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West Valley-Mission Community College District

Child Studies Full-Time Instructor
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Position Number: 1352426
Location: Saratoga, CA
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Early Childhood

Child Studies Full-Time Instructor

West Valley-Mission Community College District

Closing Date: 2/5/2019

Definition:
West Valley College is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure track Child Studies Instructor. West Valley College's Child Studies Department offers an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, an Associate for Transfer degree in Early Childhood Education, an Associate for Transfer degree in Elementary Teacher Education and Early Childhood certificate programs leading to the fulfillment of requirements for Child Development permits and early childhood educators. Successful candidates will be those who reflect an understanding of the demands of state licensing as well as the importance of a strong academic foundation in the concepts of Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education and Special Education. Additionally, the instructor is required to participate in the professional and academic work of the Child Studies Department, the Professional Studies division, and the college. Applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, ability, and life experiences to address the cultural and educational needs of linguistically and culturally diverse student populations are encouraged to apply.

West Valley College, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, is seeking a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced and innovative environment. West Valley College is known for the strength of our academic programs and faculty as well as our equity-minded and student-focused approach that combines high-tech and high-touch.

Applicants interested in teaching within an energetic, student-centered culture that looks to the future would find West Valley College a perfect fit.

Assignment:
This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track position that begins in Fall 2019. Instructional assignments may include day and/or evening classes, Monday thru Saturday, as needed and rotate among the Child Development faculty. This position is represented by the West Valley-Mission Federation of Teachers (WVMFT / AFT Local 6554).

Work location: West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

Salary and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$64,631 to $100,582 annually; placement is based upon verified academic achievement, teaching and related experience (Academic Salary Schedule, Steps 1-9).

Benefits include:

Employer-contributed medical, dental and vision for employee, spouse and dependents.
Employer paid long term disability for employee.
Employer-provided life insurance.
Sabbatical, Rejuvenation and Retraining Leaves.
Banked leave provisions.
Professional Growth and Development activities.
10 days sick leave accrued annually; personal necessity and catastrophic leave.
Conference leaves.
Opportunity for overload assignments.
Cal STRS Retirement.
Position is union affiliated.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.Education Possess one of the following:

Masters degree in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education; OR
Bachelors degree in any of the above AND masters degree in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies or family and consumer studies; OR
A valid California Community College Instructors Credential in Child Development; OR
The equivalent of the above.

AND

2. Understanding of, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:
Instructional duties and assignments may consist of one or more of the following:

Provide instruction for assigned courses. This includes preparation, in-class activities, evaluation of students work, consultation with students outside of class (scheduling time beyond normal office hours if necessary), ensuring regular effective student contact for Distance Education courses, maintenance of currency in the subjects taught and other efforts related to the teaching of the assigned classes, and participate in the process of SLO assessment and evaluation and use the results of these assessments in the process of continuously improving student learning.
Maintain accurate class and other records.
Submit, when due, all necessary reports, such as attendance, grade reports, rosters, class and office schedules.
File a syllabus for each course with the appropriate division offices.
Post and maintain office hours each week.
Provide each student with a current course syllabus as required by Title 5, which includes SLOs, classroom procedures, requirements and grading policies and provide a copy to the Division Office.
Refer students to appropriate college resources.
Assist students by providing advice on requirements for successful achievement in the members area of expertise.
Assume institutional responsibilities, essential to the ongoing operation and effective achievement of department, division, college and district programs.

For more information on this position and to apply, please visit our website at the following link: wvm.peopleadmin.com

Applicants who, due to a disability, require accommodations to complete the application, testing or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (408) 7412174 to arrange for assistance.

West Valley-Mission Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.