Term Instructors - Indigenous Early Childhood Education (Provincial)

Type: Term

Opening Date For Accepting Applications: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Resume Review: Ongoing

Position Start Date: Multiple opportunities

Salary: $7,600 per section

Contact: Human Resources

Email: hr@nvit.ca

Phone: 250-378-3308

Address: NVIT
4155 Belshaw St.
Merritt, BC, V1K 1R1

NVIT is BC's Indigenous Public Post-Secondary Institute. As a leader in Indigenous post-secondary education and a fully accredited member of BC's post-secondary education system, we provide a comprehensive range of programs up to the degree level at our campuses in Merritt and Burnaby. NVIT also delivers programs online and in Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia. Join a growing and innovative institution committed to making a difference in Indigenous education and communities. With an institutional mission to empower learners by strengthening voice and identity through education, NVIT employees honour an atmosphere embedded in Indigenous culture and traditions while cultivating an environment founded on learner-centred principles that promote student recruitment, engagement, and achievement.

Job Description:
NVIT anticipates the need for term instructors to teach Indigenous Early Childhood Education (IECE) courses and invites applications from qualified candidates. NVIT regularly provides IECE courses through the Community Education department across the province. Community-based offerings vary in delivery and the schedule is mutually agreed upon. We are posting to develop a Human Resource bank for IECE Instructors for new and upcoming course deliveries; course offerings are subject to sufficient student enrolment.

Year 1 Term 1

• ENGL 110 - College Composition
• PSYC 131 - Applied Interpersonal and Career Development Skills
• IECE 101 - Child Health and Wellness
• IECE 102 - Introduction to Indigenous Early Learning and Care
• IECE 103 - Stories, Ideas, and Pathways of Child Development

Year 1 Term 2

• IECE 104 - Pathways of Development
• IECE 134 - Guiding Through Gifts in Indigenous Early Years
• IECE 124 - Introduction to Designing Children’s Environment
• IECE 148 - Practicum I: Connecting Theory and Practice

Year 1 Term 3

• IECE 125 - Designing Children’s Programs
• IECE 149 - Practicum II: Practicing Competencies
• IECE 136 - Connectedness to Culture and Community
• IECE 126 - Programming for Early Years
• IECE 150 - Practicum III: Demonstration

Year 2 Term 1

• AECE 204 Early Years Development III
• AECE 208* Special Topics in Child Care
• AECE 216 Administrative Licensing & Leadership
• AECE 224 Programming for Early Years II
• AECE 260 Infant/Toddler Practicum

Year 2 Term 2

• AECE 210 Working with Families
• AECE 214 Aboriginal Communication & Perspectives
• AECE 226 Natural Environments in Child Care
• AECE 234 Guidance for Early Years II
• AECE 265 Special Needs Practicum

Applicants should indicate which courses they are qualified for and interested in teaching.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a related field. ECE Certificate and Diploma mandatory in Undergraduate Degree. Preference is given to BC Certificate and Diploma;
• Experience working with children 3 to 12 years of age;
• Experience working in group daycare, head start, or ECE development center or organization (centers that follow BC licensing regulations);
• Experience in classroom teaching and learning practices with Indigenous adult learners at a college or university level;
• Strong team player with excellent human relations skills – faculty members are expected to contribute positively to the life of the school and community;
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing.

As an Indigenous centre for excellence, NVIT inspires learners to strengthen community. NVIT gives high priority to Aboriginal candidates. All applicants should be experienced in working with Aboriginal people.