Early Childhood Education Micro-Credential Adjunct Faculty: Growth and Development Skilled
The Early Childhood Education Micro-credential adjunct faculty will be responsible for preparing the micro-credential in Canvas, leading a virtual welcome session with participants prior to the start of the micro-credential, responding to participant communication, monitoring participant progression through the 4-week micro-credential, and grading assignments. Following the conclusion of the micro-credential, the adjunct faculty will assign a pass/fail and communicate with the Executive Director, Early Childhood Pathways & Initiatives.
Location: Remote
Number of Positions: 1 per micro credential
Instructor Contact Hours: 10
Contact Hours Compensation: $45 per hour
Development Hours: 2
Development Hours Compensation: $25 per hour
Total Compensation: $500
Reports To: Executive Director, Early Childhood Pathways & Initiatives
REQUIRED SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
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Program Management: Ability to adhere to project timelines and complete assigned tasks.
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Relationship Building: Proven capacity to cultivate trust-based partnerships across a broad stakeholder group.
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Instructional Design Fluency: Knowledge of early childhood pedagogy, Indiana Core Knowledge and Competencies, virtual training, and adult learning theory.
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Strategic Communication: Strong written and verbal communication tailored to diverse audiences (educators, administrators).
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Adaptability & Agility: Capable of thriving in a dynamic, evolving work environment with shifting priorities.
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Equity-Centered Mindset: Commitment to inclusive practices that promote access and success in early childhood education.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
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Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
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Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods (e.g. Canvas).
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Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials.
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Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
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Engage with students proactively and, regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.
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Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.
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Interact with students, co-workers, and supervisor in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines, and expectations.
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Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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Must meet Program Standard for Ivy Tech’s policy for Faculty Credential Standards.
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Knowledge of Indiana’s early care and education landscape, including different auspice types and urban and rural settings.
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Expertise with children ages 0-5.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Each micro-credential session is 4 weeks.
Each session may have up to 25 participants.
The micro-credentials are for
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