Early Learning and Child Care Instructor (Full time)

Are you passionate about teaching early learning and childcare? We have an exciting full-time position. As an Instructor, your primary responsibility will be to provide top-notch academic instruction to our students. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring that each student in your class has an enjoyable, productive, challenging, and meaningful learning experience. Join us and make a difference in the lives of young learners!

Major Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate, intellectually stimulating instruction in each class by taking into consideration the unique abilities of each student
• Deliver curriculum, research and prepare lessons according to College standards/guidelines and with Department Head approval
• Use a variety of instructional techniques to present the curriculum to students (lectures, demonstrations, hands-on training, case studies, independent and group projects)
• Provide individualized instruction when required and provide student tutoring
• Lead and support students both in-person and online
• Consult with students regarding specific academic or vocational concerns
• Prepare, administer and mark student exams and assignments
• Ensure that classroom lessons run smoothly through the use of effective classroom management techniques that keep students organized, orderly, focused, attentive, on task and academically productive during class
• Develop and administer assessments, practical exams, and assignments to evaluate students' understanding and application of the course material.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to support their learning and development.
• Ensure that attendance is accurately recorded
• Follow specific curriculum and activity guides in instructing on a variety of Early Childhood Education Subjects
• Responsible for managing the Learning Assistants' (LAs) time appropriately and communicating effectively the requirements for class and follow-up needs for that class
• Monitor the behaviour of students and staff in the academic setting, work with the Student Advisory Services Team, the Strategic Academic Learning Team and the Learning Assistant to monitor classroom operations in terms of absenteeism, tardiness, and discipline
• Other duties as assigned, which are deemed necessary to support colleagues in their roles or support the College in achieving its goals and objectives 

Education and Experience

• Minimum of Level 3 Early Childhood Educator Alberta Certification
• Minimum Early Childhood Education Diploma or equivalent education
• Training and experience in FLIGHT Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework
• Knowledge and/or experience in a variety of Early Childhood Curriculum Approaches (eg, Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Inspired)
• Experience with Moodle, PowerPoint and Lillio (Formerly HiMama) preferred
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
• Minimum of Instructional Experience or Leadership in Early Childhood Education of 1-2 years
• Having an open-minded and holistic view of Early Childhood Education and the role of an Early Childhood Educator is preferred