Education - Early Childhood Education

🇺🇸 Riverside, CA

🕑 Contractor

💰 TBD

💻 Learning & Development

🗓️ June 10th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

California Baptist University is hiring an Adjunct Faculty in Early Childhood Education. This role involves teaching courses in early childhood programs, providing mentorship to educators, and fostering developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive environments. Candidates must have a Master's degree in a related field, relevant teaching experience, and familiarity with the California Early Learning standards.

Highlights

Teach courses in early childhood programs.
Mentor and coach early childhood educators.
Strong understanding of early childhood education theories and practices.
Master’s degree in Early Childhood Studies or related field required.
3 years of experience with young children in diverse settings.
Proficiency in office and educational software.
California Child Development Permit or relevant teaching credential preferred.
Familiarity with California Preschool Learning Foundations.

Education - Early Childhood Education Full Description

Education - Early Childhood Education

Position Title | Education - Early Childhood Education
Position Summary | The Dr. Bonnie G. Metcalf School of Education is accepting applications for a pool of adjunct faculty for its early childhood programs and courses.

Pay Range
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Studies, Child Development, or a related field; at least 3 years of experience working with young children (birth to age 8) in diverse early childhood settings; experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting early childhood educators; familiarity with the California Preschool Learning Foundations and the California Early Learning and Development System; and a strong understanding of culturally responsive practices and inclusive environments in early childhood education. A current California Child Development Permit (Site Supervisor level or higher) or an appropriate California teaching credential (such as PK/TK or Early Childhood Special Education) is preferred.Additional qualifications include exceptional communication and collaboration skills; proficiency in office and educational software applications; demonstrated success teaching young children (birth to age 8) from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds; evidence of effective professional practices in early learning, including developmentally appropriate pedagogy, reflective practice, and service to the field; experience supervising or mentoring early childhood educators or pre-service teachers; and a strong foundation in early childhood development, including cognitive, social-emotional, and physical domains. Candidates should also demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), the zone of proximal development (ZPD), key early learning theories (such as those of Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson, and Bronfenbrenner), play-based learning, attachment theory, and culturally responsive care and education as well as early childhood assessment.

Teaching Responsibilities
Nondiscrimination Statement | State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either State or Federal law.
Quick Link to Posting | https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/9405

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you a Christian?
- Yes
- No
* Do you attend church regularly?
- Yes
- No
If no, please explain (required):
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)
- Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
- No (I am in conflict or not familiar)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Christian Experience Essay

Optional Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

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Original Job Description

Education - Early Childhood Education

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you a Christian?
- Yes
- No
* Do you attend church regularly?
- Yes
- No
If no, please explain (required):
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)
- Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
- No (I am in conflict or not familiar)