Faculty - Early Childhood Education

Ivy Tech Terre Haute is looking for an experienced, passionate and enthusiastic educator to join our team as a full-time faculty, assisting the program chair with the execution of the Eli Lilly Grant for Early Childhood Education. This position would assist with the development of model early childhood classrooms/childcare homes, and train and develop mentor teachers. This position would also be responsible for teaching the practicum and CDA courses, which would require course preparation, delivery and observations of students in the field.
The Eli Lilly Grant for Early Childhood Education will provide funding for this position until December 2027. If sustainable funding is not secured upon the expiration of the grant, there will be no guarantee of continued employment in this position.
This position is available for hire on October 6, 2025.
Please review Required Qualifications listed in the Education, Experience and other Requirements in the Job Posting.

Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs; provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes; engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum; provide institutional support and community service; participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives; support the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives; conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

Essential Functions:

I.          Instruction

1.                 1.     Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives and program learning outcomes. 
2.                 2.     Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
3.                 3.     Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.  Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
4.     Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.  
5. 5.    Use Learning Management System (e.g. IvyLearn) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment and communication.
6. 6.    Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

Ii.           Retention And Student Success

Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff. Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources. Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).   Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.

Iii.        Professional Development

Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study. Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure. Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.

IV.           COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND BUSINESS OUTREACH

Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school/college.  Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the department and school.

Institutional Support

Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.

Support and engage with Workforce Alignment and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations). 

Attend commencement and participate as assigned by campus administration.

Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/school/faculty meetings.

Participate in career service and alumni activities.

Support program/department chair in program management activities.

Adhere to college and campus academic policies.

Benefits:

Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability, Identity Theft Protection and additional voluntary benefits.

• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account (with enrollment in medical CDHP insurance)
• No waiting period to enroll in benefits.
• Employer contribution to retirement plan. (Employee contribution not required)
• Paid time off: vacation and sick accrued bi-weekly.
• Free tuition for employee and dependents.

Professional Development Opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction, faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 as applicable to the specific area of instruction.  Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.  Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Required 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:

And possesses one of the following:

• 1. Professional certification in the field; or
• 2. Two years of directly related work experience in the field of early childhood - birth through age 8.

Preferred Qualifications

Ideally the candidate for this position would have familiarity with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards for accreditation of programs and be able to assist in the accreditation responsibilities.

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.