Elementary Education Instructor/Faculty

Elementary Education Instructor/Faculty

• Supervisor: Academic Dean
• Opening Date: October 7th, 2026
• Closing Date: Until Filled
• Salary: $52,000 - $65,000

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and teach college-level Elementary Education courses, including educational foundations, child development, instructional methods, and classroom management.
• Prepare course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, and assessments aligned with program learning outcomes and institutional standards.
• Provide academic advising, mentorship, and support to promote student success, degree completion, and transfer to four-year institutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Elementary Education, Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Teaching experience in an elementary school, college, or other educational setting.
• Knowledge of elementary education, curriculum development, instructional methods, and student assessment.
• Ability to provide effective instruction to students from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and instructional technology skills.
• Commitment to student success, culturally responsive education, and the mission of CCCC.
• At least five years of elementary classroom teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Education or a related field.
• Current or previous elementary education teaching licensure with over five years of elementary classroom teaching experience.
• Experience working with Native American students and tribal communities.
• Knowledge of Dakota language, culture, history, and Indigenous educational practices.
• Experience with student field placements, teacher preparation, program assessment, or transfer pathways.