"Education - Early Childhood Education"

Position Information

Position Title

Education - Early Childhood Education

Position Summary

The Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education is accepting applications for a pool of adjunct faculty for its early childhood programs and courses.

Pay Range

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Studies, Child Development, or a related field; at least 3 years of experience working with young children (birth to age 8) in diverse early childhood settings; experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting early childhood educators; familiarity with the California Preschool Learning Foundations and the California Early Learning and Development System; and a strong understanding of culturally responsive practices and inclusive environments in early childhood education. A current California Child Development Permit (Site Supervisor level or higher) or an appropriate California teaching credential (such as PK/TK or Early Childhood Special Education) is preferred.

Additional qualifications include exceptional communication and collaboration skills; proficiency in office and educational software applications; demonstrated success teaching young children (birth to age 8) from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds; evidence of effective professional practices in early learning, including developmentally appropriate pedagogy, reflective practice, and service to the field; experience supervising or mentoring early childhood educators or pre-service teachers; and a strong foundation in early childhood development, including cognitive, social-emotional, and physical domains. Candidates should also demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), the zone of proximal development (ZPD), key early learning theories (such as those of Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, and Bronfenbrenner), play-based learning, attachment theory, and culturally responsive care and education as well as early childhood assessment.

Teaching Responsibilities

(Not specified in the posting)

Nondiscrimination Statement

State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/9405

Supplemental Questions

1. Are you a Christian? (Yes/No)
2. Do you attend church regularly? (Yes/No)
3. If no, please explain.
4. Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Yes/No)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

1. Christian Experience Essay

Optional Documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter