Early Childhood Educator Instructor

Overview

COMPETITION #
2025NC-ECEI
01 |
POSITION TYPE PERMANENT, FULL-TIME, 37.5 HOURS/WEEK

The Early Childhood Education Instructor is responsible for delivering in-class theory instruction, practical course work for the Early Childhood Diploma program.

• Prepare and deliver lessons, assignments and assessments according to an approved curriculum and Indigenous community context
• Curriculum delivery in an engaging and participatory manner, and with community development focus
• Teach students through lectures, open discussions, audio-video presentations as needed; prepare resources for classroom discussion when necessary
• Research information to ensure curriculum is current
• Identify the needs of individual students, and work to help each student develop his or her potential
• Meet with students to discuss and provide feedback with regard to their work
• Provide students with various evaluation opportunities for success
• Identify emotional, intellectual, physical, and/or any other issues that may be hindering the student from learning to their best potential, and recommend appropriate course of action
• Participate and monitor college and program activities
• Monitoring and reviewing students during practicum placements
• Present a professional and caring demeanor at all times towards students and staff

• Post secondary credentials from a recognized institution in Early Childhood Education – minimum ECE III
• Adult teaching credentials and/or experience in a teaching or training capacity in adult education
• Several years experience in a variety of early learning and childcare settings
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills

• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous culture within Indigenous Adult Learning environments
• Relevant industry skills and knowledge relating to the area of instruction, including ongoing professional development and continuous improvement
• Ability to consider and respond appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of students, to provide feedback and treat students equitably within the context of the Indigenous community
• Experience working with adult learners (18+ years and older)
• Demonstrate ability for innovative curriculum delivery
• Ability to provide effective experiential learning

Neeginan Education, Training and Employment Services, Inc. (NETES) is committed to incorporating an Indigenous perspective across its services to support the Indigenous community. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates (First Nation - Status, Non-status, Métis, or Inuit), especially those registered as NETES clients. Please self-declare Indigenous status in your cover letter.

We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This position is subject to a criminal record check completed with a vulnerable person sector search and a child abuse registry check.