Part-time Professor, Early Childhood Education

Georgian College • Ontario, ON

2d • CA$73 - CA$160 • Onsite

About The Position

Located in Owen Sound and reporting to the Associate Dean, Human Services & Community Safety, the incumbent develops and delivers a course in the Human Services and Community Safety academic area for the Early Childhood Education program. Courses may be scheduled and delivered during the day or evening and are planned to be delivered in person at the Owen Sound campus. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
• Delivers course(s) in the Early Childhood Education program
• Develops and delivers appropriate curriculum to meet course objectives
• Incorporates a variety of teaching / learning strategies to meet student needs
• Evaluates student progress / achievement
• Participates in program and college activities as required
• Participates in program revisions and renewal activities as required
• Creates and maintains a positive learning environment

Requirements

• Successfully completed a diploma and/or degree in Early Childhood Education
• Successfully completed a degree in a related field of study
• Current member (or eligible to register) with the College of Early Childhood Educators (Registered Early Childhood Educators)
• Minimum five years of Early Childhood Education
• A minimum of five years’ experience in the field of early childhood education with front line experience working with children 0-8 years old
• Leadership experience in early learning and education
• 3 years of experience in teaching (face-to-face and online modalities) and curriculum development at the post-secondary level or equivalent experience as a facilitator in the field
• Experience creating and facilitating experiential learning opportunities (ex. field placement, community-service learning, community engaged research and scholarship, social innovation, etc.)
• Extensive experience in working with children, youth and families experiencing complex needs of mental health challenges, behavioural issues and suicide risk assessment and treatment
• Experience working with, and an intimate understanding of, issues impacting outcomes for systemically excluded populations
• Proven commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization practice including knowledge and experience of working with diverse communities
• Experience embracing change and leading innovation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to life-long learning
• Computer literacy: MS Office along with a high comfort level with learning new software such as student learning management systems and various teaching delivery applications
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and to foster the same in students

Nice To Haves

• Successfully completed a Masters degree in a related field is an asset
• Understanding of the pedagogy in Ontario under the Ministry of Education, Reggio Emilia educational philosophy and experience supporting nature-based play and learning are key assets
• Experience in some or all of the following is an asset: curriculum development, a variety of delivery strategies, learning methodologies, academic advising, and student success strategies

Responsibilities

• Delivers course(s) in the Early Childhood Education program
• Develops and delivers appropriate curriculum to meet course objectives
• Incorporates a variety of teaching / learning strategies to meet student needs
• Evaluates student progress / achievement
• Participates in program and college activities as required
• Participates in program revisions and renewal activities as required
• Creates and maintains a positive learning environment

Benefits

• Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment.
• Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree