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Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education

Harper College

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#Communication#Collaboration#Child Development#Time Management#Curriculum Development#Parent Communication#Classroom Management#Assessment#Early Childhood Education
#Lesson Planning
#Instructional Design
#Child Psychology
Part TimeRemote SolelyRemote friendly2-5 yrs$1,320 - $1,335 / DAYPosted 13 days ago

Location

Palatine, Illinois

Salary

$1,320 - $1,335 / DAY

Quick overview

The Adjunct Instructor will be responsible for teaching Early Childhood Education courses in an online format. They will engage with students and facilitate learning experiences tailored to the needs of young children.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education and have a minimum of three years of experience working with children ages 0-5. Preferred candidates will also have online teaching experience.

postgraduate degreeCommunicationTime ManagementAssessmentCollaborationClassroom ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentChild DevelopmentParent CommunicationLesson PlanningOnline TeachingDiversity AwarenessInstructional DesignEarly Childhood EducationEngagement StrategiesEducational TechnologyChild Psychology

Job description

Starting Pay Rate

  • Per
  • Adjunct
  • Faculty
  • Pay
  • Scale
  • Schedule
  • Information: Days/evenings/weekends depending upon course schedule
  • **This posting will be used to obtain a pool of qualified candidates for the above subjects. As teaching needs arise, these applications will be reviewed for possible interviews**
  • The number of adjunct instructors hired varies from semester to semester, depending upon the needs of the department. Your application can remain "Under Review by Committee" for 18 months. You may check your status at any time by logging into jobs.harpercollege.edu with your user name and password.

Job Description

We are seeking an Adjunct Instructor to teach Early Childhood Education courses in an online format. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, and have demonstrated experience working with children ages 0–5. Preferred candidates will also possess online teaching experience.

Education Requirements

  • Master's degree in early childhood education.
  • Experience
  • Requirements: Minimum of three years working with young children in a learning environment.

Required Documents

  • ***A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process**
  • Official transcripts required upon hire
  • Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.
  • Employment sponsorship is not available

Applicable Benefits

We offer a competitive, semester by semester adjunct pay, with Harper tuition waivers, sick/personal business leave, and a comprehensive Adjunct Faculty Professional Development Program.

Benefits

  • Sick Leave
  • Tuition Waivers
  • Professional Development Program
  • Personal Business Leave

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Harper College

Harper College is hiring for education-focused roles in Palatine, Illinois. It operates in higher education. Team size: 2-10 employees. Headquarters: Palatine, Illinois. This opening is listed as part_time.

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Illinois early childhood adjunct demand

Illinois colleges and universities commonly seek adjunct faculty in early childhood education to support teacher preparation and coursework tied to early learning. This role is competitive because a master’s degree, three years of experience with children ages 0-5, and online teaching experience can strengthen your fit; the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, align your resume to both classroom and online instruction experience and note any work with young children.

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