Early childhood teacher Jobs in Costa Mesa, CA

Definition

The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline Community College , Golden West College , and Orange Coast College . The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational / technical education, community services and student support services. Coastline, Golden West and Orange Coast colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs. Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. The Coast Community College District values diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and anti-racism by creating a culture of inclusive excellence that uplifts employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible.

Ideal candidates for all positions at our colleges share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. At this time, our colleges enroll over 50,000 students per term; 33.08% are Latinx, 26.27% are White, 23.27% are Asian, 3.87% are African-American, 1.54% are Filipino, 0.68% are Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 4.51% are multiracial. Many of our colleges are designated Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI). Coast Community College District engages in regular professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can best serve disproportionately impacted groups. Activities and connections include a partnership with USC's Center for Urban Education; student and employee involvement in organizations like Puente, Student Veterans, and Gay Lesbian Alternative Straight Alliance (GLASA); a robust District Ally training program, including UndocuAlly (undocumented students), SafeZone (LGBTQ), Vet Net (veterans), and Ability Ally; and other equity-minded programs; as well as a full calendar of culturally responsive events throughout the district.

Part-time / temporary faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. As one of the largest community college districts in southern California, we offer a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, and vocational and occupational programs. These part-time positions are as needed and applicants should live within commuting distance to Orange County.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlines.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintain current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities of a part-time / temporary faculty member.
• Teach all scheduled classes.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, online and / or off-campus classes.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must meet one of the following qualifications under (a) through (d) :

b. 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 education

c. OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND 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 studies

d. Or, possess a combination of education and experience that is at least the equivalent to the above. Candidates making an application on the basis of equivalency must submit an Application for Equivalency in addition to all other required materials.

2. Evidence of a sensitivity to, understanding of, and the ability to manage the classroom environment AND effectively provide instruction to community college students of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Recent community college or lower division teaching experience.

2. Expertise and professional experience in field of course(s) to be taught.

Conditions of Employment

Employment is on a part-time, temporary basis and contingent upon verification of employment history, background verification as governed under Education Code requirements, eligibility to work in the United States, and approval by the CCCD Board of Trustees. The hours of work and effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

This is a CONTINUOUS recruitment for an applicant POOL to fill part-time, temporary, hourly assignments on an as-needed basis . Departments or Divisions will refer to the POOL of applications on file to fill temporary assignments as the need arises. Part-time faculty applications are accepted year-round and will remain in the pool for one year. You will be contacted by the hiring manager should the department / division be interested in scheduling an interview.

Please note : Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview. Application status information is not maintained by the Office of Human Resources, and application review and selection timelines may vary.

SALARY

Based on LHE (Lecture Hour Equivalent) in accordance with the current Part-Time Faculty Salary (BB) Schedule .

IF SELECTED, the following are required before employment :

Additional Information

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet . A complete application packet includes :

APPLICATION FOR EQUIVALENCY

Candidates applying under Equivalency must complete and upload an Application for Equivalency , along with supporting documentation, to their online employment application. Applications will be reviewed by the Equivalency Committee in that discipline area, as needed, to determine if Equivalency will be granted to the applicant, after which you will be notified.

To see the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, please click on the link below.

Who needs to apply for Equivalency?

1) Candidates who are applying for faculty and / or academic administrator positions, but do not meet the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges , may still apply to the position under an Equivalency. Applying on the basis of Equivalency means that the applicant feels they have a combination of education and / or experience that would be equivalent to the state minimum qualifications, allowing them to teach under the discipline. Candidates must complete and upload an Application for Equivalency , along with supporting documentation, to their online employment application.

2) Candidates who are applying for faculty and / or academic administrator positions and are submitting foreign transcripts must attach a completed Application for Equivalency to their online application. Additionally, any foreign transcripts must be accompanied by a U.S. evaluation and translation from a NACES member organization. Please attach these documents to your online application, also.

3) Candidates who are applying for faculty and / or academic administrator positions and their required degrees are not yet posted on their transcripts at the time of application must attach a completed Application for Equivalency to their online application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or email at accommodation@cccd.edu

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators / managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

TITLE IX NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

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The 2025 Coast Community College District Annual Security and Fire Safety Report provides the crime statistics for calendar years 2022, 2023, and 2024, which were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be obtained from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions.