Early Childhood Education Instructor

OVERVIEW OF CCA 

The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high-quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment. We are particularly interested in applicants that demonstrate a commitment to working with individuals and groups from diverse identities, including but not limited to: socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, disability, multilingual learners, veterans, non-traditional, race and ethnic backgrounds.

More than 20 different languages and 60 countries are represented at CCA. In addition to traditional degree and certificate programs, CCA offers non-credit professional development courses, customized training, and economic and workforce development resources to employer partners and individual professionals seeking to enhance the capacity and productivity of their workforce or individual knowledge and skills. The college centers diversity, equity, and inclusion and we actively seek to employee partners who want to join us in working to reducing outcome gaps among our diverse student population.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking talented candidates who value and support the college goals of improving student success and retention, increasing attainment rate and transfers, and closing the gap for underrepresented students. The successful candidate is expected to participate in making classroom and work plan decisions, assessing (measuring, collecting, and analyzing) student growth through both department and instructor-based assessments, and to promote and engage in an environment of collaboration, support, and shared leadership of the college, department, and program.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop syllabi and course materials using culturally responsive pedagogy and adult learning theory

• Teach courses as assigned using a variety of modalities (i.e., online, classroom-based, remote, practicum, and/or hybrid)

• Teach courses at a variety of times and days (i.e., morning, evening, afternoon, and late night)

• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by course outcomes Actively participate in college, department and program initiatives (i.e., college-wide and program- specific professional development)

• Collaborate in the assessment of student learning and the design of the program curriculum

• Engage in reflective practice and a program study to ensure all students are achieving equally high outcomes, particularly regarding race and ethnicity

• Design and implement necessary course adjustments to support college, department, and program goals

• Complete all required instructional professional development activities including orientation and multiple trainings during their first semester

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold or be eligible to obtain a valid CTE postsecondary credential. This credential ensures that the CTE program provides students with well-qualified instructors possessing appropriate occupational and educational experience.

The qualifications and CTE credential eligibility criteria for this position are:

• Content Knowledge Evidence

• Master's degree in early childhood education, Education or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate credits in one of the disciplines aforementioned.

• Occupational Experience

• 2000 hours within last 7 years of paid and/or unpaid verifiable professional experience (non-teaching) in the field or related field (I-year full time equates to approximately 2000 hours).

• Ability to teach classes in multiple modalities (i.e., online, face-to-face, and hybrid) Availability to teach evening and/or weekend classes

• Ability to teach a variety of Early Childhood courses Excellent pedagogical skills and practices Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching.

• Demonstrated willingness to learn about and incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in instruction.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using D2L, Zoom, WebEx and/or other technological platforms Online teaching experience

• Experience teaching adult learners PreK-12 teaching experience Availability to teach in the summer Higher Ed. teaching experience

• Proven track record in developing and implementing new curricular activities that impact student success

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Salary: Beginning Fall 2024, the starting rate will be $1,149.00 per credit hour taught.

Deadline to Submit Application Material: An initial review of resumes will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Process: When submitting your online application, please include a cover letter, current resume, and professional references. Official transcripts showing the highest degree achieved should be submitted to HR@ccaurora.edu. upon offer of employment. If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.

By applying for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of their knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

Application Checklist

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

• A complete online application

• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position

• A current resume uploaded as an attachment to your online application

• Candidates identified as finalists must provide three to five professional references, at least two of which must include a current direct supervisor and most recent supervisor. If you cannot provide two supervisor references, an opportunity will be afforded for discussion and consideration of alternative references with the CCA Human Resource Office.  Please note, out of professional courtesy to you, we will not contact your current supervisor without first providing notice to you as a candidate and only when a contingent offer is pending in order to protect the confidentiality of your application to the full extent possible.

• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application

• For any questions or technical issues please contact HR@ccaurora.edu. 

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.

• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.

• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.

• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.       

• CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit the .

• Individuals currently or formerly employed by  the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, and/or who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

• For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, C Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

Colorado Residency Requirement:

Eligible applicants must be either a current Colorado resident or be able to provide proof of residency in Colorado within 30 days of the start date for the position, or they may be deemed ineligible for employment with the Community College of Aurora.  Please contact HR@CCAurora.eduwith any questions.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement: 

CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our college community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement.

Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success.  Recognizing our diversity is only the first step toward Inclusive Excellence.

We must also be intentional in valuing cultural differences and experiences, while incorporating them into practices, curricula, and policies.

Welcoming, Respectful, Inclusive

• Together, we are CCA.

The Federal Clery Act: (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at the Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

ADAAA Accommodations: Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Erica Hines at (303) 340-7231 or erica.hines@ccaurora.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA): The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. Candidates wishing to request reasonable accommodations must do so as soon as possible, preferably at least three days prior to the exam or interview. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations, please contact us at (303) 340-7231 or Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 and 4-120.  The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Erica Hines, Chief Human Resources & Personnel Success Officer at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207E, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at (303) 340-7231 or e-mail at Erica.Hines@ccaurora.edu.