Education Instructor ECEC 3P51 Winter D3 S1

Brock University; United States; Remoto; USD 35.000 - 36.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible work arrangements

Descrizione del lavoro

Brock University seeks part-time Education Instructors for the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education program. The role focuses on asynchronous online delivery and student support within the ECE sustainability course.

Applicants should hold a graduate degree in ECE or related fields and have post-secondary teaching experience, including digital pedagogy and LMS expertise. Flexibility in scheduling is required to align with course enrolments.

Competenze

• Graduate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (Master’s/PhD/ABD).
• Post-secondary teaching experience in ECE or related subject, online and/or face-to-face.
• Experience with children birth to 8 years in ECE settings; knowledge of digital platforms.

Mansioni

• Manage all class-related contact time as scheduled (in-person, online, blended).
• Prepare course materials and communicate via Brock email.
• Attend program meetings and support student assessment and feedback.
• Provide office hours and direct student consultations as needed.
• Schedule and grade assessments promptly and accurately.
• Work independently and collaboratively with the program team.

Conoscenze

Digital pedagogy

Independent work

Team player

LMS experience

Microsoft 365

Formazione

Graduate degree (Master’s/PhD/ABD) in ECE or related

Strumenti

Moodle

Brightspace/D2L

MS Teams/Video tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive!Brock has been proudly recognized as a Hamilton-Niagara Top Employer for eight consecutive years. Brock continues to earn recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2026. For the second consecutive year, Forbes, in partnership with Statista, also named Brock one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.

Post End Date

November 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM

This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the CUPE4207-5 (Employee Group)

Job Title: Education Instructor

Course Code: ECEC 3P51

Title of Course: Early Childhood Education for Sustainability

Department & Program: Department of Educational Studies & Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Duration of Appointment: January 1, 2027-April 30, 2027

Online or Physical Location: Asynchronous Online

Compensation

Effective September 1, 2025 - $36.03 per nominal hour

Effective September 1, 2026 - $37.11 per nominal hour

The above rates do not include vacation pay. Vacation pay shall be in accordance with Article 16.02.

Nominal Hours of Appointment

195

Duties

• As per standing instructor positions at Brock, instructors are responsible for student contact time and non-contact time:

• • Contact time includes all classes as scheduled including in-person, blended, online or other teaching formats. Non-contact time may include preparation of course material, student consultation, marking or grading, holding office hours, managing and meeting with teaching assistants or marker/graders, and course administration as may be required

• Use of a provided Brock email address for all Brock-related communications

• Complete the compulsory Brock instructor online tutorial prior to the first class (1 hour).

• Attend Bachelor of ECE program meetings (typically two virtual meetings per term)

• Commitment to responsible time management (e.g. course structuring and management, punctuality for course material posting, student feedback)

• Thoughtful and careful preparation of student assessment; prompt and accurate marking and grading

• Available for student support (e.g., individual meetings, office hours—1.5 hours per week)

Main Qualifications

• Graduate degree (Master’s, PhD or ABD) in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Studies, Psychology, related discipline, or Ph.D. equivalency for Indigenous knowledge
• Post-secondary teaching experience in early childhood education or related subject (face-to-face and/or online teaching modes)
• Experience working with children (birth to 8 years) in early childhood education and care (e.g., child‑care, pre‑school, kindergarten, before and/or after school care) or related setting (e.g., child and family services, recreation/leisure, hospital).
• Advanced digital skills (e.g., Microsoft 365 suite, academic search engines, digital platforms)
• Skills related to incorporation of digital pedagogy, curation of materials and resources for asynchronous learning
• Experience and competence in Learning Management Systems (e.g., Moodle, Brightspace/D2L).
• Ability to work independently without immediate direct supervision
• Team member, able to work well with others toward a common goal

Course-Specific Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles of sustainability and it practices in early childhood education.

Contact Information

Recruiter: Erin Biancaniello - [e-mail]
Hiring Manager: Sandra Della Porta - [e-mail]

Please Note

Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.

As per Article 12.08 of the Collective Agreement

Members shall not accept any appointment which, taken together with all other appointments at the University, would cause the member to exceed the maximum number of regular hours (i.e., not overtime hours) allowable in a work week under the Employment Standards Act, as amended from time to time.

The Brock University and Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4207-5 Collective Agreement governs part-time Education Instructors in the Faculty of Education. The Agreement can be accessed on the Office of People and Culture website - https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/.

Additional Comments

Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:
http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/

Academic terms generally run from

Fall – September to December

Winter – January to April

Spring – May to July

Summer – July to August

*Actual dates can be found on the Timetables available on the Office of the Registrar web page: https://brocku.ca/registrar/toolkit/registration/

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or as from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. Brock …

We are committed to inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.