles and procedures pertaining to higher education, especially teaching methodologies; knowledge of standard business practices and accepted protocol for areas of responsibility and knowledge of the college’s mission, goals, and objectives. Must have the ability to supervise and coordinate the classroom and related instructional activities of students; ability to establish good working relationships with alumni, businesses, students, faculty, and others in the college community and ability to interpret and apply all related laws.

Additional Comments

Valid Driver's license required. May required teaching evening courses and additional hours during peak registration periods.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits: Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits: State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits: State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Employer: State of South Carolina

Agency: Denmark Technical College

Address: P.O. Box 327, Denmark, South Carolina, 29042

Phone: 803-793-5197

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.