Instructor (50% Temporary) - Early Childhood Care & Education (Prince Rupert)

Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Prince Rupert campus, invites applications for 50% temporary Instructor in the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program. The appointment will commence August 26, 2024 and end August 25, 2025 (subject to minimum enrolment). Salary will be in accordance with the CUPE Instructional Scale (range: $1,353.58 - $2,169.04 biweekly) plus a comprehensive benefit plan.

Coast Mountain College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life. We welcome and encourage all applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date.

Duties:  The instructors are responsible for contributing to the academic success of students in the ECCE program. This includes course preparation, teaching and guiding students, providing feedback, correction, encouragement, and direction. Courses will be delivered in a combination of face-to-face and distributed learning (online).

A minimum of both a Bachelor and Master’s degree in the field of Early Childhood Education or a related discipline along with early learning experience and teaching experience at the post-secondary level in the area of early learning. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required skills include:

• Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based teaching with the ability to inspire and motivate learners
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for contemporary practices to promote and respect equity, diversity, and inclusion in teaching, learning and professional contexts
• Demonstrated excellence with intercultural competence, particularly in regards to local Indigenous communities
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills
• Strong organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain students in a post-secondary setting

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter (quoting competition #24.090C), clearly indicating which course(s) you are applying to teach, as well as outlining how your background and beliefs will enable you to become a successful educator. Include an updated resume and send both to Coast Mountain College, Human Resources (Email: apply@coastmountaincollege.ca)

NOTE: Only complete applications (with a cover letter and resume included) received to the above noted email address will be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

• Early Childhood Care and Education

• Prince Rupert