Part Time Dual Language Early Childhood Education (ECE) (Tacoma Program) Adjunct

The Evergreen State College

Tacoma, WA

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Affirmative Action, American Sign Language, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Diversity, Early Childhood Education, English Language, Modeling Languages, Multilingual, Problem Solving Skills, Spanish Language, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Theater, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Tacoma, WA
POSTED
20 days ago

Position Information


Position Title

Part Time Dual Language Early Childhood Education (ECE) (Tacoma Program) Adjunct 2026-27 Academic Year

Job Summary

The Evergreen State College seeks a part-time adjunct faculty member for the 26-27 academic year with broad training and experience in linguistically and culturally responsive early childhood education who is interested in teaching in a collaborative, liberal arts context using a student-centered approach. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with students from underserved populations, and whose teaching emphasizes applied, critical, interdisciplinary, and social justice-oriented approaches to early childhood education. The successful candidate will collaboratively teach a 5-credit early childhood education course each quarter at The Evergreen State College-Tacoma campus undergraduate program using a dual language (Spanish-English) approach.Fall 2026



Winter 2027

  • Art with Young Children Credits: 5


Spring 2027

  • STEAM with Young Children Credits: 5

Job Expectations

The faculty member will team teach a five-credit early childhood education course using a Spanish-English dual language approach. Faculty are generally responsible for evaluating 25 students per quarter, though their team-taught class may include up to 50 students. This arrangement allows for in-depth, interdisciplinary, and experiential learning, and the building of strong learning communities. Faculty are also responsible for advising students as they reflect on their learning process and progress in the

ECE

pathway of study.



Our teaching is student-centered, which means we are interested in helping students develop strong skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and collaborative work. Because over 80% of our students come from underserved and marginalized groups, we are particularly invested in approaches to teaching that emphasize diversity and equity, that provide opportunities for challenge and growth, that support bilingualism and cross-cultural understanding, and that foster a learning environment where all are welcome, and all can learn from each other. A complete list of faculty responsibilities can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.





Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in early childhood education or related field
  • Bilingual (Spanish-English)
  • Demonstrated experience with dual language early childhood education and culturally responsive teaching
  • Experience with the Adult Dual Language model for early childhood teacher education
  • Demonstrated experience working with linguistically and culturally diverse and historically marginalized populations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background and experience with Theatre of the Oppressed techniques and folkloric cultural arts in education
  • Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education (preferred focus on linguistically and culturally responsive methodologies)
  • Demonstrated expertise in culturally based social and emotional methodologies and strategies for addressing intergenerational trauma
  • Knowledge of effective communication and proven writing strategies in English and one of the following: Tigrinya, Somali, Spanish, ASL, and Ebonics
  • Experience with trilingual approaches and Indigenous languages in early childhood education
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development around inclusive teaching and Universal Design

Conditions of Employment

* As a condition of employment, persons hired must provide proof of identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of beginning work.* Prior to an official offer of employment, a Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct form must be submitted to the college per

RCW

28B.112.080. The college will contact current and past employers to verify this information. Applicants who provide inaccurate information in their declaration will be disqualified and, if the inaccuracies are discovered after the applicant has been hired, it shall be grounds for termination.


Application Instructions

Required Materials:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • List of 3 professional reference with both email and phone contact information
  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • List of 3 professional reference with both email and phone contact information

About Evergreen

Evergreen is an innovative, public, liberal arts college emphasizing integrated interdisciplinary study and collaborative team-teaching throughout the undergraduate curriculum and in three graduate programs. Teaching is the central work of the faculty at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Successful teaching at Evergreen requires broad-ranging intellectual curiosity, the ability to formulate interdisciplinary questions, and the pedagogical skills to support our diverse student population.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For more information regarding Evergreen's non-discrimination policies or to report discrimination, please visit the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity webpage at www.evergreen.edu/equalopportunity or contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer at (360) 867-5371, Room 3102 Library Building, 2700 Evergreen Parkway NW, Olympia, WA 98505.

Full time/Part time

Part Time

Salary Information

$4637-$10542 per quarter at 0.3125 FTE (e.g. $7955 per quarter at median EY of 20 for recent adjunct hires). Faculty membership is unranked with salary determined on a non-competitive, open scale based on earned degrees and years of relevant experience.

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies

1

Location

Tacoma

Start Date

Fall 2026

Open Date

05/19/2026

Review Start Date

06/19/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant


Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://evergreen.peopleadmin.com/postings/4553

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.


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The Evergreen State College