Job Description

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Faculty member is responsible for providing high-quality instruction, mentoring, and leadership in the preparation of future early childhood professionals. This position supports the mission of the institution by promoting developmentally appropriate practices, in early learning environments. Designing course syllabi for MN Professional Educators Licensing and Standards Board

1. Teaching & Curriculum Development

• Design and deliver courses aligned with early childhood education standards.

• Incorporate developmentally appropriate practices and culturally responsive pedagogy.

• Integrate play-based and experiential learning approaches.

2. Student Support & Mentorship

• Advise and mentor students pursuing careers in early childhood education.

• Model professional behavior and ethical practices

3. Professional Standards & Competencies

• Demonstrate knowledge of child development, family engagement, and inclusive practices.

• Apply NAEYC Professional Standards and Competencies, which emphasize promoting development, learning, and well-being for children birth through age 8.

• Develop/write curriculum embedding MN PELSB and cultural standards throughout the curriculum.

4. Assessment & Continuous Improvement

Use observ?ation and assessment tools to evaluate student learning

• Reflect on teaching practices and adapt based on feedback and outcomes.

5. Collaboration & Community Engagement

• Work with colleagues, families, and community partners to strengthen early childhood programs.

• Participate in professional development and contribute to program growth.

Additional Expectations

• This is a grant funded faculty position. The first two years will be writing curriculum to meet accreditation for MN PELSB requirements. The faculty will teach courses the following year.

• Culturally Responsive classrooms: Ensure all children have access to high-quality learning environments.

• Compliance: Follow health, safety, and licensing requirements for early childhood programs.

• Flexibility: Adapt to diverse classroom needs and evolving educational standards.

Salary Range: $51,303 - $71,893 Annual Base Salary Range

The above salary range is for initial placement only. If currently teaching within Minnesota State, current salary will remain the same.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree with a major in education.

• Three full-time years (or equivalent) of verified teaching experience as the elementary or secondary level.

• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field. The recency requirement shall be waived if the individual has two years of successful full-time (or equivalent) postsecondary teaching experience in the credential field within the last five years.

Preferred Qualification 

• Master's in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education

Other Requirements

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Telework (No) Telework not available

About

The mission of Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is to provide higher education opportunities for its communities in a welcoming, culturally diverse environment.

To achieve this mission, we will:

• Promote scholarship and academic excellence through transfer and career education and provide access to higher education by offering developmental education.

• Respectfully promote the language, culture, and history of the Anishinaabeg.

• Provide programs which will celebrate the cultural diversity of our community and promote global understanding.

• Promote a sense of personal respect and wellness.

• Provide technological opportunities and experiences, preparing students for the future.

• Provide programs and baccalaureate degrees that fulfill our commitment to American Indian communities, our land grant status, and the union of cultures.

Vision Statement

Fond du lac Tribal and Community College offers a postsecondary education to honor the past, for those living in the present and dreaming the future, through a spirit of respect, cooperation, and unity.

Core Values

During 2013 and 2014, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College identified five core values to be used as guiding principles on campus. Our core values are:

• Respect: Manaaji'idiwin

• Integrity: Gwayakwaadiziwin

• Stewardship: Ganawenjigewin

• Innovation: maamamiikaajinendamowin

• Compassion: Zhawenjigewin

About Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College

Through a close Tribal and State partnership, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has a unique mission in providing education to the public. This unique collaboration offers all students, regardless of demographic background, the opportunity to learn in a comfortable and diverse environment.Founded in 1987, the College offers two-year associate degrees and certificates across a wide range of program areas, including Law Enforcement, Human Services, Nursing, Business, Clean Energy, Early Childhood Development, and Environmental Science. Through the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, the College?s liberal arts curriculum provides a solid undergraduate transfer education for approximately forty-percent of the college?s students each year.Every staff and faculty member at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College believes in the advantages of a quality education. The college has made the commitment to provide excellent teaching, student services, and college activities in a positive, friendly, and respectful manner. The goal is to provide a well-rounded experience for students so they can be successful in their educational endeavors.

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