Early Childhood Education Instructor
San Jose City College (Silicon Valley/San Jose, California)

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SAN JOSE/EVERGREEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT


Working Title: Early Childhood Education Instructor (Repost Period: 4/29/08 - 5/30/08)
Posting Date: 04-29-2008
Closing Date (by 5:00PM): 05-30-2008
Posting Number: 10017
Work Location San Jose City College
Division: Humanities and Social Sciences
Academic Position Type: Faculty Full-Time Tenure Track Position
Academic Position Term: Regular 100% FTE 10-Months per year
Salary Range: $58,846 - $75,481 Annual Salary (Academic Salary Schedule FY2007-2008)
Benefits Available: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement and Income Protection.
Employment Start Date: Fall Semester 2008

Message from the Chancellor

"We value, honor and respect the multiple cultural traditions represented in our students' heritages. We stand for social justice, and we practice our conviction with kindness, patience, understanding and respect for our elders. We believe that our time-honored traditions are the way to peace. Being a microcosm of the world provides our region and our colleges with a powerful advantage in this new global economy, for the future belongs to those who can comfortably interact and effectively communicate with the peoples of the world.

"Come share your journey with us. If we succeed, our students shall travel through life displaying human qualities that encourage being tough, yet gentle, humble but bold, while being swayed always by beauty and truth."

Rosa G. Perez, Chancellor

Position Summary

This position with a majority of the assignment in the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences will teach core Early Childhood Education classes including those courses that involve supervision of students at campus Child Development Centers and at programs in the community in order to prepare students for entry level jobs. The position requires outreach to early care and education providers in the community, and participation in local initiatives designed to support and improve Early Childhood programs and services. This position may involve general coordination duties in the future. The assignment may include day, evening, and weekend responsibilities. This faculty position is represented by the Faculty Association Unit, AFT 6157.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Teach a 100% load in the field of Early Childhood Education. Course assignments will include introduction to early childhood programs and practicum in curriculum and may include, but not be limited to, student teaching, art and creative activities, music and movement, language activities, parenting classes, child development, administration and supervision of early childhood programs, health and safety, and child, family and community.
2. Currency and depth of knowledge in assigned area of responsibility.
3. Communicate subject matter clearly, correctly and effectively.
4. Appropriate preparation and organizational skills in area of assignment.
5. Foster a professional working environment.
6. Attend and participate in department, division and college meetings.
7. Fulfill collegial responsibilities including, but not limited to, curriculum development, institutional committee assignments, student recruitment and retention, and participation in campus life activities.
8. Participate in course schedule development and program review within the discipline.
9. Use and develop a variety of effective teaching techniques and assessment methods to engage student interest and support a variety of learning styles including the use of computers and information technology.
10. Evaluate student oral presentations, projects, and written work using clear explicit criteria relevant to the course content and learning objectives.
11. Maintain and submit accurate records (i.e., grades, syllabi, census reports) according to published deadlines.
12. Communicate and work cooperatively with colleagues (within discipline and college-wide) on matters regarding course offerings, programs and activities that would enhance the development of the department.
13. Demonstrate an overall sensitivity to and understanding of diversity throughout the regular course of work.
14. Participate in articulation and recruitment networking with high schools and transfer institutions.
15. Continue professional development and remain current in field through course work, conferences, workshops, or other appropriate means.
16. Participate in local, state and community-based initiatives in Early Childhood Education.
17. Direct the work of student assistants as assigned.
18. Supervise early childhood students in Child Development Center laboratory school settings, Mentor Teacher sites, and approved community-based Early Childhood Education programs.
19. Serve as liaison and resource to Child Development Center laboratory school staff.
20. Conduct required office hours.
21. Advise early childhood students on program, employment requirements, and career development.
22. Work with parents and teach parenting skills.
23. Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 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, 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.
2. Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the students we serve and sensitivity to and knowledge and understanding of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
3. Success integrating diversity as appropriate into the major duties outlined in the job description and in the duties listed in the District's hiring policy; or demonstrated equivalent transferable skills to do so.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Two years of college teaching experience in the last five years in early childhood education.
2. Three years of successful teaching experience with children under the age of six.
3. Experience supervising students in child development laboratory settings.
4. Experience supervising adult volunteers and staff in community-based early childhood education programs.
5. Involvement with local, state or community-based early childhood initiatives.
6. Recent experience in curriculum development in early childhood education including but not limited to inclusion of children with special needs, multicultural observation, assessment and educational standards.
7. Active participation in professional organizations.
8. Bilingual fluency and the ability to develop programs in Spanish.

