Early Childhood Ed - Program Director

Description: Responsible for fulfilling both teaching and non-teaching activities necessary to sustain an educational program that prepares students for careers in child care and related fields. Must be willing to work flexible hours; work well in the classroom and in supervising students at practicum or internship sites. Will develop and evaluate lesson plans, direct and assess students’ progress in achieving required competencies, and handle administrative responsibilities related to academic duties.  

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development *OR* Master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate semester hours in Early Childhood Education.

·         Minimum three (3) years of full-time, in-field teaching and/or experience with young children within the last seven years.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Teaching experience at the postsecondary level and/or teaching experience via distance learning/online.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.  Benefits include retirement, paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

North Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

The following persons have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Dr. Fran Chastain, Dean of Student Support and Engagement, Title IX Coordinator, Clegg Center 212, (706) 754-7855, fran.chastain@northgatech.edu and Joanna Velazquez, Student Support and Accessibility Service Coordinator, Clegg Center 214, (706) 754-7828, joanna.velazquez@northgatech.edu at 1500 Hwy 197 N, Clarkesville, GA 30523