Job Details
Full Time Instructor, Child Development/Early Childhood Education
Full Time Instructor, Child Development/Early Childhood Education
Victor Valley College
Salary: $67,886.00 - $142,425.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt)
Job Number: 2025-480 FTINCHDE01
Location: CA 92395, CA
Department:
Closing: 4/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Basic Functions
FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 22, 2025
FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT
10-Month Tenure Track Position
COMPENSATION: Initial salary placement ranges from $67,886 to $106,308 based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142,425.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- District paid HMO medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
- District paid $50,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
- Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.
For the most updated information please visit our benefits web page.
Representative Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Teach scheduled classes on-campus and in-person, hold scheduled office hours, and perform related duties as assigned in accordance with the Faculty Contract.
Teaching and promoting student learning in Child Development courses in the classroom and practicum settings; assess student learning outcomes and provide students with timely written and verbal feedback.
Demonstrating knowledge of and ability to appraise the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of students, as well as sensitivity to the needs, problems and challenges associated with the diversity of the community college student population.
Creating and maintaining an effective student-centered learning environment for adult students.
Integrating the latest research and utilizing a variety of teaching/learning strategies including the use of technology to promote student learning and assess learning outcomes.
Participating in curriculum development and revision, and establishing program outcomes and assessment, including working with program advisory committee to address the needs of the community and update the curriculum.
Educating new and continuing students about career opportunities and the Child Development Permit.
Maintaining continuous relationships with public and private agencies that provide services to families and young children, and building new partnerships and articulation agreements with other institutions such as high schools, two- and four-year colleges/universities.
Referring students to appropriate resources on/off campus.
Participating in professional development activities related to teaching/learning, and keeping abreast of changes in child development.
Participating in college governance through department, division and college committee service work, and participating in department activities.
Participating in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, Program Review, Curriculum Development.
Participating in the Child Development Program's growth, participating in the Child Development events on campus and off campus.
Participating in collecting, conducting, and analyzing student data for grant writing purposes.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/ family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies or family and consumer studies OR the equivalent.
Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with community college students
- Experience working with Transitional Kindergarten (TK), preferred training in Play-Based Curriculum and/or Emergent Learning Curriculum
- Experience working with Infant and Toddlers, preferred training from Program for Infant Toddler Care
- Experience working with Trauma-Informed Care/Practices, preferred training in Trauma-Informed Care
- Knowledge of the Nature Explores Outdoor Classroom.
- Experience working with Preschool aged children, preferred training in Play-Based Curriculum and/or Emergent Learning Curriculum
- Experience working with early elementary (Transitional Kindergarten-3rd grade), preferred training in Play-Based Curriculum and/or Emergent Learning Curriculum
- Experience in Early Child Development Administrative Experience and Administrative Courses.
- Experience in Early Child Development Administrative roles such as Site Supervisor and/or Director in Early Child Development Environments (college laboratory settings, private settings, family childcare setting and/or federal/state childcare settings).
- Interest in incorporating a variety of teaching methods
- Enthusiasm for the learning process
- Commitment to supportive relationships with students and colleagues
- Vision and energy to plan and organize programs to enhance student success
If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources directly at (760) 245-4271 Ext. 2500.
Some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).
Knowledge and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge in Child Development Theories and Child Development Pedagogy
- Knowledge of the California's Master Plan in Education.
- Knowledge of the UPK-3rd grade change in the state of California
- Knowledge in Play-Based Curriculum and/or Emergent Learning Curriculum for 0-8 years of age.
- Knowledge Early Child Development Administrative roles such as Site Supervisor and/or Director in Early Child Development Environments (college laboratory settings, private settings, family childcare setting and/or federal/state childcare settings).
- Knowledge in Program for Infant Toddler Care
- Knowledge of Head Start and state funded programs
- Knowledge in Trauma-Informed Care/Practices.
- Knowledge of early intervention and inclusion practices in early childhood programs and community college level
- Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion practices in early childhood programs and at the community college level
- Knowledge in a variety of child development assessments (Desired Results Developmental Profiles- DRDP, Ages and Stages Questionnaires- ASQ, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale- ECERS, Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale-ITERS, and Classroom Assessment Scoring System- CLASS).
- Knowledge of the State of California Commission on Teacher Credential for Child Development Permits levels, application process and professional growth hours.
- Knowledge in online instruction.
- Knowledge of collecting, conducting, analyzing student data for grant writing purposes.
ABILITIES:
- Ability to collaborate with others on projects for the department/college/community.
- Ability to collect, conduct, and analyze student data for grant writing purposes
- Ability to balance teaching schedule, advise students, work on projects for the department/college/community.
- Ability to present annual workshops/trainings to school groups, community organizations, families, educators and future educator.
- Ability to develop and provide instructional curriculum that demonstrates innovation and full inclusion with specific attention to diversity
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility while operating effectively in an environment of change
- Effective interpersonal communication skills, participation in community affairs, ability to conduct effective public presentations
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office, classroom, lab and/or on-line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Appointment to this position is subject to availability of funds. *Salary Schedule subject to change.
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied.
All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified.
Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately.
Please note, communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at School Jobs with your username and password.
A complete file consists of all the following:
1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form
2. A letter expressing interest in the position and explaining your teaching philosophy on child development and early childhood education.
3. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework. NOTE: Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies. Open the link below for a list of agencies that have been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing to provide evaluation of college or university course work completed at an institution in a country other than the United States: Commission Approved Foreign Transcript Evaluating Agencies This evaluation must be completed and submitted prior to your application being included in the application pool. A copy of the evaluation must be attached to each application package. Please note there is a fee for the evaluation service.
4. A Resume or CV
5. A sample syllabus for a college child development course.
6. Upload any/all applicable certifications and credentials, including but not limited to DRDP, Program of Infant/Toddler care, Trauma-Informed Practices Certification, Ages and Stages Questionnaires- ASQ, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale- ECERS, Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale-ITERS, and Classroom Assessment Scoring System - CLASS, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Site Supervisor/Director Level of the Child Development Permit issued by the California Teachers Commission other related certifications. Please make sure to upload all proof of certification so your application can be properly assessed.
VISA
Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.
EEO Statement
Victor Valley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Trustees is committed to supporting recruitment activities that are intentional, professional development opportunities that are meaningful, and instructional processes that support the goals of equal opportunity, equity, and diversity by providing equal consideration for all qualified candidates including but not limited to federally and state protected class, race, color, national origin, disability (mental and physical, including HIV/AIDS, cancer, and genetic characteristics), ancestry, sex/gender (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (includes religious dress and grooming practices), age (over 40), marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristics, cancer or a record or history of cancer), military or veteran status, and genetic information
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/vvc/jobs/4846017/full-time-instructor-child-development-early-childhood-education
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