Community Partnership Lead for Early Childhood

Ivy Tech Community College, Sellersburg Campus, is seeking a Community Partnership Lead for Early Childhood Education to directly serve the program with strategic leadership of a community-wide coalition.

This individual will play a critical role in supporting the growth and development of our Early Childhood program while building partnerships, leading collaborative initiatives, and engaging local organizations to identify and connect future Ivy Tech students with educational opportunities in Early Childhood Education.

This is a grant-funded position following a full-time,12-month contract through December 31, 2027, with no guarantee that the position will be or can be funded past that date. Ideal start time is ASAP.

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000 (based on education and experience)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain partnerships with local early learning programs to create a pipeline for student enrollment in Early Childhood programs at Ivy Tech

• Act as a liaison between Ivy Tech and community partners to ensure successful program implementation and continuous improvement

• Lead and coordinate a community group focused on improving early childhood education in our area

• Facilitate regular coalition meetings, workgroups, and strategic planning sessions

• Support childcare providers by organizing professional development opportunities

• Collaborate with the Early Childhood Education Department Chair to align program goals and outcomes, including necessary documentation for grant outcomes and NAEYC accreditation

• Work with the Department Chair to coordinate reporting and forms for grant payments

• Support students in accessing and leveraging the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Indiana scholarship to complete the Ivy Tech Early Childhood Education degree pathways and, if aligned with their goals, transfer to a bachelor's degree program

• Stay current with trends and best practices in early childhood education to ensure program excellence

• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards for early childhood education programs

• Participate in ongoing professional development and college-wide committees

• Attend relevant department and campus meetings

• Perform other duties aligned with the scope and purpose of this role

This position has the potential to teach Early Childhood Education courses at Ivy Tech Sellersburg.  The candidate must be able to perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.

Qualifications:

• Possesses an earned master’s or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, in early childhood education, child development; or

• Possesses 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.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with educational institutions and community partners.

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

Preferred:

• Knowledge of apprenticeship programs, workforce development initiatives, and scholarship programs such as T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Indiana.

• Familiarity with NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation Standards and Competencies.

• Experience working with diverse populations and supporting inclusive learning environments.

• CDA Professional Development Specialist Credential (or willingness to obtain it).

Application Requirements: Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

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Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision 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

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

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.