Assessment and Intervention with Children and Families

University of Guelph; Toronto; On-site; CAD 6,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph—Guelph Humber Programs is seeking a Sessional Lecturer for ECS*3080 (Assessment and Intervention with Children and Families) for Winter 2027. The assignment includes in-person classes at the University of Guelph-Humber in Toronto with a RoFR provision and three sections.

The candidate will deliver lectures, supervise exams, provide student consultations, and participate in course website training as needed, ensuring an engaging and rigorous learning environment for

Qualifications

• Must have completed or pursuing graduate degree in Early Childhood Studies (ECS) or closely related field.
• Proven track record in teaching at college or university level is preferred.
• Experience with assessment tools and intervention strategies for children aged 0–8 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-person instruction for ECS*3080, Assessment and Intervention with Children and Families.
• Provide orientation, office hours, and timely feedback to students.
• Record and assess student work; invigilate exams and manage course logistics.
• Engage in course-related website/training activities as needed.
• Support a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching

Assessment

Student Consultation

Grading

Exam Invigilation

Course Preparation

Online Course Training

Education

Master's degree in ECS/related field

Doctorate in ECS or related field

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

SL400253-Winter 2027-ECS*3080 (ECS Program) Assessment and Intervention with Children and Families

Sessional Lecturer, Unit 2

Academic Unit:

Guelph Humber Programs

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

Number of Available Work Assignment(s) / Sections:

3

Level of Work Assignment(s):

1

Right of First Refusal (RoFR)

A Sessional Lecturer holds a RoFR (i.e., for a particular course) if they have successfully taught the course in the past six (6) semesters. A SL who holds a RoFR to this course is required to exercise their right by way of the online hiring system. Also see: What is Right of First Refusal (RoFR)?

A Sessional Lecturer Currently Holds a Right of First Refusal for this Course:

Yes

Number of Assignments that Carry the Right of First Refusal:

3

Course Number:

ECS*3080 (ECS Program)

Course Name:

Assessment and Intervention with Children and Families

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course will focus on the assessment of child development and the creation of interventions to support the needs of the child. Principles of assessment and intervention will be explored, with respect to children, their families, and children within larger organizational settings. Students will review different standard assessment tools and intervention programs/techniques available to children between the ages of 0-8.-To view course outlines from previous offerings of this course (if available), please visit: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/academic-services/course-outlines- Classes held on University of Guelph-Humber campus (Toronto).

45/section

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading
• Other Duties (specified below)

Other Duties Described

Instructor may be required to participate in course website training.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Degree:

Masters related to field

Other

A degree related to ECS plus a Masters related to the course

Prior Teaching Experience:

Successful teaching related to field at college or university level

Required competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content:

Work experience related to field.Knowledge and/or expertise in the content of the course (through research, education or professional experience).

Preferred Qualifications

Degree:

Other

Doctorate in the field of ECS and/or related to children OR professional designation (other than RECE)

Specific Preferred competence, capability, skill and ability related to course content

Candidates should provide in their application evidence of prior teaching experience and teaching success/excellence related to course content, which may include a dossier, teaching philosophy, examples of teaching innovations, course developments, evaluations of previously taught courses (e.g., peer evaluations and/or student feedback), reference letters, and any other relevant information they wish to have evaluated by the selection committee (some documents on file in the department or program, such as UofGH Student Feedback Questionnaires of courses taught on UofG contracts, may also be used).Clinical or professional experience in assessing child development and implementing early intervention strategies, with a strong understanding of standardized assessment tools and evidence-based programs for children in diverse settings.Demonstrated strong familiarity with current research in the field of Early Childhood Studies and directly related to the content of the course.Evidence of fostering a supportive learning environment/community, such as responsiveness, engagement and adaptability, including creating a safe space for students to voice their questions/concerns.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

Period of the Work Agreement (Start Date and End Date)

January 7, 2027 to April 30, 2027

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day)

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Posting Email Contact

[e-mail]

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.

SL work assignments are unionized with CUPE3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 2 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [e-mail]).

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.