Early Childhood Education Micro-Credential Adjunct Faculty

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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ECE professionals who have not yet earned an early childhood credential, such as an Associate Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development.

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Career changers who are interested in becoming an early childhood education professional and want to build their knowledge and skills.

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ECE professionals who are not yet enrolled in Ivy Tech and are looking for an opportunity to get started on an academic path.

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ECE professionals who work in any type of setting: centers, registered ministries, or family-homes.

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ECE professionals looking to renew their CDA.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

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Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

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Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

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All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

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Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits .