Early Childhood Education Faculty & Program Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Faculty & Program Coordinator is responsible for providing quality instruction and academic advising to the students of Bay Mills Community College, as well as providing program direction through grant coordination, compliance and reporting, budget management, and stakeholder communication.  The position will work under the direction of the ECE Department Chair, as well as the Dean of Occupational Education, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs. This position will meet academic and professional qualifications, be dedicated to academic excellence and student-centered education, and support the mission and objectives of Bay Mills Community College.

This position is considered full time and will be eligible for BMCC’s benefit package.  This position will be grant-funded for 5 years, but is contingent upon funding after that. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Program

1. Grant Management: Overseeing the entire lifecycle of the grant, from reporting, ensuring compliance with grant guidelines and regulations. 
2. Program Coordination: Collaborating with project managers, stakeholders, and partners to coordinator program activities, ensuring alignment with the grant objectives. 
3. Compliance and Reporting: Ensuring timely and accurate reporting to grantors, monitoring for compliance with grant terms, and addressing any issues that may arise. 
4. Stakeholder Communication: Facilitating communication between internal teams, external partners, and grantors to maintain transparency and foster positive relationships. 
5. Budget Management: Assisting in the budgeting process, tracking expenses, and ensuring that program activities are within budgetary constraints. 
6. There will be travel associated with this position to ensure grant success.
7. Other duties may be assigned during the contract year as determined by the Dean of Occupational Education, VP of Academic Affairs, and the President of BMCC

Faculty

1. Deliver and facilitate instruction. A minimum of sixteen (16) credits will be taught annually, in addition to advising
2. Meet all scheduled classes/labs/clinics for the entire allotted time.
3. Use teaching methods and media designed to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds to allow each student the opportunity to master the course objectives.
4. Provide course syllabi which include specific measurable course objectives, explicit grading criteria and scale, prerequisites, student responsibilities, sequencing of instruction, assignments, etc.
5. Assess students’ mastery of course content and provide feedback on a continual basis both to the student and to the Assessment Coordinator.
6. Maintain and submit records as required by the Office of Academic Affairs, Office of the Registrar, the Department Chair, and the Assessment Coordinator, meeting prescribed deadlines.
7. Implement and adhere to the college’s Assessment of Student Learning Program.
8. Recommend reference and instructional material to the Department Chair and the college library.
9. Schedule and maintain a minimum of 30 hours of on-campus activities, which include: course planning and preparation, instruction, student advising, and general office hours.
10. Participate with college committees and various college activities as requested or assigned, including meetings and events which may be scheduled outside the instructor’s designated office hours.
11. Maintain a working knowledge of the BMCC administrative student management software system as it relates to classroom management and the advising of students. Maintain working knowledge of the MOODLE system for online delivery of courses.
12. Support and participate in departmental recruiting efforts to maintain sufficient student population to sustain the department.
13. Follow the college procedures and submit all required documentation for instructor absences, student complaints, violations of academic dishonesty, etc.
14. Collaborate with the Department Chair in assessment and classroom-based research and assist in developing and refining curriculum as needed.
15. Other duties may be assigned during the contract year as determined by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the President of BMCC.

Other duties may be assigned during the contract year as determined by the Department Chair, Dean of Occupational Education, VP of Academic Affairs, and the President of BMCC

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Experience in curriculum development and instructing students individually and in groups.
2. Knowledge or experience in alternative teaching strategies such as group projects, hands-on learning, practical applications, computer assisted instruction, distance learning or team-teaching.
3. Knowledge or experience in academic advising.
4. Experience with grants administration is preferred.
5. Strong communication skills, both verbal
6. Proven ability to work collaboratively with others, college and departmental committee experience preferred.
7. Knowledge or experience working with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
8. Knowledge or experience in working with Native Americans, in an educational setting preferred.

Education and Experience:

1. Minimum educational requirement is a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or related field. Master’s Degree is Early Childhood Education is preferred, or applicant must be willing to complete.
2. Additional certifications in Early Childhood Education preferred, such as a CDA certification.
3. At least 3 years of work experience in the early childhood education field is required along with 480 hours of classroom experience.
4. Experience working and/or teaching in Tribal communities is preferred, specifically at a tribal college.
5. Experience teaching courses at the college level, particularly in a community college setting, is preferred. 
6. Experience working or teaching in Tribal communities is beneficial. 

Physical Requirements: 

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit with occasional walking and standing.   
2. Occasionally the employee must bend, reach above shoulder level, kneel, and push/pull.   
3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50pounds, with or without support.  
4. The employee must use hands for repetitive action such as simple and/or firm grasping.   
5. Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions. 

 To Apply:  All interested candidates should upload the following documents by December 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.: 

1. Letter of interest that addresses how the applicant meets the posted requirements. 
2. Current resume or curriculum vitae. 
3. Unofficial transcripts for all earned degrees (official transcripts required at time of offer). 
4. Proof of tribal enrollment, if claiming preference. 
5. References: Provide a list of contact information and the nature of professional relationship of at least three professional references.  Alternatively, candidates may upload letter(s) of reference from those contacts.  

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The statements within are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required in said position. 

It is the policy of BMCC to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. However, BMCC Indian Preference in accordance with the spirit of the Indian Preference Act, PL 88-352-Sec. 707 (1) July 2, 1972, may grant first consideration for employment to Indians.