2526-023 - Faculty, Early Childhood Education - Akerley Campus

Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Faculty member in Early Childhood Education. This full-time role offers the chance to inspire and educate future leaders in a dynamic learning environment. With a focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion, you will engage with a diverse group of learners, fostering their growth through innovative teaching practices. As a key contributor, you will design curricula, assess student progress, and uphold the highest standards of educational excellence. If you are passionate about shaping the future of education and committed to lifelong learning, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in early childhood education.
• Relevant post-secondary degree or diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person instruction in Early Childhood Education.
• Design and deliver educational experiences for diverse learners.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Team Building

Culturally Responsive Practices

Education

Post-secondary Degree

2-year Early Childhood Education Diploma

Level 2 ECE Certification

Level 3 ECE Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Learning Management System (Brightspace)

Job description

2526-023 - Faculty, Early Childhood Education - Akerley Campus

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Dartmouth, NS
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Competition Number: 2526-023

Faculty - Early Childhood Education
Akerley Campus, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Term Full-time Position: Commencing approximately August 18, 2025, and ending approximately June 29, 2026

Application deadline: 11:59PM, April 24, 2025

The salary scale for NSCC Faculty is based on steps that range from $74,170.79 - $102,223.12. New Faculty may receive up to a maximum of five steps for relevant occupational experience and may receive up to an additional four steps for full-time equivalent years of instructional experience. The maximum a new Faculty can expect to receive is nine steps or $95,478.45.

What you'll do

Responsibilities

• Provide theoretical and practical in-person instruction in the full-time Early Childhood Education program. Delivery of this program will take place in the late afternoon/evening.
• Collaboratively design and deliver educational experiences for a diverse group of learners, including preparation, instruction, assessment, and evaluation of students using a broad range of flexible teaching and learning practices and technologies.
• Perform related duties including academic and career advisement, participating on committees, program marketing, curriculum revision/development, supporting and monitoring work placements, liaising with business and industry, and upholding NSCC policies and procedures.
• Ensure health and safety practices are followed in your classroom, shops, and labs.
• Maintain currency with the latest industry practices relevant to your program and develop your understanding of 21st-century teaching and learning practices.

What you'll need

Qualifications

• The minimum educational qualification is a relevant post-secondary degree or a 2-year Early Childhood Education Diploma from an accredited institution, and a Nova Scotia Level 2 ECE Certification.
• Level 3 ECE Certification is considered an asset.
• Minimum of five years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience in early childhood education.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and experience using a Learning Management System such as Brightspace is considered an asset.
• Comfortable working in a digital environment and committed to using technology to enhance the student experience.
• Ideally, you have experience delivering educational programs or training to adults.
• Experience providing performance feedback is considered an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in applying WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety, and occupation-specific safety practices.

Relevant Skills And Knowledge

• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.
• Experience implementing culturally responsive practices and universal design for learning.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to engage a variety of audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills for managing relationships effectively.
• Team building skills to develop a positive classroom dynamic.
• Commitment to excellence, life-long learning, and community involvement.

As a condition of employment, successful applicants are required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) with Criminal Record Check (CRC) prior to starting employment. Any cost incurred will be at the applicant's expense.

A Little Bit About Us

Nova Scotia Community College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, and members of racially visible communities.

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

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As a condition of employment, Faculty at NSCC must complete a part-time adult education program delivered by NSCC. Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent occupational references.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Nikki Berrigan, HR Generalist.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.

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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Temporary

Job function: Education and Training

Industries: Higher Education