Sierra College

Human Development/Early Childhood Education (Adjunct/Part-Time) (Special Populations)

Location
Rocklin, CA
Pay
$83 – $106 per hour
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 28, 2026

About this position

Human Development/Early Childhood Education (Adjunct/Part-Time) (Special Populations) Salary: $83.45 - $106.66 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 107 Closing: Continuous Location: 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Need Help With Your Online Account?Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu. Examples Of Functions and Tasks Lecture/ Laboratory Presentation - ESSENTIAL: Present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use current examples and /or analogies to convey important concepts; provide instructional objectives to assist student learning; outline, summarize and emphasize major points; enhance presentations with visual aids, handouts, and demonstrations; answer student questions clearly; encourage student participation in classroom discussions. Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, examinations, term papers, homework assignments, projects, and laboratory assignments which fairly evaluate student progress in acquiring knowledge of subject material; monitor student activity during examinations and quizzes; read, evaluate, and grade student responses on examinations, quizzes, and projects; assign, read, and evaluate student homework assignments and projects; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on matters regarding their academic performance; refer students to appropriate student services (e.g., Extended Opportunity Programs and Services [EOPS], the Learning Skills Center, Tutoring Center, Writing Center, etc.) for specialized testing and tutoring. Lecture/ Laboratory Preparation - ESSENTIAL: Review and select textbooks appropriate for each course; further evaluate textbooks for cost and readability; read material to stay current in the field; develop supplemental materials for use in classroom and laboratory; develop syllabi for each course; prepare lesson plans for each class meeting, as appropriate; coordinate lectures with laboratory assignments, as applicable. PERIPHERAL: Maintain memberships in groups organized to maintain currency in various fields. Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum to meet student interests and needs; work with local businesses and advisory committees to meet employment needs; coordinate with regular and part time faculty members to enhance consistency of courses; evaluate and/or revise courses to meet changing needs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and/or other appropriate shared governance bodies. Shared Governance Activities - ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in District, division, and department meetings; participate in Advisory Committee meetings, attend Board of Trustees and/or Strategic Council meetings, as necessary; represent department and/or division by serving on District-wide committees; serve on employee selection committees, as requested; serve on faculty peer evaluation committees, as requested. PERIPHERAL: Read minutes of shared governance bodies, Board of Trustees reports, and other written material to maintain knowledge of District activities; read and respond to information polls distributed by the Academic Senate and/or other shared governance bodies. Student Services - ESSENTIAL: Post and hold regular office hours; acknowledge of diversity of student population and plan accordingly to include all students; provide students with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship; participate in commencement and other student award ceremonies; provide students with letters of reference, as requested. PERIPHERAL: Promote articulation with feeder high schools and with transfer universities; encourage and assist students with internships and scholarship applications; invite guest speakers to share their on-the-job experiences; arrange field trips to enhance students' knowledge of job opportunities. Special Programs - ESSENTIAL: Participate in special programs related to enhancement of instruction (e.g.,Career fairs, Student Services outreach activities, etc). Minimum Qualifications CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook Master's in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/ family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood educationOR Bachelor's in any of the aboveAND Master's in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies or family and consumer studiesOR the equivalentANDHighly Preferred Additional Qualifications: Recent (within 2 years) or current Multiple Subject credentials with bilingual authorization or Mild/Moderate credential plus applied teaching experience in one of these two areas This position is a part-time faculty teaching assignment with the following salary rates: Part-Time/Adjunct Salary Schedule (Download PDF reader) (Degree and years of acceptable teaching experience determine step placement) Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to

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