Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College

Job Title: Early Childhood Education Field Site Placement Coordinator & Mentor Trainer

Location: Indianapolis - Downtown

Job Type: Part-time 20 hours per week

Classification: Part-time

Pay Rate: $27.00/hr. +mileage reimbursement, Grant funded

Reports To: Early Childhood Education Program Chair

Who We Are:

We are an open-access college that fuels Indiana’s economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed. We are “higher education at the speed of life!”

Our Values:

• Empathy: We stand with our students, partners, and communities.
• Integrity: We treat all with dignity and respect.
• Accountability: We deliver on our commitments.
• Agility: We innovate, iterate, and transform.
• Connectivity: We connect with partners to strengthen communities and ensure student success for all.

About the Role:

The Early Childhood Education Field Site Placement Coordinator & Mentor Trainer plays a key role in supporting high-quality field experiences for students pursuing credentials in early childhood education. This position serves as a liaison between the college, community-based early childhood programs, and supervising teachers to ensure meaningful practicum and field placements aligned with course outcomes and professional standards. The coordinator will also provide training and support for both students and site supervisors, enhancing the mentoring experience and strengthening partnerships with early learning providers.

This position supports the program’s compliance with NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation Standards and grant expectations, while advancing equity and excellence in workforce preparation for early childhood educators.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

• Identify, coordinate, and manage field site placements for ITCC Indianapolis Early Childhood Education students across credential pathways.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with licensed early learning providers and community-based programs.
• Ensure placement sites reflect developmentally appropriate practices aligned with NAEYC standards and state licensing requirements.
• Develop mentor guidelines/practices.
• Facilitate onboarding and training for supervising/cooperating teachers/mentors at partner sites.
• Communicate with students regarding placement expectations, timelines, and required documentation.
• Track and document student placement assignments and site visits using Microsoft Excel and other appropriate systems.
• Support students with resolving field-related issues and navigating placement challenges.
• Assist faculty in monitoring fieldwork performance and integrating placement feedback into course learning outcomes.
• Organize and deliver field site orientation sessions and mentoring support resources.
• Update and share supervising teacher handbooks/guides with the mentor teacher.
• Support program data collection and reporting needs for accreditation and grant compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, hours, and placement evaluations.
• Promote equitable access to field experiences for all students, addressing barriers as needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Early Childhood Education Program Chair and Faculty to align program goals and outcomes, including necessary documentation for grant outcomes and NAEYC accreditation.
• Stay current with trends and best practices in early childhood education to ensure program excellence.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards for early childhood education programs.
• Attend relevant department and campus meetings.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

This position involves working with community partners, establishing new partners, working directly with cooperative/supervising teachers at field placement sites, and working with students. Local travel to field placement sites will be required. A portion of work can be remote. This is a grant funded part-time for the 12-month academic year and will potentially end December 2027.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Master’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, or closely related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in early childhood education, including teaching, mentoring/coaching, and teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with educational institutions and community partners.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with learning management systems and other educational technologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, for data tracking, reporting, and documentation.

Preferred:

• Mentoring/coaching experience.  Experience with organizing or facilitating professional development for early childhood educators.
• Familiarity with NAEYC Higher Education Accreditation Standards and Competencies.

Must demonstrate ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.

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.