Equivalency Information:

Equivalency: Applicants applying under equivalency bear the responsibility of submitting the District's Equivalency Application form with details and evidence of the factors (academic preparation and/or experience) that they believe to be equivalent of the required qualifications for this position. Application(s) for equivalency are required IF: 1. degrees are not in exact discipline required, 2. degree is in progress, 3. degrees were earned at a college/university not accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education, and/or 4. degrees were earned at a college/university outside of the U.S.

More Equivalency information, along with the form, can be obtained at
http://www.sjeccd.org/HTML/District/Employment/Downloads/equiv_form.pdf

IMPORTANT NOTES ON EDUCATION REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degree(s) must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Council on Post-Secondary Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education. All degrees and credits earned outside the United States must have a U.S. evaluation (course by course) of the transcripts and must be submitted with the application.

Application Procedures, Notes and Contact Information

Application Procedures:

Interested applicants must submit online the following materials as prompted via the following URL: https://jobs.sjeccd.org by 5:00 PM of the closing date to be considered for the position. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit all of the following required application materials as a complete application packet by the closing date:

1. Official San Jose/Evergreen Community College District online Faculty Application (completed and submitted online).
2. Resume of all professional preparation and experience (Attach to the online application).
3. Letter of Application expressing your interest in the position and stating specifically how you meet the qualifications (Attach to the online application).
4. Transcripts verifying degrees listed on the application (Attach to the online application). (Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for application purposes; however, official transcripts must be submitted before hiring).
5. Application for equivalency, if applicable, and additional materials relevant for equivalency consideration (Attach to the online application).

Note: ONLY A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET WILL BE CONSIDERED

Note about Transcripts:

If you do not have an electronic version of the transcript to attach:
1. Attach a statement explaining you will fax or mail the transcript to be received by the closing date to the transcript attachment link on the online application;
2. Fax a legible copy of the transcripts to (408) 223-6341 and/or mail to the address below.
3. Include the position posting number on the document before mailing or faxing.

Office of Human Resources
Attn: Employment Services
4750 San Felipe Road
San Jose, CA 95135
Phone: (408) 270-6414 Fax: (408) 223-6341
Email sjeccdhr@sjeccd.org
Telephone 408-223-6707 (when prompted choose option #4)
For further information and instructions on how to apply, please visit our Web site @ https://jobs.sjeccd.org.

- Upon hire the successful candidate must provide the required documents of identity and authorization to work and attest he/she is authorized to work in the United States.
- Application materials become the property of the district and will not be returned or duplicated.
- Travel expenses to attend the interview are the responsibility of the candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

San Jose/Evergreen Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self disclose.

About San Jose/Evergreen Community College District

The San Jose/Evergreen Community College District consists of two campuses. The metropolitan San Jose City College located just minutes from downtown San Jose, established in 1921, and the park-like Evergreen Valley College located in southeast San Jose at the foot of the Diablo Mountain range, which opened in 1975. The District is represented by dedicated and talented employees who are passionate about providing our student population with the best educational experience possible. The District recognizes that cultural diversity in the academic environment promotes academic excellence; fosters cultural, racial and human understanding; provides positive roles models for all students, and creates an inclusive and supportive educational and work environment for its employees, students, and the community it serves.

With enrollment of approximately 24,000 per semester, and an extremely diverse student population (Hispanic/Latino 33%, Black/African-American 8%, Asian/Pacific Islander 37%, American Indian/Native American 1%, White/Caucasian 21%, First Generation 31%) attaining educational goals reflecting 32% - AA Degree and Transfer to a 4-Year College/ University, the District's emphasis on student success makes it a recognized educational leader in the State.

The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants to serve as colleagues to an existing diverse faculty consisting of 19% Hispanic/Latino, 18% Asian/Pacific Islander, 7 % Black/African-American, 1% American Indian/Native American, and 53% White/Caucasian, as well as encouraging applications from all qualified, outstanding applicants.





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