Early Learning and Child Care Instructor

Early Learning and Child Care Instructor

Marlborough Mall Campus, 1600 - 3800 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Posted Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Work in a purpose driven career with MaKami College, public post-secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

MaKami College offers students in-person, online, and blended programs in Massage Therapy, Health Care Aide, Business Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and more. Rapidly growing, we are working to expand our campuses into cities across Canada, and continuously working to add programs to our course catalogue. We work with our team to grow and develop in areas they are passionate about, focusing on our MaKami Pillars - Leadership, Professionalism, Helpfulness, and Inspiration.

MaKami team members are provided with many opportunities for professional career growth in a fulfilling and dynamic work environment.

The MaKami team is passionate about creating generational change through education, and we provide the tools and a safe environment for our staff to change the lives of our students and their families.

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!

Duties

• Identify errors or changes to the curriculum to meet current academic standards and industry requirements and record them on the Faculty Curriculum Change Log.
• Review and suggest enhancements to course materials and resources for upcoming cohorts and share them with the Lead Instructor and Department Head.
• Participate in student sessions and events such as practicum information sessions, Story Time Event, orientation sessions, and other student presentations.
• Monitor the program’s effectiveness through student feedback and assessments and report findings to the Lead Instructor and Department Head.
• Implement instructional innovations such as new technologies and teaching strategies, including Active Learning strategies and Hands-On approaches to learning.
• Teach assigned courses according to the daily class outline and lesson plan.
• Prepare lesson plans and gather necessary teaching materials.
• Ensure the use of diverse, Universal Design for Learning teaching strategies and engaging methods to enhance student participation.
• Support students in submitting quizzes, assignments, and exams for current courses.
• Grade students work promptly, within 7 days of submission, and provide constructive feedback on Moodle.
• Maintain and promote a positive, encouraging learning environment for students.
• Use and follow the ELCC Faculty Classroom Strategies and Supports Guide and Tools.
• Work with the Lead teacher and Department Head to improve instructional skills and course content.
• Hold tutoring sessions for students both virtually and in-person.
• Track student progress to ensure students meet the curriculum gates.
• Maintain and Use Instructor Resource Binder for teaching classes
• Collaborate with the lead instructor to ensure consistency across program courses and campuses.
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
• Prepare and submit reports on student performance, program outcomes, and curriculum changes as requested.
• Ensure all courses are taught following faculty policies and curriculum standards.
• Prepare order requests for supplies and materials using the Supply Request Form.
• Ensure paper attendance copies are scanned into SharePoint and originals shredded for all cohorts.
• Maintain the Instructor Binder for use while teaching classes.
• Use the Instructor Flashcard System to improve course quality.
• Stay updated on industry trends by reading relevant journals, attending webinars, or networking.
• Host guest speakers or workshops related to current industry trends as requested by the Department Head.
• Attend community events as a program…