Columbia College·Columbia, Missouri
The instructor will teach Education and Child Development courses within the Day program for the Fall 2026 semester, specifically CDEV 316: Engaging Families as Educational Partners and EDUC 353: Administration of Early Childhood Programs. These courses are in-seat and synchronous, delivered at the main campus.
Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree with at least 18 graduate hours in qualifying fields, including Child Development and Education, that provides foundation in specific field being taught. College teaching experience preferred. Graduate Transcripts must be submitted with application materials. Please submit an application and CV that includes teaching experience and degree information. Interested applicants may apply online at www.ccis.edu/careers. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer. This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position. Eligibility for employee benefits and perks is determined by employment status. For more information please see https://www.ccis.edu/careers [https://www.ccis.edu/careers]. The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record. Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer. Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone. In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide. Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at 573-875-7495 for a printed copy. http://www.ccis.edu/offices/campussafety/reportsandstats.aspx [http://www.ccis.edu/offices/campussafety/reportsandstats.aspx]
Applicants must possess a Master's Degree with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in qualifying fields such as Child Development and Education relevant to the subject matter. College teaching experience is preferred, and graduate transcripts must be submitted with the application materials.
Market context
In Missouri, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are typically driven by ongoing demand for educators with infant-toddler experience and formal training in Early Childhood Education or a related field. These positions can be competitive because Montessori preparation and hands-on experience with children ages 0-3 are often required, along with standard benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Montessori credentials and age-group experience before applying.