"Early Childhood Education - Associate Instructor"

Job Description

Early Childhood Education - Associate Instructor

Cabrillo College

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Associate (Part-time)

Job Number: 2025-02026

Closing: 12/12/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Aptos, CA

Department: ATSDiv

Cabrillo College is accepting applications to fill temporary, part-time faculty assignments and establish an eligibility pool for positions that may become available in 2025 Fall Semester:

• ECE Courses to be determined, and may include: ECE 31 Child Growth and Development, ECE 52 Teaching in a Diverse Society.

This associate position is open for application submission through the deadline date as noted above or until the position has been filled. The location for this position is in person at our Aptos campus and may include other locations as needed, but may also include options for hybrid (onsite/online) as requirements are determined.

Cabrillo College is looking for Faculty to provide quality programs and services for a diverse student population promoting ever-evolving needs as our students grow toward their individual aspirational goals. Cabrillo is an Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) with a special focus on enhancing the Latinx student experience.

The ideal candidate will share Cabrillo's commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population. Cabrillo College serves approximately 11,500+ students per term, with 61% of students being members of minoritized populations.

For more information about our Early Childhood Education Program, please see our webpage here

Examples of Duties

• Teach assigned classes, which may include evening or off-campus assignments
• Engage in participatory governance committees, processes, research, service, and initiatives such as Guided Pathways
• Maintain timely and accurate records of student enrollment, attendance, and academic progress
• Provide academic assistance and related services to students during scheduled office hours
• Cooperate with and participate as may be required in District investigations and/or student grievance matters
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
• Complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter, EEO/Diversity/Elimination of Bias, Workplace Safety, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation, of community college students, faculty and staff AND
• For ECE 31: A Master's in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education OR A Master's in psychology OR A Bachelor's in the above AND a Master's in social work, educational supervision, etc. OR A Bachelor's in psychology AND a Master's in counseling, sociology, etc.
• For all other general courses: Similar qualifications as above.
• Possess a lifetime California Community College Instructor credential in Child Development or Early Childhood Education OR Equivalent.

Required Professional Expertise: Currency and depth of knowledge in the applicable professional field, commitment to teaching strategies that enhance student success, effective communication skills, etc.

Desired Qualifications: Successful teaching experience at the community college level, ability to employ innovative teaching techniques, experience teaching diverse student populations, successful online teaching experience, knowledge of culturally-responsive pedagogical techniques.

Additional Information

Starting Salary: $1,599 - $2,454 per teaching unit, per semester; salary placement determined by education and experience.

Faculty employees are required to join the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS). Position begins at the start of the semester needed, pending Governing Board ratification.

Benefits: Comprehensive package includes medical, dental, life, vision insurance, CalSTRS Retirement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Application Process: Complete the application with professional references, answer supplemental questions, attach resume or CV, and unofficial transcripts or equivalent form.