Contract Faculty -Early Childhood Education

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive salaries

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Professional development

Job summary

Douglas College’s Faculty of Applied Community Studies is seeking contract faculty instructors for the Early Childhood Education Diploma program. You will teach and mentor students, delivering learner-centred instruction across in-person and online formats.

With a Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) and substantial ECE experience, you will plan lessons, supervise practicum, and collaborate with colleagues to uphold the college’s reputation as BC’s top employer.

Qualifications

• You have a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field and preferably a Doctorate.
• You can teach applied knowledge and skills to post-secondary students in ECE.
• You have extensive direct experience with young children and supervisory experience is a plus.
• You are proficient with online teaching platforms and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• You will instruct students in the Early Childhood Education Diploma program
• You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources
• You will provide academic advice to learners and maintain learner-centred instruction
• You will supervise practicum students and support their progress

Skills

Teaching ability

Online teaching

Team collaboration

Time management

Communication

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Salary Range

Hourly: $60.81-$121.63/hour; Per Three Credit Course: $8,431; Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement.

Location

Hybrid / Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

Hourly: $60.81-$121.63/hour; Per Three Credit Course: $8,431; Actual salary or hourly rate will be based on the number of credits and term of appointment according to the Collective Agreement.

The Opportunity

You’re passionate about academia and dedicated to fostering an environment where students are motivated to learn. As an established professional in your field, your knowledge combined with your innovative and purposeful pedagogical methods uphold the College’s reputation to inspire our students to do what they love – and it’s clear, in your role, you’re doing what you love too!

Sound like you? Become part of our passionate faculty! Join us at the Faculty of Applied Community Studies, and shape an educational journey that inspires our students to find their passion.

Who We Are

Do what you love. Be good at it. That’s how Douglas College defines a great career. It’s a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC’s Top Employers. We love what we do. And we’re looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada’s best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

What We Offer

We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

What It Takes

The Early Childhood Education Department in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies is hiring contract faculty instructors. You will instruct students in the Department of Early Childhood Education. The Department offers a two-year diploma program that prepares students for basic ECE certification as well as certification as a Special Needs Educator. Students may also complete a post-diploma citation in Infant-Toddler Care.

You will instruct students, facilitate learning and evaluate student progress in the Early Childhood Education Diploma program. You will plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources, provide academic advice to learners and maintain high quality learner-centred instruction. Further contracts may be awarded in the future.

To be Successful in this Role You Will Need

• A Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred) in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability or strong desire to teach applied knowledge and skills related to ECE to post-secondary students.
• Extensive direct working experience with young children (equivalent to at least 5 years of full-time service; on-call or volunteer positions not included) in childcare settings, preferably in Canada. Some supervisory experience would be an asset.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to supervise practicum students are strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in using technology for teaching and learning, including experience with online-based platforms.
• Excellent communication and time-management skills.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
• Ability to teach across program areas and in both in-person and online delivery formats.
• Eligibility for, or possession of, a valid provincial Early Childhood Education ( ECE ) license to practice in Canada, or previous licensure at the provincial level.
• Knowledge of Indigenous worldviews and ways of knowing, and experience working with Indigenous communities, is considered an asset.

Additional Information

The Early Childhood Education Department in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies is hiring contract faculty instructors.