Instructor/Coach, Education/Teacher Prep

Instructor/Coach, Education/Teacher Prep

Salary

$51,075.00 - $64,971.00 Annually

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

Full-Time Faculty

Job Number

26-27-00004

Division

Academics and Guided Career Pathways

Department

Early Childhood Education Program

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

9/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Do Great Things! The Instructor/Coach, Education/Teacher Prep is responsible for teaching courses in the Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation, Associate in Sciences in Teacher Preparation, the Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate Programs, and/or CE related courses. The Instructor, Education/Teacher Prep will collaborate with the Chair and other program faculty to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate instruction.

In addition, the Instructor, Education/Teacher Prep is responsible for providing field supervision and ongoing advising and coaching to enrolled students.

Examples of Duties

General Operations:

• Teach Education courses as determined by the terms of the employment contract, the Chair's semester staffing plans, program-specific needs, the general needs of the college, and the current teaching load guidelines.

• Provide quality instruction at all times, teaching classes for the entire class period, and properly covering course materials and competencies as specified in course outlines. Additional duties include:

• Preparing objectives, assignments, grading standards, attendance policies and course syllabi to be distributed at first class meeting.

• Providing supervisor with syllabi, objectives and course outlines for each class.

• Complete required initial and system wide trainings from NCCCS.

• Collect classroom data for annual EPP data reporting.

• Being well prepared for each class.

• Keeping accurate attendance and grade records.

• Turning in reports, final grades, and other forms on time.

• Using various and innovative teaching techniques where applicable.

• Returning homework assignments and exams on a timely basis.

• Revising course content and objectives as required.

• Making suggestions to supervisor regarding textbooks, instructional materials, supplies and/or equipment needs.

• Provide field supervision and ongoing advising and coaching to students enrolled in the Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate.

• On site coaching visits are required and must occur during typical public-school hours.

• Perform a minimum of two (2) on-site observations per Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate class.

• Maintain and report observation evaluation data on each learner

• Individualize coaching strategies

• Maintain professional awareness and currency of important Education issues, including EdTPA, Pearson Testing, and NC Licensure requirements, and incorporating them into instruction in a manner consistent with course outlines and the plan of study.

• Use various instructional learning technologies to provide contemporary presentation of course material where appropriate.

• Teach assigned courses with special attention to the colleges mission, its commitment to the open door philosophy, and student success.

• Provide academic advisement during early and general registration for students taking courses in the program as determined and assigned by the program director and/or the department head. Duties include:

• Maintaining scheduled office and student advising hours.

• Being available during non-scheduled hours by appointment.

• Advising new and special students as requested.

• Counseling students in academic and employment planning.

• Attending advisement workshops as requested.

• Keeping up-to-date records for each advisee.

Program Responsibilities

• Assist the Chair in planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the programs institutional effectiveness objectives, as requested.
• Implement and enforce, when appropriate, college academic policies and procedures together with administrative rules and regulations and other controls intended to maintain order and the highest standards of instruction.
• Maintain a 40-hour weekly work schedule designed to ensure the completion of all teaching, advisement, and college responsibilities.
• Maintain and process all office records, grade and enrollment reports
• Maintain effective communications with the Chair and other program faculty by attending regular meetings, by timely written communications, and by other means as requested.
• Work productively as a team with colleagues.
• Maintain and process all office records, grade and enrollment reports, forms, schedules, and other paperwork in a timely and efficient manner, checking for the correctness and accuracy of all data.
• Assist the Chair in reviewing and evaluating the program, as requested.
• Develop courses and syllabi for EPP and related fields as requested.
• Assist the Chair in ensuring that the program is in full compliance with any requirements for accreditation, certification, and other standards stipulated by external agencies.
• Assist the Chair in preparing a semester or annual master schedule of course offerings and class schedules which meet the requirements of the program and the needs of students, ensuring that the instructional resources of the college are being effectively utilized.
• Make recommendations to the Chair concerning program needs for full-time and part-time personnel.

Personnel Management: None

Program Management: None

Financial Management: None

Instructional Management and Supervision:

Utilize effective instructional technology to deliver curricular content in non-traditional formats and to supplement the delivery of content through traditional means;

Other Duties:

• Maintain a teaching load as established by the college within the range of 15 to 18 credit hours or 18 to 21 contact hours per semester, given the position;
• Maintain effective, collaborative, and productive relations at all times with all other departmental programs, the division, and the college.
• Maintain effective and productive relations with EPP related businesses and organizations for the purpose of keeping program courses current.
• Participate in professional organizations; attend conferences and workshops as appropriate and as funding allows.
• Serve on college committees as assigned.
• Attend graduation ceremonies.
• Collaborate with and provide appropriate support to Student Support Services personnel in conducting student advising and registration, new student orientations, job placement, recruitment, and other related activities.
• Attend department, division, and college meetings, as requested.
• Represent the program, the department, the division or the college in institutional assignments, professional activities, and uphold such involvement among program members;
• Provide support and assistance in conducting student recruitment and registration, determining admission requirements and procedures, orientation of new students, job placement of graduates, and other related activities as needed; and,
• Assume other appropriate responsibilities and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Director, Assistant Dean, Dean, Vice President and/or the President in meeting the needs of the college.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in the teaching discipline or with a concentration in the teaching discipline with a minimum of 18 hours of course work in the teaching discipline. Be professionally licensed and hold a current NC Elementary (K-6) teaching license or be eligible to do so.

Work Experience:

At least three years of experience in a teaching role; teaching experience in a post-secondary setting is preferred

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge and understanding of Teacher Licensure in NC including EdTPA, Pearson Testing, and licensure requirements.
• Excellent understanding of the recent and future trends in the Education profession.
• Ability to utilize community resources and support in the Education/Teacher Preparation field.
• Knowledge and understanding the concepts of education and be able to execute this knowledge to students with various learning styles.
• Knowledge and understanding of the educational needs of the Durham Technical Community College service area as with the education community, the higher education community, and the general public;
• Ability to establish, maintain, and promote effective communication and interpersonal relations across departmental lines, with associates, as well as with the education community, the higher education community, and the general public;
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs and expectations of students, faculty, staff and advisory or community groups;
• Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of Durham Tech Community College;
• Knowledge and understanding of the commitment to the mission and philosophy of the North Carolina Community College System;
• Demonstrated competence in oral, written, and computer skills appropriate to the position;
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and effective oral and written communication/public relation skills;
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
• Ability to think creatively and put ideas into action;
• Ability to make presentations to large audiences; and,
• Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift at times 10-30 lbs.
• Good eye/hand dexterity
• Work requires fingering, grasping, and repetitive keyboarding motions;
• Vocal communications is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word;
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels;
• Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; and,
• Infrequent travel between buildings on campus.

Normal Working Hours:

A minimum of a 40-hour work week as determined with the supervisor to allow the employee to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities, including occasional evening and weekend hours.

This position is a nine (9) month position with the possibility of a supplemental contract during the summer term for teaching duties. Summer schedules may vary to enable four-day or four and one half-day work weeks.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our Employee Benefits and Retirement page.

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

Do you hold a Masters degree or a Doctoral degree in the teaching discipline, or a Masters degree or a Doctoral degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline that includes at least 18 credit hours of coursework in the teaching discipline?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you professionally licensed, and do you currently hold a valid North Carolina Elementary (K-6) teaching license, or are you eligible to obtain one?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least three years of experience in a teaching role?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have teaching experience in a post-secondary (college or university) setting?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Durham Technical Community College

Address 1637 East Lawson Street

Durham, North Carolina, 27703

Phone 919-536-7244-5101

919-536-7200

Website https://www.durhamtech.edu/