Early Childhood Education Micro-Credential Adjunct Faculty

The Early Childhood Education Micro-credential adjunct faculty will be responsible for preparing the micro-credential in Canvas, leading a virtual welcome session with participants prior to the start of the micro-credential, responding to participant communication, monitoring participant progression through the 4-week micro-credential, and grading assignments. Following the conclusion of the micro-credential, the adjunct faculty will assign a pass/fail and communicate with the Executive Director, Early Childhood Pathways & Initiatives.

Location: Remote

Number of Positions: 1 per micro credential
Instructor Contact Hours: 10

Contact Hours Compensation: $45 per hour

Development Hours: 2

Development Hours Compensation: $25 per hour

Total Compensation: $500
Reports To: Executive Director, Early Childhood Pathways & Initiatives

REQUIRED SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Program Management: Ability to adhere to project timelines and complete assigned tasks.

• Relationship Building: Proven capacity to cultivate trust-based partnerships across a broad stakeholder group.

• Instructional Design Fluency: Knowledge of early childhood pedagogy, Indiana Core Knowledge and Competencies, virtual training, and adult learning theory.

• Strategic Communication: Strong written and verbal communication tailored to diverse audiences (educators, administrators).

• Adaptability & Agility: Capable of thriving in a dynamic, evolving work environment with shifting priorities.

• Equity-Centered Mindset: Commitment to inclusive practices that promote access and success in early childhood education.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.

• Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods (e.g. Canvas).

• Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials. 

• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.

• Engage with students proactively and, regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.

• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.

• Interact with students, co-workers, and supervisor in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines, and expectations.

• Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must meet Program Standard for Ivy Tech’s policy for Faculty Credential Standards.

• Knowledge of Indiana’s early care and education landscape, including different auspice types and urban and rural settings.

• Expertise with children ages 0-5.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Each micro-credential session is 4 weeks.

Each session may have up to 25 participants.

The micro-credentials are for:

• ECE professionals who have not yet earned an early childhood credential, such as an Associate Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development.

• Career changers who are interested in becoming an early childhood education professional and want to build their knowledge and skills.

• ECE professionals who are not yet enrolled in Ivy Tech and are looking for an opportunity to get started on an academic path.

• ECE professionals who work in any type of setting: centers, registered ministries, or family-homes.

• ECE professionals looking to renew their CDA.

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.