Instructor, Early Childhood Education (Bilingual Spanish Speaking) Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Instructor, Early Childhood Education (Bilingual Spanish Speaking) Durham Technical Community College – 4.0

Durham, NC Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$54K – $64.3K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Bilingual Spanish Early childhood education English Mid-level Master’s degree Education Organizational skills Computer skills Higher education teaching Communication skills Teaching Full Job Description Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Durham, NC Job Type Full-Time Faculty Job Number 24-25-00121 Division Academics and Guided Career Pathways Department Early Childhood Education Program Opening Date 06/18/2025 Closing Date 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt Description Do Great Things! The Instructor, Early Childhood Education is responsible for teaching courses in the Early Childhood Education program in a bilingual format and working with the Chair and other program faculty to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate instruction. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the posting may close without notice.

Examples of Duties General Operations:

Teach Bilingual (English and Spanish) Early Childhood Education courses as determined by the terms of the employment contract, the Chair’s semester staffing plans, program-specific needs, the general needs of the college, and the current teaching load guidelines. Provide quality instruction in the bilingual format at all times, teaching classes for the entire class period, and properly covering course materials and competencies as specified in course outlines.

Additional duties include:

Preparing objectives, assignments, grading standards, attendance policies and course syllabi to be distributed at first class meeting. Providing supervisor with syllabi, objectives and course outlines for each class. Being well prepared for each class. Keeping accurate attendance and grade records. Turning in reports, final grades, and other forms on time. Using various and innovative teaching techniques where applicable. Returning homework assignments and exams on a timely basis. Revising course content and objectives as required. Making suggestions to supervisor regarding textbooks, instructional materials, supplies and/or equipment or instructional needs. Serve as educational advisor to students, as required and as otherwise requested or needed by individual students.

Duties include:

Maintaining scheduled office and student advising hours. Being available during non-scheduled hours by appointment. Advising new and special students as requested. Counseling students in academic and employment planning. Attending advisement workshops as requested and as needed. Keeping up-to-date records in Colleague and Self-Service for each advisee. Maintain professional awareness and currency of important Early Childhood issues, incorporating them into instruction in a manner consistent with course outlines and the plan of study. Use various instructional learning technologies to provide contemporary presentation of course material where appropriate. Teach assigned courses with special attention to the college’s mission, its commitment to the open-door philosophy, and student success. Program Responsibilities Assist the Chair in planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the program’s institutional effectiveness objectives, as requested. Implement and enforce, when appropriate, college academic policies and procedures together with administrative rules and regulations and other controls intended to maintain order and the highest standards of instruction. Maintain effective communications with the Chair and other program faculty by attending regular meetings, by timely written communications, and by other means as requested. Work productively as a team with colleagues. Maintain a 40 hour weekly work schedule designed to ensure the completion of all teaching, advisement, and college responsibilities. Maintain and process all office records, grade and enrollment reports, forms, schedules, and other paperwork in a timely and efficient manner, checking for the correctness and accuracy of all data. Assist the Chair in reviewing and evaluating the program, as requested. Develop courses and syllabi for Early Childhood Education and related fields as requested. Assist the Chair in ensuring that the program is in full compliance with any requirements for accreditation, certification, and other standards stipulated by external agencies. Assist the Chair in preparing a semester or annual master schedule of course offerings and class schedules which meet the requirements of the program and the needs of students, ensuring that the instructional resources of the college are being effectively utilized.

Personnel Management:

None Program Management:

None Financial Management:

None Instructional Management and Supervision:

Utilize effective instructional technology to deliver curricular content in non-traditional formats and to supplement the delivery of content through traditional means;

Other Duties:

Maintain a teaching load as established by the college within the range of 15 to 18 credit hours or 18 to 21 contact hours per semester, given the position; Maintain effective, collaborative, and productive relations at all times with all other departmental programs, the division, and the college. Maintain effective and productive relations with Early Childhood related businesses and organizations for the purpose of keeping program courses current. Participate in professional organizations; attend conferences and workshops as appropriate and as funding allows. Take advantage of in-service training and other opportunities for continued professional development, including attendance at off-campus activities, as feasible, and generally staying abreast of developments in the field of instruction; Serve on college committees as assigned. Attend graduation ceremonies. Collaborate with and provide appropriate support to Student Support Services personnel in conducting student advising and registration, new student orientations, job placement, recruitment, and other related activities. Participate in program, departmental, divisional, and instructional meetings and other announced activities. Represent the program, the department, the division or the college in institutional assignments, professional activities, and uphold such involvement among program members; Participate in student recruitment activities, orientation of new students, job placement of graduates, and other related activities as needed; and, Assume other appropriate responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chair, Dean, Vice President and/or the President in meeting the needs of the college. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in the Early Childhood Education/Child Development field, or at least eighteen graduate hours in Early Childhood/Child Development or a related field. Fluent in Spanish and English.

Work Experience:

Preferred at least three years of relevant work experience; teaching experience in a post-secondary setting Supplemental Information Excellent understanding of the recent and future trends in the Early Childhood Education profession. Ability to utilize community resources and support in the Early Childhood Education field. Knowledge and understanding the concepts of education and be able to execute this knowledge to students with various learning styles. Knowledge and understanding of the educational needs of the Durham Technical Community College service area as with the education community, the higher education community, and the general public; Ability to establish, maintain, and promote effective communication and interpersonal relations across departmental lines, with associates, as well as with the education community, the higher education community, and the general public; Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, faculty, staff and advisory or community groups Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of Durham Tech Community College. Knowledge and understanding of the commitment to the mission and philosophy of the North Carolina Community College System Demonstrated competence in oral, written, and computer skills appropriate to the position of Instructor Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and effective oral and written communication/public relation skills Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action Ability to make presentations to large audiences Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time Ability to lift at times 10-30 lbs. Work outside office setting Good eye/hand dexterity Work requires fingering, grasping, and repetitive keyboarding motions; Vocal communications is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; Infrequent travel between buildings on campus, to other campuses, child care settings, practicum locations, locally or out-of-town to attend meetings and conferences.

Normal Working Hours:

A minimum of a 40-hour work week as determined with the supervisor to allow the employee to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities, including occasional evening and weekend hours. This position is a nine (9) month position with the possibility of a supplemental contract during the summer term for teaching duties. Summer schedules may vary to enable four-day or four and one half-day work weeks.