Job Details

Child Development Instructor

Position Number: 6408377
Location: Ukiah, CA
Position Type: Liberal Arts - Human Development & Family Studies

Child Development Instructor

Salary: $76,131.00 - $106,206.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Number: 2025-FTFAC-CDV
Closing: 9/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Ukiah, CA
Department: Career and Technical Education

DESCRIPTION

Mendocino College seeks a dynamic and outgoing full-time tenure track Child Development instructor who shares the college's commitment to student success and equity-minded practices.
Please review our District Mission, Goals, and Values at the following website: Mission, Vision, Values, Goals | Mendocino College

ASSIGNMENT
This is a full-time, 175 days, tenure track position with a 10 month contract (August-May). The annual teaching load is 510 lecture hours, 680 lab hours, or a combination of the two. The annual work year includes one hundred and sixty four (164) instructional days and eleven (11) professional development/flex days. This assignment may include day, evening, and weekend classes, as well as travel to, and instruction at, off-campus centers within the District.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:

Position closes: 9/2/2025
Interviews for selected candidates: 9/25/25
Second level interviews for selected candidates: 10/2/25
Selected candidates name presented at the November MLCCD Board Meeting
Selected candidate to start Spring 2026 semester

We recommend downloading this job announcement as you prepare your application materials for submission. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the screening committee.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Through this online portal submit the following documents:

Completed online application
Resume/CV including education, experience, professional organizations, and accomplishments
Cover Letter that succinctly addresses how your experience and professional qualifications prepare you for this position
Photocopies of all transcripts; a foreign transcript evaluation must be attached if applicable. Official copies of transcripts are required upon employment
List three (3) professional or academic references who can speak to your qualifications for the position and their contact information (personal references will not be accepted)
Be prepared to answer the following supplemental questions (2) during the supplemental questions of the application.
1. Community College Child Development programs serve students with a variety of professional and educational goals. How will you work to address the needs and goals of students at a small, rural community college?
2. Highlight effective teaching practices you have employed to support a variety of learners.

If meeting the state-mandated minimum qualifications based on equivalency, the link below will take you to Mendocino College's equivalency policy and form that must be filled out and submitted with your application packet. MLCCD - Equivalency Form and Instructions

Mendocino College welcomes applications from all qualified candidates who demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of our community college students.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Compensation is dependent on education and experience.

Annual salary offered at $76,131 - $106,206. Step seven (7) is the maximum step placement based on year for year teaching experience or two years of FTE work experience in the field per step.

Please see the current salary schedule at: M LCCD - Salary Schedule

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes family medical, dental, vision, EAP benefits and employee life insurance with no monthly premium contribution from the faculty member,. Additional voluntary life insurance is available for employee purchase. Benefits are effective the first of the month following hire date.

Paid Time Off: The successful candidate will earn ten (10) days of sick leave per year.

Retirement: This position is eligible for CalSTRS Retirement. Additional, voluntary 403{b) programs are available.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The successful candidate will support success by providing instructional support and institutional collaboration. This includes the following duties and/or assignments:

TEACHING:

Instructs a wide range of Child Development courses in the classroom, online and practicum settings; participates in program and curriculum development and revision.
Provides instruction in accordance with the course outline and schedule of classes; prepares a syllabus for each class to inform students about the course objectives, grading plan, assignments, and attendance requirements; develops, maintains, and assesses student learning outcomes; evaluates students' performance; provides students with timely feedback; submits grades and attendance reports.
Posts and maintains daily office hours; develops and maintains current curriculum materials and course outlines; recommends course scheduling; selects textbooks and instructional materials; recommends library selections; conducts faculty evaluations; mentors adjunct faculty.
Participates in budget development and maintenance, equipment storage and inventory, student advising, faculty meetings, committee assignments, professional development, flex activities, program review, and processes of the Academic Senate.
Provides leadership for the Child Development instructional program; recruit for and coordinate meetings with an advisory committee; coordinates with the center director to ensure that Child Development students receive a complete learning experience at the center; may participate in Child Develop Center staff meetings and contribute expertise to discussions about center operations.
Serves as a liaison with local schools and the community; participates on various committees; coordinates class offerings with various community agencies such as First Five, North Coast Opportunities (NCO), and County Offices of Education. Maintain opportunities for students with a variety of educational and career goals.
Monitors and manages budget and other requirements of the Child Development Training Consortium and California ECE Mentor Grants.

DEPARTMENT:

Attends/leads Child Development department meetings;
In collaboration with the Dean, develops the CDV class schedule;
Supports and collaborates with full time and part time CDV faculty;
Participates in ongoing professional development and seeks funding to attend conferences;
Stays current with CDV student materials, including free online resources, and communicates with CDV publishers;
Participates in program and curriculum development, review, and revision;
Develops and assesses student learning outcomes in the discipline;
Participates in full-time and part-time faculty evaluations.

INSTITUTIONAL:

Attends in-service days, commencements, and faculty meetings as scheduled;
Completes required flex hours for professional development purposes;
Serves on college committees;
May supervise student workers in the discipline;
Participates in the development of an annual budget for the discipline;
Submits purchase orders and maintains related records;
Participates in the completion of program review;
Participates in the processes of shared governance;
Secures and properly stores equipment assigned to the discipline;
Conducts a periodic inventory of equipment;
Participates in activities to create and promote career pathways, with special focus on noncredit student pathways.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Office and classroom settings. This assignment may include day, evening, and weekend classes, online instruction, as well as travel to, and instruction at, off-campus centers. Physical demands include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs).

