Part-Time Professor, Early Childhood Education

Position: PART-TIME PROFESSOR, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Job Description
Part‑time Professor, Early Childhood Education (Job Number: )

Department:
Human Services & Community Safety
Campus:
Barrie
Classification:
Academic
Posting Date:
June 26, 2026
Salary Range: $72.56–$159.79 per hour
Status:
Part‑time
Effective Date:
August 2026

Located in Barrie and reporting to the Associate Dean of Human Services & Community Safety, the incumbent develops and delivers a course in the Human Services and Community Safety academic area for the Early Childhood Education program. Courses may be scheduled and delivered during the day or evening and are planned to be delivered in person at the Barrie campus. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Delivers course(s) in the Early Childhood Education program

Develops and delivers appropriate curriculum to meet course objectives

Incorporates a variety of teaching/learning strategies to meet student needs

Evaluates student progress/achievement

Participates in program and college activities as required

Participates in program revisions and renewal activities as required

Creates and maintains a positive learning environment

Qualifications

Successfully completed a diploma and/or degree in Early Childhood Education

Successfully completed a degree in a related field of study

Successfully completed a Masters degree in a related field is an asset

Current member (or eligible to register) with the College of Early Childhood Educators (Registered Early Childhood Educators)

Minimum five years of Early Childhood Education

A minimum of five years’ experience in the field of early childhood education with front line experience working with children 0–8 years old

Leadership experience in early learning and education

Understanding of the pedagogy in Ontario under the Ministry of Education, Reggio Emilia educational philosophy and experience supporting nature‑based play and learning are key assets

3 years of experience in teaching (face‑to‑face and online modalities) and curriculum development at the post‑secondary level or equivalent experience as a facilitator in the field

Experience creating and facilitating experiential learning opportunities (e.g. field placement, community‑service learning, community engaged research and scholarship, social innovation, etc.)

Extensive experience in working with children, youth and families experiencing complex needs of mental health challenges, behavioural issues and suicide risk assessment and treatment

Experience working with, and an intimate understanding of, issues impacting outcomes for systemically excluded populations

Proven commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Decolonization practice including knowledge and experience of working with diverse communities

Experience embracing change and leading innovation

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Commitment to life‑long learning

Computer literacy: MS Office along with a high comfort level with learning new software such as student learning management systems and various teaching delivery applications

Proven ability to work in a team environment and to foster the same in students

Experience in some or all of the following is an asset: curriculum development, a variety of delivery strategies, learning methodologies, academic advising, and student success strategies

Acceptable proof of education (degree, credentials) from recognized post secondary institutions or confirmation of international equivalencies will be required as part of the selection process.

Georgian College supports diversity, equity and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination and is committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free environment. We invite applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to persons of Indigenous ancestry, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and members of the 2

SLGBTQ+ community. If you are contacted to participate in the interview, please advise the coordinator of any accommodations needed with respect to any materials or processes used to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position will be open until filled.
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