Early Childhood Education Instructor
Company: University of California - Riverside
Location: Riverside
Posted on: September 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Application Window
Open date: May 7, 2020
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Aug 4, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the
search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Wednesday, Jan 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but
those received after the review date will only be considered if the
position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Early Childhood Education Instructor
University of California, Riverside - Extension
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located
on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern
California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the
vibrant and growing Inland region. UCR is a world-class research
University with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student
body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to
educational success for underrepresented and first-generation
college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred
qualification. The campus is a living laboratory for the
exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water,
energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture.
UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to
explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UCR Extension is the continuing and professional education division
of the University of California, Riverside offering over 80
programs and certificates to domestic and international students.
UCR Extension is seeking experienced professionals to join our
instructional team as part-time instructors for adult learners.
Successful candidates of this continuous recruitment will be
eligible to teach courses as they are scheduled during the year for
our Advanced Teaching and Administration in Early Child Care
Settings, Teaching in Early Child Care Settings, and Teaching
Transitional Kindergarten. This program teaches student how to
supervise, mentor and assess staff, and communicate effectively
with parents. Courses are 8-10 weeks in length, average 7 teaching
hours per week, and are offered online and in-person. Courses
delivered in-person are typically scheduled weekends days and
evenings, Monday - Sunday. Courses are currently delivered in a
distance-learning format. Courses include:
Supervising Adults Within Early Childhood Education Settings
Seminar in Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood
Centers, Part A
Seminar in Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood
Centers, Part B
Observation and Assessment of Children's Behavior
Health, Nutrition, and Safety in Early Childhood
Supervised Field Experience in Childhood Studies
Advanced Child Growth and Development (Age 8 through
Adolescence)
An Introduction to Early Childhood Studies: Child Growth and
Development
Role of Home, School and Community in Early Childhood Education
Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum in Early Childhood
Education
Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children
Teaching in a Diverse Society
Education and Care of Infants and Toddlers
Parent (Family) Involvement in Early Childhood Education
Transitional Kindergarten: Child Growth and Development
Diversity and Responsive Teaching in a Transactional Kindergarten
Classroom
Home, School, and Community Collaboration for Transitional
Kindergarten Teachers
Language, Literacy, and Support for Preschool English Learners
The Transitional Kindergarten Curriculum
Intentional Teacher Engagement in a Transitional Kindergarten
Classroom
Observation and Assessment in Transitional Kindergarten
Classroom
Practicum and Coaching for Transitional Kindergarten Teachers
Responsibilities:
* Provide instruction in accordance with the established
instructional agreement, curriculum outlines and class schedule
provided by UCR Extension.
* Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to
students, and clearly outline the grading policies to the
course.
* Work in conjunction with collaborative partners and subject
matter experts in order to ensure that course information is
current.
* Participate in scheduled orientations, meetings, and mandatory
training programs by UCR's established deadlines.
* Maintain timely and accurate academic records within the learning
management system and submit timely and accurate documentation as
outlined in the instructional agreement.
* Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct.
Minimum Requirements:
* Must have access to the internet, a personal computer/laptop, and
ability to teach online.
* Advanced degree in Education or a related field, or equivalent
experience.
* Five years of related work experience.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and
organizational skills.
* Ability to provide instruction online and in-person.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Canvas learning platform.
* Experience teaching adult learners.
* Experience with curriculum development and course design.
* Bilingual English/Spanish.
* Ability to teach a wide range of courses in field of
expertise.
* Commitment to diversity and the University's mission.
Application Information:
To apply please visit https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01280.
This is a continuous recruitment. Applications will be reviewed on
a continuous basis. Interview process includes a teaching
demonstration. For more information about UCR Extension, please
visit http://www.extension.ucr.edu/.
Employment Information:
Instructional agreements are made on a course-by-course basis at
the discretion of the University with no guarantee to teach future
courses. This part-time position has no benefits but participates
in the University of California Defined Contribution Plan. The
University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Reference requirements
Job location
Riverside, CA
Keywords: University of California - Riverside, Riverside , Early Childhood Education Instructor, Education / Teaching , Riverside, California
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