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Northampton Community College

Credit part-time, adjunct faculty teaching positions in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.Opportunities may be available at the Bethlehem, PA campus, Monroe campus located in Tannersville, PA and/or online.

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for early childhood adjunct in the United States is $52.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.82 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Early Childhood Adjunct is a part-time instructor who teaches courses related to early childhood education at a college or university. They typically develop lesson plans, teach classes, assess student progress, and provide support to learners. Adjuncts often have flexibility in scheduling but may not receive full-time benefits. They usually need a master's degree in early childhood education or a related field, along with relevant teaching or industry experience.

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A typical week for an Early Childhood Adjunct involves preparing and delivering lessons, grading assignments, and providing feedback to students in online or in-person formats. Adjuncts often attend faculty meetings or training sessions, participate in curriculum planning, and may offer office hours or additional support for students. Collaboration with full-time faculty and staying current with early childhood education trends are also important aspects of the role. The flexible schedule and varied responsibilities allow adjuncts to balance teaching with other professional or personal commitments.

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To thrive as an Early Childhood Adjunct, you typically need a background in early childhood education, teaching experience, and at least a bachelor's or master's degree in a related field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), state-mandated curriculum standards, and child development assessment tools is often required. Strong communication, patience, and the ability to engage and motivate young learners are key soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure high-quality instruction and foster a positive, supportive learning environment for both students and colleagues.

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Infographic showing various Early Childhood Adjunct job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,920 per year, or $52.8 per hour.

Early Childhood Adjunct

Brightpoint Community College

Richmond, VA • On-site

$793 - $1.6K/wk

Part-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Early Childhood Adjunct
Role Title
Role Code
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
UG
Position Number
290A9999
Agency
Brightpoint Community College
Division
Brightpoint Community College (Div)
Work Location
Chesterfield - 041
Hiring Range
$793-$1,693 per credit hour.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
I-Faculty
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Varies
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Brightpoint Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher education and the third largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. Brightpoint Community College adds value to the greater Richmond community by offering freshman- and sophomore-level classes that easily transfer to top-notch colleges and universities, more than 60 in-demand career and technical programs, personal enrichment and professional development classes for lifetime learning, professors committed to excellence in teaching, and high-quality, easily accessible, and affordable education for our entire community.
General Information: The Division of Art, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Brightpoint Community College augments full-time teaching faculty with qualified part-time instructors to enhance the student learning process. Adjunct Faculty teaching is limited to a maximum of 8 credit hours in the summer semester, 12 credit hours in the fall semester, and 12 credit hours in the spring semester. These limits are for total number of credit hours taught in Virginia's Community Colleges (VCCS). Additional restrictions may apply depending upon other positions occupied within the VCCS.
Brightpoint Community College invites applicants to apply for the Early Childhood adjunct position to teach courses in early childhood development. These courses prepare students for a career working with young children in a variety of early care and education settings or for transfer into baccalaureate programs at participating universities. Course content focuses primarily on birth to age five. Teaching assignments include a combination of day and evening classes in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats on either the Chester or Midlothian campus of the college. Courses offered in the discipline include the following: Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Teaching Art, Music and Movement to Children, Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings, Guiding the Behavior of Children, Language Arts for Young Children, Math, Science and Social Studies for Children, Infant and Toddler Programs, Introduction to Exceptional Children, Early Childhood Programs, School, and Social Change, Administration of Child Care Programs, and Advanced Observation and Participation in Early Childhood/Primary Settings.
Please note there may not currently be an opening in this area and that the division office will contact you should an opening occur.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required: Minimum of a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, or equivalent, from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum of 18 graduate credits in the Early Childhood field. A minimum of two years of related occupational experience, with strong current knowledge of best practices in the field. Proven expertise in early care and education (birth to age five).
Additional Considerations
Related teaching experience in K-3rd grade. Relevant college-level teaching experience with a diverse student population. Training/certification to teach online and hybrid courses. Experience in the use of interactive instructional technologies in the classroom and online.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ_3408P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
99
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
07/06/2026
Job Close Date
06/30/2027
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
https://www.brightpoint.edu/
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
Adjunct postings are open pools that may not be actively recruiting. Division offices will reach out to selected candidates.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/97866

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