Adjunct, Early Childhood Education (AS Program)- Lakeland

Job Description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY :

At Polk State College, our amazing faculty and staff create an inspiring workplace. This part-time instructional position is an excellent opportunity to help shape tomorrow's leaders.

This position offers day or night teaching assignments located at one of our Polk County campuses or centers. We offer a collaborative, creative, and culturally diverse work environment.

If you want to be supported in your efforts to grow professionally and to be recognized for your contributions, then work for Polk State.

SOAR, EAGLES!

ABOUT THE POSITION :

Reporting to the campus Director of Education / AS in Early Childhood Coordinator the adjunct faculty member is an important part of our academic community.

The primary role of this position is to provide college-level instruction and academic-related activities designed to encourage, support and enable student success.

Working closely with the campus Associate Dean of Academics and the Department Coordinator / Program Director, adjuncts are issued a part-time, temporary term-to-term assignment.

Adjuncts are paid at a rate of $40.37 / hr.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES :

• Teach courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures, as well as Basic Course Information sheets.
• Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required.
• Organize class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the course.
• Provide input and work with other faculty and staff to review, produce and / or select course-related materials.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction.
• Classroom experience in early childhood PK-3

grade related to Florida learning standards, Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, Florida ESOL, and Florida core curricula.

• Clinical Educator Training is preferred for mentoring teacher candidates.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction.
• Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of community college students.
• Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, and orally with a variety of audiences in a variety of settings.
• Ability to make professional judgments within defined parameters of policy and professional standards.

Required Education :

Master's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Preschool Education and 5 years of combined experience in the following areas : College teaching experience in birth through age five or birth through age eight curriculum.

Direct classroom instruction or supervision of teachers in birth through age five or birth through age eight setting Experience as an early childhood birth through age five director or teacher Experience as an early childhood prekindergarten through Grade 3 teacher

Preferred Education :

A Doctorate in the field to be taught.

Required Experience

Direct classroom instruction or supervision of teachers in birth through age five or birth through age eight setting Experience as an early childhood birth through age five director or teacher Experience as an early childhood prekindergarten through Grade 3 teacher

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

• Reference checks and Level II background checks (fingerprinting) will be required prior to employment.
• A completed online application consists of :
• an electronic job application,
• cover letter,
• current vita / resume, and
• unofficial transcripts.

Submissions that do not include all required information will not be considered.

• UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS : When uploading unofficial transcripts, please redact any of the following items which appear on the transcript : Social security number, birth date, age, gender, and date of high school graduation.
• Foreign transcripts must include an official transcript evaluation which interprets equivalency to U.S. graduate credits.
• Submission of official transcripts will be required as a condition of employment following receipt of job offer.
• Note : Relocation assistance is NOT provided for this position.

The deadline to apply for this job opening is by 8 : 00 am on Monday July 1st 2024. Applicants will be notified by Human Resources if additional documentation is required.

Polk State College receives and reviews adjunct applications on an ongoing basis in order to pre-qualify applicants for future hiring needs on all campuses.

Once a candidate's application is reviewed for qualification status and approved, the candidate will be placed in a Qualified pool and will be contacted in the future if a hiring need in that discipline arises.

An offer will then be extended for a particular semester assignment and a campus location

We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu .

As a general rule, Polk State College does not provide H1-B visa sponsorship. Exceptions may be made based on the College's need for a candidate with unique skills and expertise and where the College cannot otherwise recruit and hire qualified non-sponsored candidates.

Polk State College is an equal access / equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment.

The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College.

The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or disability in any of its employment policies or practices, educational programs, or activities.

For questions or concerns, please contact : Lonnie Thompson, Chief Diversity Officer, Title IX Coordinator Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion;

999 Avenue H, NE; Winter Haven, FL 33881; Office : 863.297.1000 Ext. 5378; lthompson@polk.edu.

Polk State College is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.

Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you feel you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with Polk State, please call 863-297-1070 or e-mail Careers@polk.

edu and let us know the nature of your request, along with your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response

Company Location

Lakeland Campus

Salary Type

Hourly

Salary

40.37 - 40.37 USD