Part-Time Early Childhood Education Instructor (Hybrid)

University of California, Riverside - University Extension

ABOUT UCR UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
University Extension is the continuing and professional education division of the University of California, Riverside offering programs and certificates to domestic and international students. University Extension values excellence and has educated international students for over forty years.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Position Title: Early Childhood Education: Part-Time UNEX Instructor
Salary Range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $150 - $2,025 per course (depending on the number of enrollments). Plus, an approximate $100 per unit as a course development fee (payable for the first time the course is taught in each modality).
Anticipated Start: Spring 2025
Location:Online, hybrid, and in-person in the following locations: Riverside, east Riverside County (Coachella Valley and Mecca), Imperial County (El Centro), and San Luis Obispo County.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
University 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 Childcare Settings, Teaching in Early Child Care Settings, and Teaching Transitional Kindergarten. This program teaches students how to supervise, mentor and assess staff, and communicate effectively with parents.
Courses are 8-10 weeks in length, averaging 7 teaching hours per week, and are offered online (synchronous on Saturday and/or Sunday) and in-person. Courses delivered in-person and online are typically scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays.

We are currently looking for:

1. ECE Spanish Bilingual/Biliterate instructors located in east Riverside County, Imperial County and San Luis Obispo County that can teach in-person.
2. ECE Spanish Bilingual/Biliterate instructors and English instructors that can deliver online, synchronous courses.
3. TK instructors that can deliver online, synchronous courses.

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 University Extension.
• Communicate teaching objectives and specific learning outcomes to students, and clearly outline the grading policies of the course.
• Work in conjunction with collaborative partners and subject matter experts to ensure that course information is current.
• Participate in scheduled orientations, meetings, and mandatory training programs by UCR’s established deadlines.
• Create course shell, maintain timely and accurate academic records within the learning management system, and submit timely and accurate documentation as well as student grades as outlined in the instructional agreement.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct.

REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements
• 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.
• Must have access to the internet, a personal computer/laptop, and ability to teach online.
• Ability to provide instruction online, hybrid and in-person.
• Commitment to diversity and the University’s mission.
• Ability to successfully complete a LiveScan (fingerprint) background check prior to start date.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience teaching adult learners. 
• Experience with curriculum development and course design.
• Experience teaching online courses using Canvas.
• Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish.
• Located in Coachella Valley, Mecca, El Centro, and San Luis Obispo.
• Ability to teach a wide range of courses in the field of expertise.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
To apply please visit https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF02061. This is a continuous recruitment. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. The interview process may include a teaching demonstration. For more information about UCR Extension, please visit http://www.extension.ucr.edu/.

Document Requirement:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching - A personal document containing personal thoughts and experiences and including concrete examples of your teaching and mentoring style in context to your discipline.
• Statement of Past and/or Planned Future Contributions to Advancing Diversity and Inclusive Excellence - Statement on your past and/or potential future contributions to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment, which is a key requirement of the role of every faculty member and administrator at UCR. There are numerous ways to contribute, and a commitment to this part of our mission can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career.

Reference Requirement:
• 3 required (contact information only)

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
• Individuals hired to teach these courses must understand that all such agreements with the University are made on a course-by-course basis and that the instructor has no guarantee, expressed or implied, of continual involvement with the University in any capacity.
• This part-time position has no benefits but participates in the University of California Defined Contribution Plan.

The University of California, Riverside is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. UCR is a member institution of the American Association of Universities (AAU) as well as the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU). Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

For the University of California policies on Affirmative Action, Anti-Discrimination, and Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, see below.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, State, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

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