Principles of Program Design for Children

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Guelph is seeking Teaching Assistants for the Winter 2027 term in FRHD*2040 Principles of Program Design for Children. Position involves in-person teaching support, office hours, student consultation, and grading under CUPE 3913 Unit 1 terms.

Applicants must be enrolled in a masters or doctoral program in FRHD or a related field and demonstrate practical experience. Preferred candidates have grading experience and are or will be registered with the College of Early Childhood

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Family Relations and Human Development or a closely related field.
• Practical or applied experience related to course content.
• Preferred: substantive knowledge of course content, experience grading (including online grading), providing timely and accurate evaluation, constructive feedback, and registration in College of Early Childhood Educators.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Skills

Grading experience

Student consultation

Workshop facilitation

Communication skills

Education

Masters or Doctoral degree in FRHD or related field

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402147- Winter 2027-FRHD*2040 Principles of Program Design for Children

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Family Relations and Applied Nutrition

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

Some

Course Number:

FRHD*2040

Course Name:

Principles of Program Design for Children

Course Format:

In-Person

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

Other Course Description or Assignment Information:

This course will examine the elements involved in planning and implementing quality play-based programs for young children. Some of the issues include: the role of the teacher, meeting developmental needs, the materials and the organization of the environment, and instructional strategies. The course will involve a workshop component. THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WORK ASSIGNMENT ARE NOTED BELOW, HOWEVER, IN ADDITION, BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING DETAILS/TASKS: (1) There is an opportunity to facilitate a workshop.

160

Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)

The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.

This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments:

Yes

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

1

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

1

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

2

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described

Accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 2 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed.Prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.Respond to student queries as required.Monitor online discussion board according to schedule determined by course instructor.Completion of Making Education Accessible, Accessible Service Provision and Environmental Health & Safety on-line courses (if not previously completed).Invigilation of final examination in this course.Availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER WHICH PROVIDES A DETAILED EXPLANATION AS TO HOW THEY MEET EACH REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATION IN ADDITION TO THEIR RESUME.1) Must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in Family Relations and Human Development or a closely related field.2) Practical or applied experience related to course content.

Preferred Qualifications

1) Substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.2) Experience grading (including online grading).3) Providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.4) Assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.5) Registered, or have completed the requirements for registration in, the College of Early Childhood Educators.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required

Availability throughout the duration of the work assignment as noted below under Period of the Work Assignment. This includes being available for the entirety of the undergraduate final exam period.

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

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment)

Other Posting Information

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

Friday, November 13, 2026

Posting Email Contact

Hiring Contact Information

Department of Family Relations and Applied [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.

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.

Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [e-mail]).

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.