Early Childhood Education Assistant Professor Job Sacramento area,California USA,Education / Teaching

Position Summary

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position;

assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

American River College seeks employees who:

Have demonstrated work or professional experience related to equity and inclusion
Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement in cultural competence
Fulfill the professional responsibilities of their position
Regard all students as equally capable and worthy of our care, time, and energy

Position Salary Information:
Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers Contract (the initial maximum placement is Class V, Step
8). For more information on the step placement process, please .

Typical Duties

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching the following courses:

ECE 300 - Introduction to Principles and Practices
ECE 314 - Child, Family, and Community
ECE 312 - Child Development
ECE 321 - Advanced Practicum in Early Childhood Education
ECE 320 - Curriculum and Interactions in Early Childhood education
ECE 326 - Making Learning Visible through Observation and Documentation
ECE 401 - Field Experience in Inclusive Settings
ECE 402 - Infants with Atypical Development
ECE 404 - Children with Special Needs

Additional duties will include, but are not limited to:

Teaching additional specialty courses offered by the department.
Working collaboratively with the college s Child Development Center.
Research and data based curriculum and program development.
College and community outreach.
Participating in creating transfer and workforce pathways and articulation agreements with feeder high schools, transfer institutions, and vocational programs.
Coordination of special projects related to Early Childhood Education.

To view a complete list of courses for this discipline, please visit the Programs and Majors webpage for the campus: ARC Programs and Majors

Minimum Qualifications

Master s 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 Bachelor s in any of the above AND Master s 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 the equivalent*.

All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by August 20, 2026.

Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

* See Minimum Qualification Requirements

Application Instructions

Before You Apply: Follow the steps below to ensure your application is complete and ready for review. Applicants not following the guidelines below may be disqualified. Do not submit additional materials not requested or you may be disqualified.

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