Teaching responsibilities include time spent in the classroom and laboratory;Maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught;Preparing teaching materials, conferring with students on course materials;Directing research and developing portfolios;Directing group studies and practicum;Reviewing written examinations and papersEvaluating artistic presentations;Supervising independent study projects; andSupervisor or teaching internshipStudent advising includes time spent meeting and mentoring students regarding academic, curricular, and career matters. QUALIFICATIONSEducation & ExperienceMinimum:MA in Early Childhood Education or EducationPreferred:EdD or PhD Knowledge:Knowledge of the most current trends, issues, innovations, and practices in the field of expertise, including teaching modalities, teaching strategies, syllabus management, curriculum development and management, assessment management, and lesson planning.