Part Time Professor, Early Childhood Education

Position Summary

Cambrian College’s School of Community Services requires Instructors to teach within the Early Childhood Education program for the Fall 2024 semester.

Duties and Responsibilities

The individual will teach in one or more of the following areas:

• Health & Nutrition (ending in December): In this course, students will discover the teacher's role in helping children from birth to 12 years of age to experience a sense of wellness. The dimensions of wellness (health, safety, and nutrition) are explored in terms of their interrelatedness.
• The Creative Environment (ending in December): In this course, students will examine the principles of creating indoor and outdoor learning environments. Students will also identify specific inclusions for both indoor and outdoor play. Students will examine the historical perspective of play and stages of play in detail.
• Infant and Toddler Care (ending in November): In this course, students will learn how to provide care and education to infants and toddlers while considering the issues impacting the families of very young children. The relationship between families and educators will be examined, recognizing the importance of an effective partnership with family members.
• Curriculum Planning II (ending in November): In this course, students will discover the skills necessary to develop and implement curriculum for children in ECE environments. The focus will be science, math, and social studies.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

Applicants must have a postsecondary diploma in Early Childhood Education (preference will be given to applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline), be registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators, and have five years of experience working within a licensed childcare centre. Previous teaching experience at the postsecondary level will be considered an asset. The successful candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills, superior oral and written communication skills, and the ability to be an effective role model in the classroom. The successful applicants must also possess good organizational skills and sound computer software skills and be able to function within a team environment.

• All candidates will be required to undergo a mini-teaching simulation during the interview process.
  
  

Required Information

To be considered, applicants must provide the following as an attachment:

• Educational documents
• WES/ICAS Equivalence if degrees/diplomas are from a Non-Canadian University
  

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Do you have a post-secondary diploma?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

In what discipline is your diploma?

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Are you registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have five years of demonstrated work experience working within a licensed childcare centre?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Describe your work experience.

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What teaching experience do you have? Select the settings in which you are currently teaching or have taught.

• Formal teaching in a post-secondary institution (College/University).
• Formal teaching experience beyond my practicum at a high school or elementary level.
• Experience as a teacher's assistant or through a practicum.
• Delivered workshops or training sessions to staff.
• Coaching or mentoring experience.
• Tutoring experience.
• I have no teaching experience.
  
  

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in early childhood studies or a related field?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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In what discipline is your bachelor's degree?

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Are you available to teach during the day?

• Yes
• No
  
  

Required Question