Instructor, Early Childhood Education - Adjunct
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Job Title Instructor, Early Childhood Education - Adjunct
Full Time/Part Time Part-time
Job Description At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you'll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.
Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for
supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment,
responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities,
developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating
professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty
and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining
competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for
quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total
affairs of the college.
The Division of Business, Creative and Performing Arts at Guilford Technical
Community College seeks an energetic, enthusiastic, and collaborative Early
Childhood Education educator to join our team. Under general supervision, this
individual will teach courses designed for support of our Early Childhood
Education programs that may include but is not limited to: Intro to Early
Childhood Education; Child Development; Child Guidance; Creative Activities;
Children with Exceptionalities; Early Childhood Administration; and
Supervision of field experiences. The successful candidate should be prepared
to integrate technology skills into the classroom, be available to teach at
times and locations that meet the needs of students particularly during the
daytime; and be committed to working constructively with all facets of our
programs within a community college setting.
Duties/Functions Teaching
Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:
developing learner centered lesson plans
employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different
learning styles
incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in
classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a
diverse student population
preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials,
including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and
other devices as appropriate
updating and revising curriculum to maintain currency
developing new courses as needed to support the instructional mission
participating in the development and review of course and program/general
education outcomes as appropriate
developing, conducting and documenting appropriate assessment of student
learning in outcomes courses and programs/general education as appropriate
Professional Development
Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:
participating in professional development activities to maintain currency
in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by
program or accreditation
participating in professional development opportunities to advance
teaching skills and strategies
Administration
Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records
to include:
maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned
equipment
providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional
materials and maintaining safe working conditions
maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance
with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs
(e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Canvas, EAB Navigate)
complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and
regulations
Student Support
Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:
conducting recruiting activities
providing academic advising
promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop
strategies for success
assisting students with the registration and graduation process
referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
maintain student records
College Service
Support college-wide endeavors to include:
collaboration with faculty and staff from other divisions/departments to
promote communication, coordinate schedules and support student success
serving on department, division and college committees
participating in GTCC institutional initiatives
collaborating with educational partners, business/industry and/or external
agencies as appropriate to promote the instructional mission of GTCC
supporting collegiality and teaching excellence by actively participating
in the professional development of new and veteran faculty (e.g.,
mentoring and peer observation)
participating in extracurricular student activities/clubs
attending college professional development sessions,
college/division/department meetings, graduation and convocation, as
required
demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability,
communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and
teamwork.
perform all duties as assigned by supervisor
Difficult Challenges
Contacts
Program Director, Early Childhood Education
Dean, Business, Creative and Performing Arts
Education Required
Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or a Master's degree in
Education with 18 graduate credit hours in Early Childhood Education from
an institutionally accredited college/university
Education Preferred
Doctoral degree in Education with 18 graduate credit hours in Early
Childhood Education from an institutionally accredited college/university
Experience Required
3 years of experience in early childhood classroom teaching or experience
in training early childhood educators in relevant topics through teacher
training programs, professional development workshops, or other continuing
education seminars.
Teaching and/or industry training experience in early childhood education
topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training
sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other
continuing education seminars
Experience Preferred
Greater than 3 years of experience in early childhood classroom teaching
or experience in training early childhood educators in relevant topics
through teacher training programs, professional development workshops, or
other continuing education seminars.
Post-secondary teaching experience in Early Childhood Education
Experience teaching in a Community College setting
Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery
systems
KSA Required The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:
1. Multi-task
2. Support the Vision and the Mission of the College
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions
KSA Preferred
Department/Job Specific Requirements The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)
Reporting Requirements
Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
Safety/Shooter on Campus
Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)
Ethics and Social Responsibility
eLearning Level One in Canvas before the first day of the first semester
teaching
eLearning Level Two in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid
delivery methods before the first day of the first semester teaching
Physical Demands Physical Activity: Primarily sitting
Environmental Hazard(s): <15%
Lifting: <=20lbs.
Criminal history checks with acceptable results, are required.
Posting Type Adjunct Faculty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2026-043-TEMP-P
Open Date 06/03/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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