Part-time Professor, Early Childhood Education

Georgian College•Ontario, ON

2d•CA$73 - CA$160•Onsite

About The Position

Located in Barrie 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 Barrie campus.

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