"Early Childhood Education Instructor"

Early Childhood Education Instructor

Company: Central Community College

Job Location: Columbus, Nebraska

Category: Teacher Education - Early Childhood

Type: Full-Time

EEO Statement

Central Community College, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, CCC is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
Central Community College is an EOE. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), CCC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
Central Community College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Campus: Columbus

Department: Arts, Sciences and Business

Classification: Faculty

Exempt / Non Exempt Status: Exempt

Grant Funded: No

Degree Required: Masters

Degree Preferred: Masters

Experience Required: Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and a minimum of three years experience in teaching in an early childhood (Birth to Grade 3) environment.

Estimated Hours per Week: 40

Posting Number: P01649

Qualifications Required

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and a minimum of three years of experience teaching in an early childhood (Birth to Grade 3) environment.

General Summary

The instructor will collaborate with the Associate Dean and, as appropriate, the program director in order to assist students in accessing learning and attaining educational goals; facilitate learning by providing varied learning experiences and teaching in instructional modalities as assigned; and professionally represent the college, its role and mission. The instructor will meet the education and work experience standards set forth in the job specifications. The instructor will perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with college policies and procedures and accreditation standards.

Essential Functions

1. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND DELIVERY:
   • Update assigned program courses, outlines, and curriculum.
   • Prepare materials for assigned courses.
   • Participate in the selection of textbooks for assigned courses.
   • Maintain an awareness of recent research developments and trends in education and the program area and apply this information to assigned courses.
   • Provide instruction in technology appropriate to the job market.
   • Use a variety of methods and materials to deliver assigned courses that may include individualized, lectures, discussions, web-based classes, multimedia materials in the classroom, etc.
   • Use a variety of teaching methods to meet course goals and objectives that may include hands-on, problem-based, project-based, team teaching, etc.
   • Integrate student assessment into student learning activities and curriculum.
2. STUDENT RELATED
   • Promote the welfare and best interests of all students.
   • Facilitate student learning, provide effective instruction, and perform evaluations of student learning for all assigned classes.
   • Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations. Submit grades and records by established deadlines.
   • Submit reports, notification, conducts class and other surveys and other documentation as appropriate.
   • Advise students including assisting with pre-registration and registration, serving as an academic advisor to assigned students, and supporting or assisting with student orientations.
   • Publish and maintain on-campus hours to facilitate interaction with students, other faculty, staff, administrators and the public (office hours, e-mail, and other means of effective and timely communication).
   • Provide accessibility for accommodations when applicable.
   • Implement instructional strategies and technology to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
3. PROGRAM/DISCIPLINE RELATED
   • Develop and maintain curriculum.
   • Maintain instructional space(s), when applicable.
   • Assist in marketing, recruitment, and retention activities.
   • Integrate student assessment into student learning activities and curriculum and participate in college-wide assessment of student learning activities and/or projects.
   • Stay current with and use new trends and approaches to instruction via professional development activities (e.g., informed by best practices research in pedagogy, instructional design, multiple modes of delivery, a variety of teaching methods, use of instructional materials, media, and technology ) including in discipline specific professional development and training.
   • Assist with the evaluation and revision of the program including long-range goals, plans, budget, and procedures.
4. COLLEGE RELATED
   • Follow established College policies and procedures.
   • Teach courses as assigned within faculty work load guidelines, assignment may include courses in other disciplines based upon individual qualifications and expertise.
   • Represent the College professionally.
   • Attend faculty meetings, in-services, professional development, orientations, etc.
   • Comply with state and federal law applicable to professional duties and responsibilities.
   • Serve on campus and college committees.
   • Support and advance the strategic plan.
   • Provide access to curriculum based resources created while employed at the College as requested.
   • Any other duties as assigned.
5. VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE:
   • Mentor other faculty and/or adjuncts.
   • Direct the work of assigned work-study students.
   • Serve as an advisor for student clubs and/or associations.
   • Attend/participate in off-campus promotional and/or community events as a representative of the College.
   • Attend/participate in extra-curricular college activities.
   • Attend Central Community College Commencement Ceremonies.

Open Date: 03/11/2026

Close Date: 03/18/2026

Approximate starting date of employment: 08/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note We do not require official transcripts and you may submit copies in the application process.

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