Early Childhood Education Micro-Credential Adjunct Faculty

About the role

The Early Childhood Education Micro-credential adjunct faculty will be responsible for preparing the micro-credential in Canvas, leading a virtual welcome session with participants prior to the start of the micro-credential, responding to participant communication, monitoring participant progression through the 4-week micro-credential, and grading assignments. Following the conclusion of the micro-credential, the adjunct faculty will assign a pass/fail and communicate with the Executive Director, Early Childhood Pathways & Initiatives.

• Location: Remote
• Number of Positions: 1 per micro credential
• Instructor Contact Hours: 10
• Contact Hours Compensation: $45 per hour
• Development Hours: 2
• Development Hours Compensation: $25 per hour
• Total Compensation: $500
• Reports To: Executive Director, Early Childhood Pathways & Initiatives
• REQUIRED SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
• Program Management: Ability to adhere to project timelines and complete assigned tasks.
• Relationship Building: Proven capacity to cultivate trust-based partnerships across a broad stakeholder group.
• Instructional Design Fluency: Knowledge of early childhood pedagogy, Indiana Core Knowledge and Competencies, virtual training, and adult learning theory.
• Strategic Communication: Strong written and verbal communication tailored to diverse audiences (educators, administrators).
• Adaptability & Agility: Capable of thriving in a dynamic, evolving work environment with shifting priorities.
• Equity-Centered Mindset: Commitment to inclusive practices that promote access and success in early childhood education.

Major Responsibilities

• Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Make optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods (e.g. Canvas).
• Supplement and alter, where appropriate, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials.
• Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engage with students proactively and, regularly in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and lead to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.
• Demonstrate evidence of developing and implementing teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning.
• Interact with students, co-workers, and supervisor in a professional and cooperative manner, complying with College policies, guidelines, and expectations.
• Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• Must meet Program Standard for Ivy Tech's policy for Faculty Credential Standards.
• Knowledge of Indiana's early care and education landscape, including different auspice types and urban and rural settings.
• Expertise with children ages 0-5.

Additional Information

• Each micro-credential session is 4 weeks.
• Each session may have up to 25 participants.

The micro-credentials are for

• ECE professionals who have not yet earned an early childhood credential, such as an Associate Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development.
• Career changers who are interested in becoming an early childhood education professional and want to build their knowledge and skills.
• ECE professionals who are not yet enrolled in Ivy Tech and are looking for an opportunity to get started on an academic path.
• ECE professionals who work in any type of setting: centers, registered ministries, or family-homes.
• ECE professionals looking to renew their CDA.

Pay and benefits

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.