Casual Instructor - Early Childhood Education and Development

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Job Description

About Bow Valley College

For 60 years, Calgary’s college has grown to prepare 14,000 students annually for meaningful careers in health care, social services, business, technology, and creative industries. Every program has a Work Integrated Learning requirement, ensuring students contribute to the workplace before they graduate. With a strong focus on advanced simulation training and Alberta’s evolving needs, Bow Valley College’s new Health Care Centre of Excellence is working to expand space and programs, aimed at graduating four-times as many health professionals annually by 2036.

Proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges, we combine innovative learning with hands-on experience. Home to Alberta’s only major e-sports arena and a state-of-the-art digital production hub. Learn more about the opportunities Bow Valley College creates for students, Calgary, and Alberta at bowvalleycollege.ca .

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Instructor, Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) to join the School of Community Studies. If you are an experienced early childhood professional who is committed to student success, inclusive education, and preparing future educators for meaningful careers, we invite you to become part of our collaborative learning community.

The Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction within the Early Childhood Education and Development program while creating an engaging, inclusive, and learner-centered educational experience. You will teach across a variety of learning environments, including face-to-face, online, blended, and workplace settings, using innovative instructional strategies that support student success.

In addition to teaching, you will contribute to curriculum development, assess student learning, provide academic guidance, and collaborate with colleagues and community partners to ensure the program remains responsive to evolving best practices in early learning and childcare.

What You'll Be Doing:

Provide Quality Instruction in Courses as Assigned

Deliver effective instruction in assigned courses across face-to-face, online, blended, and workplace learning environments. Select instructional strategies that respond to student needs, prepare lesson plans, and develop or update curriculum, instructional guides, and rubrics as requested by the Program Chair. Evaluate student performance on an ongoing basis, provide progress reports to students and administrators, and maintain official academic records as required.

Provide a Positive Learning Experience for Students

Support student success by meeting with students to address academic concerns related to attendance, conduct, and performance. Identify areas of concern and refer matters to the Program Chair when further follow-up is necessary.

Connect students with appropriate institutional supports, such as tutoring and counselling, and ensure approved accommodations are met, including those related to course load, vision or hearing impairments, and testing. Contribute to student success by supporting scholarship and bursary awards and participating in College and departmental events, including orientation and graduation.

Build and Maintain Relationships with Internal and External Stakeholders

Maintain current knowledge of best practices in Early Childhood Education and Development and adapt curriculum as required. Support student articulation and transfer activities, meet with industry stakeholders, and participate in advisory committees and external community meetings as needed.

Build and maintain professional networks with employers, government agencies, and community partners, while participating in recruitment events as scheduling permits. Through these relationships, contribute to promoting the program and the College.

Other Duties and Special Projects

Follow College policies and procedures and complete required professional development and training, including D2L, Unit4 Student Module, Instructional Skills Training, the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), and the Access to Information Act (ATIA), as well as other training as required. Demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in applied research and contribute to other duties and special projects as assigned.

What Sets You Apart

You are an engaging and student-focused educator with a strong commitment to effective teaching and student success in Early Childhood Education and Development. You can adapt your teaching approaches to different learning environments, respond to diverse student needs, and create inclusive learning experiences that help students achieve their academic and professional goals.

You bring the ability to develop and deliver curriculum, assess student learning, provide constructive feedback, and maintain accurate academic records. You are comfortable addressing student concerns, implementing approved accommodations, and connecting learners with appropriate supports to promote a positive and accessible learning environment.

You also value collaboration and continuous professional growth. You build productive relationships with colleagues, employers, government agencies, and community partners; stay informed about current practices in the field; and contribute to curriculum development, program improvement, and student recruitment. You are committed to following College policies and procedures, completing required professional development, and contributing to applied research and other initiatives that advance teaching and learning.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

- Bachelor-Early Childhood Education or related degree.
- 4 years of related experience.
- Valid AECEA (Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta) membership.
- Police information check including a vulnerable sector search.
- An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

- Master -ECE or related degree, in progress or completed is preferred.
- 6 years of related experience preferred.
- Ability to work to full scope of practice.
- Teaching students in other setting an asset.
- Curriculum development an asset.
- Field experience an asset.
- Strong understanding of the role of Early Childhood Educator.

This posting will be used to fill multiple casual positions.

Closing Date: Until suitable candidates are found.

This opening is a casual (faculty) position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check. If your education was received internationally, we will require you to provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.

Union :
BVCFA

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.