Adjunct Instructor - Early Childhood Education - Corporate Training

SAIT • Edmonton, AB

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS) at SAIT offers a wide range of programs designed to support lifelong learning, career advancement (through reskilling and upskilling) and customized talent development solutions for corporations. We are seeking an experienced and engaging instructor to support the delivery of an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate program for a cohort of learners in Siksika Nation. This program is designed to support participants in achieving or advancing their Early Childhood Educator certification through a combination of classroom instruction, experiential learning, and practicum support. The successful candidate will deliver course content through a blended learning model, fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive, and learner-centered environment while supporting student success throughout the program. Virtual programming will be 6 hours total per week and synchronous facilitation at the client location will be once a week for 8 hours total. Facilitation of the following courses for this delivery: COMN 200 - Communications in Early Childhood Education, DIGI 200 - Digital Literacy in Early Childhood Education, ECED 250 - Programming 2: Play and Provocation. This position requires travel to Siksika Nation approximately one day per week for classroom facilitation and learner engagement activities. All other instructional delivery, learner support, grading, and administrative duties will primarily be completed virtually.

Requirements

• Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree
• Level 3 Early Childhood Educator certification
• Postsecondary teaching, facilitation, or adult education experience.
• Minimum of five years experience working in Early Learning and Child Care environments.
• Strong virtual facilitation skills and comfort using online learning technologies.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and coaching abilities.
• Understanding of Indigenous perspectives and commitment to culturally responsive teaching practices.
• A high degree of flexibility and adaptability to unexpected and changing conditions

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Indigenous communities is considered a strong asset.
• Teaching or facilitating ECE-related coursework.
• Supporting practicum learners in workplace settings.
• Curriculum adaptation for blended or hybrid delivery models.
• Working within community-based education initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate instructor-led learning sessions both in person and virtually.
• Deliver content across a variety of Early Childhood Education courses, including topics related to: Childhood wellness, Early learning programming, Child development, Literacy and numeracy, Indigenous perspectives in Early Childhood Education.
• Create engaging and interactive learning experiences that support adult learners.
• Evaluate assignments, assessments, and other course requirements.
• Provide timely feedback and learner support.
• Monitor learner progress and identify opportunities for academic support.
• Participate in practicum-related activities, including coaching, mentorship, and learner evaluations as required.
• Work collaboratively with program coordinators, instructional teams, and community partners.
• Support culturally respectful and community-informed learning experiences.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree