The ECED Adjunct Skills Trainer is a temporary, part-time position hired on an as-needed basis to develop and deliver non-credit workforce and professional development trainings for the Ivy Tech Early Childhood Education Department at the Muncie and Anderson Campuses. Trainers are responsible for collaborative planning, preparing, and facilitating engaging short-term skills training aligned with grant, workforce, employer, or community needs. Training topics may include early childhood education, professional development, leadership, compliance, or other specialized workforce skills. Training topics will be assigned.
The Adjunct Skills Trainer creates a positive adult learning environment, delivers high-quality instruction, and completes required documentation related to assigned trainings.

Major Responsibilities

Training Preparation

• Collaboratively plans and prepares assigned non-credit skills training sessions.

• Develops or adapts instructional materials, activities, and handouts to meet training objectives and provides all training materials to the School of Education Dean, as these become property of the college.

• Collaborates with the department to ensure training content aligns with program goals, college course outline of record, grant requirements, and participant needs.

• Communicates with department staff regarding materials, technology, and logistical needs.

Training Delivery

• Facilitates engaging, interactive professional development using effective adult learning strategies.

• Creates an inclusive learning environment that encourages participation and skill development.

• Manages training activities, discussions, and assessments as appropriate.

• Conducts all training sessions as scheduled.

Program Support

• Maintains participant attendance and submits required documentation following each training.

• Administers evaluations or other required assessment tools.

• Represents Ivy Tech professionally when working with community partners, employers, and participants.

• Performs other related duties necessary for successful delivery of assigned trainings.

Work Schedule

This is an as-needed contract position. Training assignments vary throughout the year and may include daytime, evening, weekend, in-person, virtual, or hybrid sessions.  Some trainings may be held during college break weeks. 

Compensation

• Training Delivery: $50.00 per hour

• Training Preparation: $45.00 per hour (typically 3–5 hours of paid preparation per training)

Compensation is paid only for approved training delivery and preparation hours associated with assigned contract trainings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or nearing completion of)  in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience appropriate to the training topic as approved by the School of Education Dean).

• Demonstrated expertise in the assigned training content area.

• Experience facilitating professional development, workshops, or adult learning.

• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing training curriculum or instructional materials.

• Experience delivering workforce or continuing education training.

• Knowledge of adult learning principles and effective instructional practices.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.