What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Early Care & Education position at St. Louis Community College?
Title: Adjunct Faculty - Early Care & Education
Employee Classification: P/T Faculty Monthly Pay
Department: Child & Family Development
Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience and Education
Who We Are
We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.
We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.
We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri’s four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.
What You Get
Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, Short-term & Long-term disability insurance.
Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.
Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.
Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.
Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.
The Basics Of This Position
****This is an onsite position located in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Candidates should apply only if they are able to be physically present and available to work onsite by the start date****
STLCC is seeking qualified candidates to teach entry-level Early Care and Education classes for the Spring 2026 semester. Concepts that will be taught include the basic aspects of developmentally appropriate practices, establishing environments, child growth and development, and curriculum design.
What You'll Do
Bachelor’s degree with major in subject field and two (2) years of full-time college teaching experience, and one (1) year of related full-time work experience,
or
Bachelor’s degree with major in subject field and four (4) years of full-time related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree with major in subject field and (5) years of related full-time work experience.
Community College teaching experience and demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
Employee Classification: P/T Faculty Monthly Pay
Department: Child & Family Development
Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience and Education
Who We Are
We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.
We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.
We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri’s four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.
What You Get
Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, Short-term & Long-term disability insurance.
Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.
Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.
Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.
Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.
The Basics Of This Position
****This is an onsite position located in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Candidates should apply only if they are able to be physically present and available to work onsite by the start date****
STLCC is seeking qualified candidates to teach entry-level Early Care and Education classes for the Spring 2026 semester. Concepts that will be taught include the basic aspects of developmentally appropriate practices, establishing environments, child growth and development, and curriculum design.
What You'll Do
- Formal course contact teaching hours Preparation and planning for instructing assigned classes in accordance with course objectives Preparing and correcting examinations and other student work assignments Scheduling student conferences to review individual student progress Assistance in student academic advisement Participation in departmental selection of course texts; instructional equipment; library books and non-print resource materials
Bachelor’s degree with major in subject field and two (2) years of full-time college teaching experience, and one (1) year of related full-time work experience,
or
Bachelor’s degree with major in subject field and four (4) years of full-time related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree with major in subject field and (5) years of related full-time work experience.
Community College teaching experience and demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.