Early Learning and Child Care; ELCC) Instructor, Sessional

Position: Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Instructor, Full-Time Sessional
Location: Central Foothills (Sundre)

Position Summary  Faculty at Red Deer Polytechnic:
Are passionate about teaching, learning, and student success.
Pursue professional learning to continually enhance their practice and their discipline.
Are recognized for their contributions to both local and global communities.

Role Description  As Red Deer Polytechnic’s future takes shape, growing our breadth of credentials (to include our own degrees) and programs, our institution has high expectations of our amazing faculty. But we do recognize that new hires may not have all the skills and experiences when applying. We want you to know that there is some flexibility to develop your talents over time.

The initial focus for new faculty will be on teaching and student success with many opportunities for professional development, growth and collaboration. Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is committed to all faculty acquiring the identified Key Attributes over time.
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Position Responsibilities  Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) is seeking Full-Time Sessional instructors in the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) program. Faculty in the ELCC program focus on creating opportunities for courageous ways of being, responsive relationships, and empowering changemakers. The successful candidates will draw upon their experience in early childhood education and variety of resources to teach up to five certificate-level courses primarily in person, on the RDP campus in the winter term.

Instructional times are dependent on assigned workload.
Applicants should provide evidence of capacity to teach three or more of the following:
Year One ELCC Courses:
ELCC 1201 - Foundations of ELCC
ELCC 1211 – Child Development
ELCC 1212 - Play and Documentation
ELCC 1213 – Interpersonal Relations
ELCC 1215 – Literacies and Dramatic Play
ELCC 1217 - Guiding Behaviour
ELCC 1218 – Responsive Experiences
Course outlines can be reviewed on the RDP website.
Information about the ELCC program is available on the RDP website:
Early Learning and Child Care Certificate
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Required Qualifications   Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related discipline.
A minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience working in a variety of early childhood program environments for children (birth to age
8), such as day care, preschool, or school-age care.
Experience teaching adult learners, in-person and online, especially in post‑secondary.
Demonstrated awareness/knowledge of the document: "Flight:
Alberta’s Early Learning Framework".
A willingness to teach on‑campus multiple days per week each term.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Proficiency with educational technologies for teaching.

Preferred Qualifications   Graduate degree in a related field
Post‑secondary teaching experience
Experience teaching in an on‑campus classroom learning environment
Familiarity using Brightspace as a Learning Management System
Experience teaching adult English language learners
Benefits and Compensation Information   Alberta Blue Cross extended health and dental plans, and health spending account.
There is a tuition waiver for RDP credit courses for you as well as your immediate family members, as well as opportunities for professional development funding.
The Local Authorities Pension Plan is also offered as an option to those who have served a waiting period.
There is paid time off due to Institution closures between Christmas and New Year general holidays.
This position also offers an additional 8% of the regular salary in lieu of vacation.
Desired Start Date  December 9, 2026
Position End Date (if term‑certain)  April 30, 2027
Hours of work  You will be employed on a full‑time basis. It is understood that the hours of work involved will vary,…