Are you passionate about shaping the future of early childhood education and inspiring the next generation of educators? We are seeking a dedicated Instructor to join our team and provide exceptional training and mentorship to aspiring early childhood educators. If you have a strong background in early childhood education and a commitment to fostering student success, we invite you to join us in making a lasting impact in the field of education.
Position Type: Regular
Location: Miramichi
Salary Range: $53,508.00 to $75,400.00/annum (successful candidates may be eligible for a higher maximum step, up to $82,342.00 per annum, based on their level of post-secondary education).
You will be collaborating with and reporting to the Academic Chair of Arts and Community, as a member of the faculty team. You will be responsible for ensuring planning and preparing instructional materials and resources; establishing and managing a positive learning environment; instructing and evaluating students; building and sustaining professional relationships with students, colleagues, community partners, and stakeholders; as well as other related duties.
Specific instructional areas and courses within the program may include, but are not limited to:
- Observation and Documentation
- Child Development
- Literacy Rich Environments
- Curriculum Development
- Outdoor Play
- Pedological Leadership
- Inclusion and Advocacy in Early Childhood
The successful incumbent will be willing and able to integrate technology and active student learning techniques into teaching practices. You will also plan, evaluate and monitor student practicum placements.
Education/Experience:
- A minimum of one-year certificate/diploma in Early Childhood Education and/or a related field with a preferred minimum of five (5) years of recent and related working experience; (OR)
- Bachelor's degree education, social sciences or a related discipline and a preferred minimum of three (3) years of recent and related working experience.
- Related experience must include recent experience in a licensed early childhood education centre or related role, as well as extensive experience with the New Brunswick Curriculum Framework for Early Learning and Child Care.
- A working knowledge of MS Office is required.
- Preference may be given to candidates with experience teaching in post-secondary environment in a blended delivery format.
Professional Skills:
- Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, analytical ability, and innovative thinking.
- Self-motivated, service and results oriented.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
- A desire for continuous learning and growth.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Preference may be given to candidates who have experience working in a post-secondary environment.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.
- A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
- Become a member of the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- NBCC supports the wellbeing of its employees. We provide free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
- Paid sick and vacation leave.
- Volunteer leave.
- Tuition Reimbursement Programs (Employee: Tuition Reimbursement Program AND Family: Tuition Reduction Benefit - Spouse and Children).
This position is a unionized position where the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NBUPPE - Education (Instructional) collective agreement for the College.
The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the Province.
We promote an equal opportunity work environment.
All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application, with a resume, online by July 18, 2024. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.