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background check and completion of TB test.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, geographic and ethnic backgrounds of students, staff, and faculty.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/ family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education

OR Bachelor's in any of the above

AND Master's in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/ home economics, family life studies or family and consumer studies

OR the equivalent

The minimum qualifications handbook with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office may be viewed at: CCCCO Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administration

If meeting the state-mandated minimum qualifications based on equivalency, the link below will take you to Mendocino College's equivalency policy and form that must be filled out and submitted with your application packet: MLCCD - Equivalency Form and Instructions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above

Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee

Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be reviewed

Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos, social security number, birth date, age, and gender from your application materials.

Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant

Incomplete application packets will not be accepted

Interviews are by invitation only

The college does not reimburse applicants for related travel expenses

SELECTION PROCEDURE

A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview, and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email, and by accessing your application profile.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT(Prior to beginning employment)

In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States;
Must be fingerprinted through DOJ and FBI and have background clearance; and Must take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).
Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Sexual Harassment Prevention.
Mendocino-Lake Community College District is not authorized to sponsor employment visas and be the employer of record for F-1 Visa - OPT extension

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

The Mendocino-Lake Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and to recruiting and hiring persons from diverse backgrounds. Diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students including first generation students, underrepresented students, and students of color. The District strives to employ and retain faculty, staff and administrative personnel who promote a positive learning environment and are well prepared to serve our increasingly diverse student population.

Mendocino College takes active steps to ensure equal employment opportunity and to create a diverse work and academic environment that is welcoming and inclusive for all.

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO STATEMENT

Mendocino College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from all persons. Mendocino College does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, genetic conditions, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), military or veteran status. Mendocino College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to complete the employment process must notify Human Resources no later than 72 hours prior to the closing date. Human Resources can be contacted at (707) 468-3065 or via email at HRRecruiting@mendocino.edu.

ABOUT OUR COLLEGE

Established in 1973, Mendocino College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, is a vibrant and inclusive academic community, rich in culture, creativity, diversity, and technology. A fully accredited two- year community college, the District serves more than 6,500 students across four locations in the greater parts of Lake and Mendocino Counties. Complete with a friendly small-campus academic setting and a respectfully collaborative work environment, Mendocino College prepares students for a future of innovation and success.

The beautifully landscaped main campus is located in Ukiah, California. With views of oak- covered hills, sprawling vineyards, and distant mountains, the 127-acre campus is equipped with a state-of-the-art Library/Learning Center, high-tech Nursing Facility, and Student Center. The college operates three fully equipped centers in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, and Willits, conveniently providing our valued students with quality instruction, academic support and administrative services in neighboring communities.

With a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instruction, Mendocino College provides a wide variety of degree, certificate, transfer, occupational, and basic skills programs. Mendocino College students learn in a nurturing and supportive environment enhanced by small-sized classes, personalized academic advising, and several hundred dedicated faculty and staff.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES

Mendocino and Lake Counties include some of California's most picturesque landscape. Because of the geographic location, climate, and natural beauty, Mendocino and Lake Counties attract many visitors. Agriculture, timber, and tourism industries form the economic base of the area with some light manufacturing. Mendocino and Lake Counties have a long and colorful history as a premium grape-growing region within the state's famous North Coast wine country. A relaxed and friendly lifestyle is characteristic of our communities. Recreational opportunities abound for water skiing, swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf.

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ABOUT OUR COLLEGE

Established in 1973, Mendocino College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, is a vibrant and inclusive academic community, rich in culture, creativity, diversity, and technology. A fully accredited two- year community college, the District serves more than 6,500 students across four locations in the greater parts of Lake and Mendocino Counties. Complete with a friendly small-campus academic setting and a respectfully collaborative work environment, Mendocino College prepares students for a future of innovation and success.

The beautifully landscaped main campus is located in Ukiah, California. With views of oak- covered hills, sprawling vineyards, and distant mountains, the 127-acre campus is equipped with a state-of-the-art Library/Learning Center, high-tech Nursing Facility, and Student Center. The college operates three fully equipped centers in Fort Bragg, Lakeport, and Willits, conveniently providing our valued students with quality instruction, academic support and administrative services in neighboring communities.

With a comprehensive curriculum and engaging instruction, Mendocino College provides a wide variety of degree, certificate, transfer, occupational, and basic skills programs. Mendocino College students learn in a nurturing and supportive environment enhanced by small-sized classes, personalized academic advising, and several hundred dedicated faculty and staff.

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITIES

Mendocino and Lake Counties include some of California's most picturesque landscape. Because of the geographic location, climate, and natural beauty, Mendocino and Lake Counties attract many visitors. Agriculture, timber, and tourism industries form the economic base of the area with some light manufacturing. Mendocino and Lake Counties have a long and colorful history as a premium grape-growing region within the state's famous North Coast wine country. A relaxed and friendly lifestyle is characteristic of our communities. Recreational opportunities abound for water skiing, swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, camping, hiking, tennis, and golf.

Check out the local visitor guides to find out more: https://www.visitmendocino.com/ & https://www.lakecounty.com/

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/mendocinoedu/jobs/4982430/child-development-instructor