EU439 A5: Teaching in Kindergarten (Winter 2027)

Wilfrid Laurier University • Brantford, ON

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Supported by the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum, policy, and supporting documents, this course provides an in-depth examination of Kindergarten programs, focusing on developing knowledge, skills, and understandings for creating effective teaching and learning environments in the early years. Specific topics related to Kindergarten include play-based learning, developmentally appropriate practices, authentic assessment and communication strategies, emotional, physical and social well-being, literacy and mathematics skills, problem-solving and innovation. The successful candidate will work with the course lead and/or team in order to provide consistency across sections.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education
• Bachelor of Education and/or K – 10 Teaching Certification
• Ontario teaching experience in Kindergarten
• Education as a required discipline
• Kindergarten as a required area of specialization

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in Education
• Post-secondary teaching experience in Kindergarten/Early Years Education
• Leadership/consultant experience in Kindergarten/Early Years Education

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction for the EU439 A5: Teaching in Kindergarten course.
• Work with the course lead and/or team to ensure consistency across sections.
• Develop and deliver course content aligned with the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum.
• Facilitate learning environments focused on play-based learning, developmentally appropriate practices, and authentic assessment.
• Address topics related to emotional, physical, and social well-being, literacy, mathematics, problem-solving, and innovation in early years education.

Benefits

• Supplementary Remuneration for marking and grading allowance (Article 28.2)
• Supplementary Remuneration for coordination of large classes or multi-section courses (Article 28.3)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level