Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Instructor, Full-Time Sessional

Red-Deer-Polytechnic-1; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Tuition waiver

Pension plan

Holiday time off

Vacation pay

Job summary

Red Deer Polytechnic in Alberta seeks Full-Time Sessional instructors for the Early Learning and Child Care program. Faculty focus on courageous teaching, responsive relationships, and empowering changemakers on campus.

Responsibilities include delivering up to five ELCC certificate courses in person, supporting student success with professional development opportunities; on-campus presence is required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education or related discipline.
• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience working in varied early childhood environments for children (birth to age 8).
• Experience teaching adult learners, in-person and online, especially in post-secondary.
• Awareness/knowledge of Alberta’s Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning Framework.
• Willingness to teach on-campus multiple days per week each term.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with educational technologies for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to five ELCC certificate-level courses primarily in person on the RDP campus in the winter term.
• Focus on creating opportunities for courageous teaching, responsive relationships, and empowering changemakers.
• Evidence of capacity to teach three or more of the listed ELCC courses.
• Course outlines are available on the RDP website.

Skills

Adult learners

Online teaching

Communication

Collaboration

Educational tech

Education

Undergraduate degree in ECE

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Brightspace LMS

Job description

Position Summary

Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic:

Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.

Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.

Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

Role Description

As Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time. The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with many opportunities for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.

For More Information: Faculty Profile

Position Responsibilities

Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is seeking Full-Time Sessional instructors in the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) program. Faculty in the ELCC program focus on creating opportunities for courageous ways of being, responsive relationships, and empowering changemakers. The successful candidates will draw upon their experience in early childhood education and variety of resources to teach up to five certificate-level courses primarily in person, on the RDP campus in the winter term. Instructional times are dependent on assigned workload.

Applicants should provide evidence of capacity to teach three or more of the following:

Year One ELCC Courses:

• ELCC 1201 - Foundations of ELCC
• ELCC 1211 – Child Development
• ELCC 1212 - Play and Documentation
• ELCC 1213 – Interpersonal Relations
• ELCC 1215 – Literacies and Dramatic Play
• ELCC 1217 - Guiding Behaviour
• ELCC 1218 – Responsive Experiences

Course outlines can be reviewed on the RDP website.

Information about the ELCC program is available on the RDP website: Early Learning and Child Care Certificate

For further information contact: [e-mail]

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience working in a variety of early childhood program environments for children (birth to age 8), such as day care, preschool, or school-age care.
• Experience teaching adult learners, in-person and online, especially in post‑secondary.
• Demonstrated awareness/knowledge of the document: "Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning Framework".
• A willingness to teach on‑campus multiple days per week each term.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with educational technologies for teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a related field
• Post‑secondary teaching experience
• Experience teaching in an on‑campus classroom learning environment
• Familiarity using Brightspace as a Learning Management System
• Experience teaching adult English language learners

Benefits and Compensation Information

• Alberta Blue Cross extended health and dental plans, and health spending account.
• There is a tuition waiver for RDP credit courses for you as well as your immediate family members, as well as opportunities for professional development funding.
• The Local Authorities Pension Plan is also offered as an option to those who have served a waiting period.
• There is paid time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.
• This position also offers an additional 8% of the regular salary in lieu of vacation.

Desired Start Date

December 9, 2026

Position End Date (if term‑certain)

April 30, 2027

Hours of work

You will be employed on a full‑time basis. It is understood that the hours of work involved will vary, based on the amount of time required to meet the objectives of your employment.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community. To enrich the intellectual, economic, cultural, and social development of Central Alberta, we value the contributions of individuals with diverse perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from Indigenous persons, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, individuals of all sexual orientations, and persons of any gender identity or expression. Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will remain open until filled; however, the first review of applications will begin on November 6, 2026