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's 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)

• Masters 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 and Haida is at will. This means that the employee or Tlingit and 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 and Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre-employment and subsequent random drug and alco ol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.
• Tlingit and 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 and Haida.

Tlingit and Haida is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, and parenthood. Alaska Native/American Indian Preference applies for all positions; therefore, when two candidates have equal qualifications, the Native will get preference.