Orange County Community College (SUNY Orange), located in the scenic Hudson Valley, is a multi-campus College with locations in the cities of Middletown and Newburgh, NY. We proudly claim the distinction of being the first county-sponsored New York State Community College. And, for over 70 years, SUNY Orange has been the primary workforce provider and educational resource for residents of Orange County and neighboring counties.
Our students come from all walks of life and are committed to their education and career development. Our graduates speak highly of a curriculum that challenges them and prepares them upon graduation to be competitive and successful if they are directly entering the workforce or to thrive when they transfer to four-year institutions. SUNY Orange values diversity, has been certified as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and has been named a Military Friendly college.
The College seeks dynamic individuals eager to engage in thoughtful, energetic and impactful leadership, and to help shape the future of a College that is respected within its community. If you desire the opportunity to mold the members of our diverse student body into the accomplished professionals and leaders they wish to become, crave an administrative atmosphere where creativity and forward-thinking ideas are welcomed, and are willing to roll up your sleeves to make it all happen, we encourage you to consider joining our College community.
The SUNY Orange Education Department is excited to be seeking an individual with early childhood expertise who possesses a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, a strong foundation in developmentally appropriate practice, and who can teach a variety of courses within the department.
The individual who fills this position will teach a full load of 30 credits /year of Education Department course offerings at either of our campuses or any other college site. Teaching assignments may include:
- Child Development
- Language and Literacy Development
- Infant and Toddler Development and Curriculum
- Childhood Health, Safety, and Nutrition
- Observation and Assessment
- Home, School, and Community Partnerships
- Early Childhood Curriculum
This position requires a wide range of professional responsibilities and activities, including participation in curriculum and course development, departmental planning, course assessment, attendance at department and college meetings, participation on department and Governance committees, student advising and other duties as assigned.
Instructors are expected to participate in College and Department assessment initiatives.
Teaching assignments may be on the Middletown campus, the Newburgh campus, or via remote instruction.
Education Required: Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, OR a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, with documented commitment to completing Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field in 4 years or less.
Experience Required:Â Early childhood classroom teaching experience or related services experience (preferably with children from birth-age 5); expertise in early childhood language and literacy development.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:
- Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Teaching Certification in Early Childhood and/or Childhood Education
- Experience working with children from Birth-age 5
- Experience with D2L Brightspace or other comparable learning management system
- Teaching experience in higher education
- Willingness to establish and maintain strong faculty/student relationships
- A commitment to the use of various instructional strategies, which model effective teaching practice
- Experience organizing and carrying out teaching-related professional development opportunities
- Experience with inclusive and/or culturally responsive pedagogy
- Bilingual Skills
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- Minimum Education Level: Master's Degree
- Preferred Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
To apply:Â http://occc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=184485
Deadline for Applying: January 30, 2025
Position begins Fall Semester 2025 (August 20, 2025)
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Create a SUNY Orange Employment Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- References: Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate.
- Orange County Community College values a diverse and inclusive community. Please include in your cover letter an answer to the following questions:
- How has diversity and inclusion played a part in your career?
- How would you bring that insight into your position at the college?
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Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.
All applicants must have the legal right to accept employment in the United States. SUNY Orange does not support visa applications.
Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation.