Savannah Technical College seeks an Early Childhood Care and Education Instructor to provide theory and practical instruction to a level sufficient for students to develop the skills necessary to become  employed in a childcare field.  This position is based at the Liberty campus and reports to the Savannah Technical Early Childhood Care and Education Department Head.

Job Duties

• Develops program and course syllabi, lesson plans, goals and objectives.
• Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Possess the ability to teach all phases of the curriculum.
• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment.
• Maintains program certification requirements, as appropriate.
• Maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development trainings, workshops, seminars and conferences.
• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the classroom/training area.
• Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting student progress.
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure.
• Demonstrates trustworthiness and strong work ethics.
• Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts.

Duties include a flexible schedule of lecture, student advisement and registration.  Successful candidate must be willing to work split teaching shifts that might require split teaching days.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education with a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related area/field of study with 18 graduate hours in ECE.
• Three (3) years of paid work experience.  Teaching and/or leadership experience in Early Childhood Education.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Work experience with children in a childcare setting, pre-kindergarten, and/or kindergarten through third grade setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of course-management systems such as Blackboard.
• Excellence in engagement strategies in teaching and curriculum design (online and/or onsite).
• Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.
• A sound understanding of and passion of subject matter.  A growth mindset and excellent networking abilities.

Physical Demands:

Responsibilities are typically performed in an office or classroom/lab environment with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing and pulling for up to three (3) – four (4) continuous hours at a time.  The employee frequently lifts or moves objects up to 25LBS.  Full range of hand and finger motion may be utilized for data entry purposes.

 Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and work experience. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.

 Application Deadline:

Position considered open until filled.  Candidates must pass a criminal background check.  Applicants must submit an electronic application through Team Georgia Careers, and attach cover letter and resume (incomplete submissions will not be considered).  Please include your annual salary for each position held.

POSITION CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AND ALLOCATION OF POSITION.

All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Savannah Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Invitation to Self-Identify  For compliance activities, contact Jasmine Sanders, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Room A110 or (912) 443-3388, jsanders@savannahtech.edu.  Send written correspondence to Savannah Technical College, Attn:  Jasmine Sanders, 5717 White Bluff Road, Savannah, GA 31405.

STC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.

Candidates may be required to submit a valid Driver’s License, proof of insurability, and/or a driver’s history report for positions involving state travel.

Note: No phone inquiries please. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.