Instructor Early Childhood Education Cambridge

Please note that this position will be located in Cambridge.

Function & Overview

Reporting to the Associate Dean Community Services the Instructor isinvolved in the program delivery of all current program offerings at Six Nations Polytechnic within the Early Childhood Education Program. The Instructor develops and updates course content fosters a supportive teaching and learning environment and delivers materials in diverse formats integrating Indigenous Knowledge and perspectives. The Instructor is required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff students stakeholders and the community; contributing to a culturally supportive teaching learning and work environment consistent with Hodinsh:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ganigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

Duties

The duties of the Instructorinclude without limitation:

Program Planning and Delivery

• Preparingand delivering course lectures activities materials andassignments inclusive of Indigenous Knowledge;

• Preparingand deliveringcourse content in synchronous (realtime) and asynchronous (accessible at any time)formats;

• Coordinatingsmall group discussions andactivities;

• Designing grading and providing feedback for a variety ofassessments andevaluations;

• Meetingwith students for consultation onrequest;

• Carrying out all duties in an online and/or blended (online and inperson) learning environment as required by and in response to changes to the operating environment ofSNP;

• Conforming to deadlines and reportingrequirements;

• Supporting program partnership agreements and relationships asapplicable;

• Contributing to and maintaining a supportive environment conducive to learning and employment with SNP;

• Collaborate with Field Placement Specialist to engage community organizations and partnersto facilitate student achievement of field practicum learningoutcomes.

Evaluation & Records

• Completing and submitting student evaluations at required intervals as noted by program schedule;

• Filing and tracking of all paperwork as it pertains to student files;

• Tracking student progress identifying and providing extra supports where needed;

• Referring students to Student Success Officer as required;

General Administration

• Developing an approved annual work plan for the efficient and effective discharge of all duties;

• Participating in the interUnit planning and delivery of student orientation Annual Celebration community and other events;

• Adhering to all policies and processes including conforming to deadlines and reporting requirements;

• Participating in staff Board ad hoc ordinary committees working groups program advisory meetings and staff training and information sessions as required; and

• Other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or related field;

• Registered as an Early Childhood Educator ;

• Minimum of 5 years practical work experience inthe field of Early Childhood Education.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and/or experience working with Indigenous Communities or childcare settings;

• Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on written expression;

• Sound interpersonal skills including communication negotiation confidentiality and professional judgement;

• Demonstrated competencies in strategic thinking organization coordination analysis policy development and change management;

• Ability to work under pressure and manage schedules portfolios and timelines to meet demanding deadlines;

• Capacity to work both independently and in a team setting;

• Demonstrated familiarity with standard desktop computing programs including spreadsheets word processing and database applications on the Windows 2010 (or later) operating system; and

• Contributing to a culturally supportive teaching learning and work environment consistent with Hodinsh:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ganigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

Criminal Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Background Check Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) prior to the first day of work at Six Nations Polytechnic and an Offence Declaration that is satisfactory to SNP by their first day of employment at Six Nations Polytechnic.

At Six Nations Polytechnic we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive safe and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities as may be requested.

Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

Application deadline: Until filled

Job Type: Approx 12month contract

Schedule:

• 7.5 hour shifts
• Monday to Friday