Position Summary The full-time Child Development Instructor is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing instruction in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and related assigned courses in accordance with approved Alabama Community College System (ACCS) curriculum and Reid State Community College (RSCC) requirements. The instructor provides academic advising, supports student success, maintains academic and accreditation documentation, contributes to curriculum and program improvement, and builds relationships with early childhood education providers and community partners. Assignments may include day, evening, online, hybrid, dual enrollment, and off-campus instruction. This is a full-time, nine-month faculty appointment. Teaching assignments, student contact hours, office hours, advising, planning, and institutional service responsibilities will be determined under current ACCS faculty-load procedures and RSCC policy. Assignments may include approved travel, evening or other instructional activities, and additional duties associated with program operation and student support. Salary Commensurate with education and experience according to ACCS Board of Trustees Salary Schedule D1, Rank IA. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
At a minimum, the major responsibilities of instructors shall include:
- Plan, organize, teach, and evaluate assigned Child Development, Early Childhood Education, and related courses using the approved ACCS course descriptions, Plans of Instruction, learning outcomes, syllabi, and College curriculum requirements.2. Design accessible, engaging instruction that integrates evidence-informed approaches to child development, developmentally appropriate practice, family engagement, inclusive early childhood settings, and professional standards.
- Prepare, submit, discuss, and maintain accurate course syllabi and instructional materials; explain learning objectives, attendance expectations, grading procedures, academic integrity, and assessment criteria.
- Deliver high-quality instruction in classroom, field-based, online, hybrid, dual enrollment, or other approved modalities; provide effective oversight of students during supervised learning activities.
- Use Canvas or the College-designated learning management system, approved student information systems, and instructional technologies to communicate, teach, assess, document progress, and support students.
- Maintain current, complete attendance, grade, assessment, student-learning, and other required academic records; submit grades, rosters, early alerts, progress reports, and other records by established deadlines.
- Evaluate student learning consistently; return substantive and timely feedback; use course and program assessment findings to improve learning outcomes and instructional methods.
- Maintain regular office hours; advise students regarding degree/certificate plans, schedules, progression, academic success, career pathways, transfer considerations, and referrals to RSCC support services.
- Assist with student recruitment, onboarding, retention, completion, and employment preparation, including program information sessions, school/community outreach, and follow-up with students who need assistance.
- Participate in curriculum review and revision, academic program assessment, institutional effectiveness, advisory committee activities, program reviews, and improvement plans.
- Coordinate and maintain appropriate professional relationships with childcare centers, early learning programs, schools, employers, and other community partners; document at least two business/industry contacts or visits per academic term when required by College practice.
- Assist with arrangements and oversight for approved field observations, practicums, applied learning experiences, and program partnerships in accordance with course and site requirements.
- Recommend appropriate textbooks, open educational resources, instructional technology, educational materials, and program resources through established College procedures.
- Maintain familiarity with licensure, professional standards, and applicable early childhood education regulations and program requirements relevant to assigned coursework; refer specialized compliance matters to appropriate College offices.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, respectful, student-centered learning environment; implement applicable accessibility requirements, FERPA protections, and College policies.
- Attend faculty and division meetings, orientation, professional development, commencement, committee work, and other required College activities.
- Maintain professional competence in child development, teaching methods, educational technology, and relevant current practice; complete required credentialing and professional development documentation.
- Contribute to program planning, scheduling, resource requests, advisory input, and other administrative activities requested by the Division Chair or Dean of Instruction.
- Demonstrate professional ethics, timely communication, collegiality, and appropriate conduct with students, parents/guardians when applicable, community partners, employees, and the public.
- Perform other duties consistent with the faculty position as assigned by the designated Division Chair, Dean of Instruction, President, or designee.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A master's degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a closely related education field, with at least eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, and/or Elementary Education applicable to the courses assigned; credentials will be reviewed for discipline alignment.
- At least three (3) years of successful teaching experience in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a closely related field.
- Effective written and oral communication and demonstrated ability to teach and work constructively with students of varied academic preparation and backgrounds.
- Proficiency with instructional technology, online learning tools, standard productivity applications, and the ability to learn and use College-designated systems.
- Ability to perform teaching, advising, assessment, communication, and administrative duties independently and collaboratively; ability to work effectively with students, employees, and the public.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree or higher specifically in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, with graduate coursework directly relevant to the assigned courses.
- Teaching experience at the community college, college, or secondary level; experience in an early childhood classroom or childcare program.
- Experience using Canvas or a comparable learning management system; teaching online, hybrid, or dual enrollment courses.
- Experience in student advising, curriculum development, learning-outcomes assessment, child development program administration, community engagement, or early childhood employer partnerships. Application Procedures/Additional Information As this is an online application system, please use an email address you regularly monitor, as any follow-up notifications will be sent to the address listed on the application. Please read the entire application procedure before applying. Applicants must meet the minimum and required qualifications and must submit a completed application through the online application system to be considered for this position. Submission of a completed application packet is the applicant's responsibility. To be considered for an interview, only complete application packages will be given consideration; incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.
The applicant must submit all the following as outlined:
- A completed official College employment application
- A cover letter addressing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and how your skills align with the essential duties and responsibilities of the posted position.
- The cover letter should be no more than one page in length.
- A current resume
- Written verification of minimum required work experience from a current or previous employer.
- Verification must include employment dates, job title, and indicate whether the employment was full-time or part-time.
- There is a form that can be used, which is available at https://www.reidstate.edu/employment, located under Documents,
OR
- A letter on official letterhead and including an authorized signature with employment dates, job title, and an indication of whether the employment was full-time or part-time.
- Copy of unofficial or official transcripts. (Transcripts must confirm the applicant meets educational requirements.)
- If employed by the College, it is the employee's responsibility to furnish official transcripts to the Office of Human Resources of Reid State Community College from the institution(s) granting the educational credits.
- Copies of a High School diploma will not be accepted.
Applications must be filed online at: https://www.reidstate.edu/employment. If at any point you have problems completing your application, contact the human resources department at Reid State Community College (sbrown@reidstate.edu).
Please note: All application materials must be electronic. It is recommended that you have digital copies (such as PDFs) of your resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), all required transcripts, and any other documents identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the online application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.
Reid State Community College does not accept faxed, mailed, or emailed application materials. Complete application files must be received by the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified from consideration. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.
Applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.
Reid State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
Reid State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Reid State Community College will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities who are applicants or employees. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for the interview are encouraged to request it when contacted for an interview appointment.
The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the award being made. The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations.
The College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Benefits
Sick Leave All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.7 hours per month (may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave Not applicable (off between terms)
Personal Leave All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year. Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays New Year's Day Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday National Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day16 (5 locally assigned)
Retirement The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama. Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26) Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.66% (effective 10/01/26) Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.70% (effective 10/01/26)
Health Insurance PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip
Premium amounts:
- Single $ 30
- Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
- Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
- Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.
Tobacco Usage Premium
The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.
Wellness Premium
The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.
If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums
- Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
- Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50
Institution matches $1,048 monthly (effective 10/01/26).
Duty Hours (Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)
Tuition Assistance This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.
Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
1/3 waived after 1st year 2/3 waived after 2nd year 3/3 waived after 3rd year
Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.