Highline prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and access for all students, staff, and faculty, which is evident in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We are proud to be one of the most diverse colleges in the state and stand committed to the well-being of our global community. Those who come to our college bring unique personal experiences, beliefs, and perspectives and make us better. We strive to provide and highlight resources to support our students, staff, and faculty by fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Highline offers a unique variety of affinity groups for faculty to join; including, the Faculty and Staff of Color Group and LGBTQ+ Task Force.

We honor and value the dignity of all individuals and encourage all qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to apply.

Please address the following responsibilities in your cover letter. If you don't have experience in an academic setting, please address them within the context of your professional experience:

• Teaching: Create a welcoming and supportive learning environment and use evidence-based practices to improve the success of diverse students; in collaboration with colleagues, identify and implement strategies designed to close equity gaps experienced by students from historically minoritized groups. Engage in self-reflective practice. Full-time faculty typically teach the equivalent of 15 credits per quarter.

  • Classes will be taught predominantly in Spanish, and in English as needed;

  • Classes will be offered evenings and Saturdays, online and in-person, with some scheduling flexibility.

• Advising/ Coaching/ Mentoring: Work with students outside of class to help them choose courses and get connected with campus and community resources. Participate in professional learning opportunities focused on culturally responsive advising and establishing relationships with students;

• Collaborate with colleagues/participate in shared governance: In collaboration with colleagues, engage in continuous improvement through college-wide assessment processes. Participate in department, division, and other College activities, including College governance. Establish and maintain respectful, ethical, and professional relationships with students and colleagues;

  • Including department meetings, advisory committee meetings, and other community-led presentations.

• Professional development/ ongoing professional learning: Engage in ongoing professional learning. This includes remaining current in your discipline and evidence-based practices for culturally response, inclusive, and anti-racist pedagogies;

• Complete and maintain all appropriate certifications, including Vocational-Technical Certification, done with the college;

• Complete other related duties and special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or higher) in early childhood education, education, human development, social work or related field from an institution with regional accreditation or its international equivalent; AND

• Proficient Bilingual or multilingual in both Spanish/English; AND

• Experience working with children birth to eight and/or families in an early childhood education setting; AND
• Knowledge of inclusive and special education practices in ECE through a disability justice lens; AND
• Demonstrated commitment to equity practices in education. 

  • Pending degrees must be completed by September 2025 and verified by a letter from the granting institution.

We desire a candidate with one or more of the following qualifications.  We expect the successful candidate to have only some of these qualifications. If these are not evident in your resume, be sure to discuss them in your cover letter:

• Native Spanish speaker with experience in translating educational documents, teaching in Spanish, and supporting college students through higher education institutions;

• Significant experience working in multicultural/diverse environments; 

• Experience teaching children birth to eight in a licensed early childhood education setting;

• Experience teaching in higher education and/or providing professional development in teaching and learning;

• Experience supervising and/or supporting ECE practitioners in practicum placements;

• Experience with Merit, Stars, and some ECE licensing information and requirements awareness.

About Highline College

Highline College prides itself on its commitment to diversity and equity, its institutional culture of collegiality and innovation, its globalization of curricula and its inclusion of the community in its programming. Founded in 1961, Highline College is situated in a diverse community just 15minutes south of Seattle. The college annually serves more than 16,500 students – a student population of over 70% students of color, representing 35 nations and more than 100 languages.

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