Early Learning and Child Care Instructor

Brief Description

Work in a purpose-driven career with MaKami College, a public post-secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years, with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.

Work in a purpose-driven career with MaKami College, a public post-secondary college that has been helping students for over 20 years, with locations in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta. MaKami College offers students in-person, online, and blended programs in Massage Therapy, Health Care Aide, Business Administrative Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, and more. Rapidly growing, we are working to expand our campuses and are continuously working to add programs to our course catalogue.

We work with our team to grow and develop in areas they are passionate about, focusing on our MaKami Pillars - Leadership, Professionalism, Helpfulness, and Inspiration. MaKami team members are provided with many opportunities for professional career growth in a fulfilling and dynamic work environment. The MaKami team is passionate about creating generational change through education, and we provide the tools and a safe environment for our staff to change the lives of our students and their families.

The primary responsibility of an Instructor is to provide quality academic instruction to students. In addition, it is the responsibility of every Instructor to ensure that each student in his/her class has an enjoyable, productive, challenging, and meaningful experience in that class.

• Provide appropriate, intellectually stimulating instruction in each class by taking into consideration the unique abilities of each student
• Develop curriculum and research and prepare lessons according to College standards/guideliines and with Program Manager approval
• Use a variety of instructional techniques to present curriculum to students (lectures, demonstrations, hands-on training, case studies, independent and group projects)
• Provide individualized instruction when required
• Lead and support students both in-person and online
• Consult with students regarding specific academic or vocational concerns
• Prepare, administer and mark student exams and assignments
• Ensure that classroom lessons run smoothly through the use of effective classroom management techniques that keep students organized, orderly, focused, attentive, on task and academically productive during class
• Develop and administer assessments, practical exams, and assignments to evaluate students' understanding and application of the course material.
• Provide constructive feedback to students to support their learning and development.
• Ensure that attendance is accurately recorded
• Follow specific curriculum guides in instructing on a variety of Early Childhood Education Subjects
• Responsible for managing the Learning Assistants (LAs) time appropriately and communicating the requirements for class and follow-up needs for that class
• Monitor the behaviour of students and staff in the academic setting, work with the Student Advisory Services Team, Strategic Academic Learning Team and the Learning Assistant to monitor classroom operations in terms of absenteeism, tardiness, and discipline
• Other duties as assigned which are deemed necessary to support colleagues in their roles or support the College in achieving its goals and objectives

• Minimum of Level 3 Early Childhood Educator Alberta Certification
• Minimum Early Childhood Education Diploma or equivalent education
• Training and experience in FLIGHT Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework
• Knowledge and / or experience in a variety of Early Childhood Curriculum Approaches (eg., Montessori, Waldorf, Reggio Inspired)
• Experience with Moodle, PowerPoint and Lillio (Formerly HiMama) preferred
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
• Minimum of Instructional Experience or Leadership in Early Childhood Education of 1-2 years
• Have an open-minded and holistic view of Early Childhood Education and the role of an Early Childhood Educator preferred

• Good listening skills and approachable
• Demonstrate knowledge and competence…