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Columbus Technical College · 3 weeks ago

Early Childhood Care & Education Program Director/Instructor

Columbus, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a Program Director/Instructor in the Early Childhood Care & Education Program. The role involves overseeing all aspects of instruction and operation of the program, while working with a diverse student population and employing various teaching methodologies. Responsibilities include developing course outlines, preparing lesson plans, evaluating student progress, and maintaining program certification requirements.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Develops program and course outlines, goals, and objectives

Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited technical/occupational courses

Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives

Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests

Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate

Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports

Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area

Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students

Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts

Teach and design engaging courses aligned with the curriculum provided by the Technical College System of Georgia

Prepare and provide students with course outlines that support student learning outcomes and objectives set forth in the course syllabus

Create an effective learning environment through the use of a variety of instructional methods

Collaborate in the development and continued assessment of learning outcomes for use in program reviews and curriculum revision

Participate in division and college wide meetings

Participate in four or more professional development activities yearly

Collaborate in the development of program and/or discipline promotional materials

Maintain a minimum of four office hours per week

Recruit, retain, and graduate students

Perform other related duties as assigned

Assist with achieving NAEYC accreditation

Qualification

Early Childhood EducationTeaching MethodologiesProgram DevelopmentPedagogical TheoryCurriculum AssessmentCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsDecision MakingProblem SolvingCollaboration Skills

Required

A Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Care and Education or related field and Two or more years' of work experience in Early Childhood Care and Education

A Master's Degree from an accredited institution with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum 18 graduate semester hours or 27 graduate quarter hours) required in Early Childhood Care and Education or related field and Two or more years of work experience in Early Childhood Care and Education

Effective communication skills

Ability to teach a variety of methodologies including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and video conferencing

Knowledge of pedagogical practice and theory

Knowledge of the mission of Columbus Technical College

Knowledge of academic standards

Knowledge of CTC's academic programs

Skill to work cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff

Skill in the preparation and delivery of classroom content

Skill to make timely decisions

Skill in operation of computers and job-related software programs

Decision making and problem solving skills

Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public