Adjunct Faculty — Early Childhood Education (EEAS Program)

Position Type: Adjunct, Independent Contractor (1099) — Asynchronous Online Modality: 100% online via Orbund LMS | Term Length: 5 weeks (35-day terms) | Credit Hours: 3 semester units per course About Theoria Technical College Theoria Technical College is a California-approved (BPPE), ACCJC-Candidate, ACCET-accredited private postsecondary institution offering an Early Childhood Education Associate of Science degree (EEAS) and an aligned ECE/CDA Certificate program in a fully online format. We prepare students for credentialing and employment in early childhood and child-development settings, with strong alignment to NAEYC and California Department of Education ECE workforce standards. About the Program We are building a roster of qualified adjunct faculty to teach courses across the Early Childhood Education Associate of Science (EEAS) degree program and the ECE/CDA Certificate program. Each course is a 3-unit, 5-week asynchronous offering delivered through Orbund. Hiring is by discipline match — qualified candidates may be assigned to one or more of the following courses based on credentials, experience, and availability:

• EEAS-101 — Child Growth and Development
• EEAS-102 — Child, Family, Community, and School Socialization
• EEAS-103 — Early Childhood Curriculum
• EEAS-104 — Infant and Toddler Development
• EEAS-105 — Early Childhood Program Administration
• EEAS-106 — Health, Safety, and Nutrition for Young Children
• EEAS-120 — Effective Strategies for Challenging Behaviors
• EEAS-210 — Early Childhood Special Needs Education
• EEAS-320 — Creating Environments for Learning
• EEAS-330 — Music and Movement
• EEAS-410 — STEAM for Infants and Toddlers
• EEAS-610 — Promoting Wellness and Addressing Trauma in Early Childhood

Position Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned asynchronous, instructor-facilitated EEAS or ECE/CDA courses in Orbund consistent with the institutional syllabus and course shell.
• Maintain Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) per 34 CFR §600.2: weekly announcements, instructor-led discussion facilitation, individualized graded feedback, and timely response to student inquiries.
• Grade student work and submit final grades within institutional timelines (10 business days for assignments; 7 days after term close for final grades).
• Respond to student communications within 48 business hours, excluding weekends.
• Complete required institutional training (Accreditation Responsibilities, FERPA, and others) within 30 days of engagement.
• Participate in 90-day probationary review and annual evaluation under AOP 7.1.x.
• Adhere to NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and maintain confidentiality of all child, family, and student information.

Minimum Qualifications

For Associate-of-Science-level EEAS coursework:

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Early Childhood Special Education, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited U.S. institution; OR
• Master's degree in Education, Human Development, Psychology, or related field with at least 18 graduate semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development coursework.

For ECE/CDA Certificate-level coursework:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field, AND
• Active CDA Credential, California Child Development Permit, or equivalent state credential, AND
• Minimum five years of direct early childhood practice or teacher-of-teachers experience.

All EEAS / ECE-CDA candidates must also have:

• Demonstrated postsecondary teaching experience, preferably in an online or hybrid environment.
• Working knowledge of NAEYC standards, the California ECE Foundations, or comparable national/state frameworks.
• Reliable computer, internet, and home-office setup compatible with Orbund.
• U.S. work authorization (employment eligibility documentation required at offer).
• Mandated reporter training current within the past 24 months (or willingness to complete prior to first day of instruction).

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related discipline.
• Three or more years of online undergraduate teaching experience.
• Direct practice experience in early childhood classrooms, family child care, or early intervention settings.
• Active California Child Development Permit (Director or Site Supervisor level) or comparable credential.
• Experience teaching trauma-informed, inclusive, or special-needs ECE content.
• Bilingual capability (Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, or other languages serving California ECE communities).

How to Apply

Email a current CV, an unofficial copy of your highest-discipline transcript, a copy of any active CDA Credential or California Child Development Permit, and a brief statement of teaching philosophy to Antonio Jones, HR, at [email protected] with the subject line: "EEAS/ECE-CDA Adjunct Application — [Your Name]." Please indicate in your cover note which specific EEAS or ECE/CDA courses you are qualified and interested to teach. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Theoria Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This is a remote position. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job