Practicum Instructor — Early Learning & Child Care

MaKami College; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Spending & Lifestyle Accounts

Educational Allowance for Professional

Emergency Allowance for Unexpected

Free Massages at Our Student Clinic

Discounts on College Programs &Courses

Staff Discount in College Store

On-Site Gym Access

Free Parking

Job summary

MaKami College in Alberta is seeking an experienced practicum instructor to teach and mentor students across Early Learning and Child Care programs. You will lead practicum content, conduct site visits to licensed centres, and provide feedback to support student success.

You will collaborate with the Practicum Coordinator to align learning outcomes with provincial standards, develop instructional materials, and help coordinate orientation and debrief sessions for learners in person at Edmonton

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Early Learning and Child Care, Education, or equivalent.
• Alberta Government ECE Level 3 certification.
• Adult Education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach practicum content and facilitate workshops to support practicum completion.
• Support online practicum course content and guidance during placement.
• Conduct site visits to licensed child care centres to observe student performance and build relationships with hosts.
• Provide ongoing, constructive feedback and mentorship to students, including virtual check-ins as needed.
• Collaborate with the Practicum Coordinator to address any student or site-related concerns promptly.
• Document student progress and participate in the evaluation process, including grading practicum assignments.
• Ensure that practicum learning outcomes are achieved in alignment with curriculum objectives and provincial standards.
• Develop and update instructional materials related to practicum preparation and completion.
• Participate in curriculum review meetings and contribute to enhancements of practicum course content.
• Assist in coordinating orientation and debrief sessions for practicum students to reinforce learning and gather feedback.

Skills

Teaching delivery

Assessment & evaluation

Communication skills

Mentoring

Relationship building

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Tech-enabled learning (LMS Moodle)

Education

Diploma/Degree in Early Learning or related

Alberta ECE Level 3 certification

Adult Education experience preferred

Tools

Moodle LMS

Job description

MaKami College in Alberta is seeking an experienced practicum instructor to teach and mentor students across Early Learning and Child Care programs. You will lead practicum content, conduct site visits to licensed centres, and provide feedback to support student success.

You will collaborate with the Practicum Coordinator to align learning outcomes with provincial standards, develop instructional materials, and help coordinate orientation and debrief sessions for learners in person at Edmonton