Skills Training-Early Childhood Instructor

Position Summary
The Early Childhood Education Instructor will deliver high-quality instruction for the Richmond Campus’s early childhood education programs, including CDA training and skills training. This position plays a vital role in supporting workforce development efforts by offering flexible, on-demand instruction for childcare organizations and community partners.

Major Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Early Childhood Education skills training sessions in person, online, or on-site at partner organizations.
• Design engaging, relevant instructional activities aligned with state standards and credentialing requirements.
• Support students in developing professional competencies needed for success in early childhood environments.
• Collaborate with the Employer Training Coordinators and campus leadership to schedule and deliver training based on community demand.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, attendance, and credential completion.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Richmond Campus’s early childhood education initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• A qualified faculty member in early childhood education meets the program standard through:
   An earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development; or
   An earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in courses closely related to early childhood education and development, with academic preparation appropriate to the course and /or specialty being taught; and
   Possesses one of the following:
   Professional certification in the field; or
   Two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.
• Hold a CDA Professional Development Specialist credential (PD Specialist is what it commonly referred to as) and that is granted by the CDA Council and fairly easy process to go through if you hold degrees in ECE:  https://www.cdacouncil.org/en/

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing on-site instruction for childcare centers or community-based training.

Work Environment

Part-time, Instruction may occur during day, evening, or weekend hours based on partner needs. Travel within the local service area may be required.

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

Health & Wellness

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

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

Financial & Retirement Benefits

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

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

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

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.