Early Childhood Education - Regular Probationary Faculty

Douglas College; New Westminster; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive salaries

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

Professional Development opportunities

Fitness Centres and Classes

Job summary

Douglas College is hiring for the Early Childhood Education Department in the Faculty of Applied Community Studies. The role includes teaching the ECE Diploma program in a hybrid delivery format, beginning December 16, 2026, at the Coquitlam Campus.

This position supports students across in-person and online modalities. The department seeks candidates with a Master’s degree (Doctorate preferred), extensive ECE experience in Canada, and strong teaching and collaborative skills to contribute to a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field.
• Doctorate degree is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach applied knowledge and skills related to ECE to post-secondary students.
• Extensive direct working experience with young children, preferably in Canada, with supervisory experience considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in the Early Childhood Education Diploma program.
• Plan, organize and manage learning activities and resources; provide academic advice to learners.
• Maintain high quality, learner-centred instruction and assess student progress.
• Participate in community committees and department, faculty, and college-wide initiatives.

Skills

Teaching experience

Technology in teaching

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Indigenous knowledge asset

Online learning platforms

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field

Doctorate preferred

Tools

Online learning platforms

Job description

Salary Range $76,222 – $122,141 annually. Placement on the faculty salary scale is based on education, professional certification and experience and will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

Location

Hybrid / Coquitlam Campus

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

• 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 one full-time and one part-time regular probationary faculty members to begin December 16, 2026. Workload is assigned each year based on available sections. You will instruct students in the Department of Early Childhood Education. The Department offers a two-year in-person/online/hybrid 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. Instructors in the department typically teach a range of academic and practicum courses.

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. Additional duties include building and taking part in community committees and initiatives, as well as active participation in department, faculty, and college-wide committees.

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 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.
• Interest in applied research and publishing is an asset.
• 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 one full-time and one part-time regular probationary faculty members to begin on Monday December 16, 2026. Workload is assigned each year based on available sections.