Job Description

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements:

The qualifications for this position include a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Growth and Development with at least 18 credit hours graduate course work in the field of Early Childhood Education and at least 2 years teaching experience as a lead teacher in an early childhood classroom, birth to 5 years old. Strong teaching skills including preparing lectures and course materials and grading class work presented. All instructors must meet the appropriate credentialing requirements for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: Effective classroom performance, including accurate completion of student files, records, log books, and grades for IRSC and appropriate certification agencies; instructing assigned classes and meeting classes on time and being properly prepared; grading all quizzes, tests, presentations, and written assignments; assigning final grades; availability to meet with students on an as needed basis; maintaining a safe and effective classroom environment; participating in department, division, and general adjunct faculty meetings; and completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Is responsible to perform instructional duties as assigned by the Vice President of the area, Division Dean and Department Chairman, and to pursue the improvement of the instructional program. 2. Is responsible to the Division Dean for effective classroom performance, including accurate completion and timely submission of final grades. 3. Reinforces writing skills throughout the curriculum by assigning written work (i.e., papers, essays, examinations, etc.) whenever possible and appropriate. 4. Is responsible to the appropriate Division Dean for the continued development of his/her own scholarship. 5. Is responsible to meet classes on time and to be properly prepared, and to notify the appropriate Division Dean when ill or unable to meet such classes.

Essential Physical Skills:

This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and to present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. Some lifting of computer and electronic equipment may be required. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.