Early Childhood Leadership Instructor - Generations Southeast - Juneau - Open Until Filled

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Early Childhood Leadership Instructor

INFORMATION
Department: Generations  Southeast 
Location of Work: Juneau, AK
Salary Grade(s): G- 12/13 
Hours of Work: M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm 
Employment Category: Casual/As needed per scheduled courses

PURPOSE
Early Childhood Leadership (ECL) Instructor to join Generations Southeast. The ECL Instructor will be responsible for developing curriculum and delivering in-person and virtual training. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Early Childhood Education (ECE), experience in leadership roles, and a demonstrated ability to inspire and guide future leaders in the field.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports To: Generations Southeast Manager
Supervises: n/a
Liaison To: Internal, Regional, State, and Local Partners

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and deliver high-quality instruction for courses in Early Childhood Leadership and related fields.
• Design and implement engaging learning activities that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Stay up to date on current research, trends, and best practices in Early Childhood Leadership and integrate them into course content.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, simulations, case studies, and guest speakers.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity.
• Advise and mentor students on their academic and professional development goals.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the Early Childhood Leadership curriculum.
• Develop and maintain training materials, including lesson plans, presentations, and instructional videos.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback to facilitate learning and skill development.
• Collaborate with other instructors and staff to ensure consistency and effectiveness in training delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and certification.

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
Spending Authority: n/a
Other Authority: n/a

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Developing and utilizing assessment strategies to measure student learning and program effectiveness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use educational technology tools to enhance teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of current ECE curriculum frameworks, instructional methods, and assessment practices.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Patience, professionalism, and a passion for helping others succeed.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering effective curriculum for adult learners.
• Proficiency in educational technology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
• Associate degree in early childhood education or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in leadership roles within Early Childhood Education settings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)
• Master’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching at the postsecondary level.

UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS
Most of the work is performed in a professional office setting and is sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft or ferry may be required.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE:
• All employment at Tlingit & Haida is “at will”. This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.
• Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
• Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check to be conducted on all employees. All employment offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.