Administration and Leadership in Early Childhood Education and Care

for teaching assistants, graduates service assistants & sessional lecturers

ta402331- winter 2027-frhd
* 3190*de administration and leadership in early childhood education and ca reteaching assistant work assignment type of work assignment and bargaining unit:

gta, unit 1

academic unit:

family relations and applied nutrition

semester(s) of assignment(s):

winter 2027

this work assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed job security period:

some

course number:

frhd
* 3190*de

course name:

administration and leadership in early childhood education and care

course format:course description:

see course calendar

other course description or assignment information:

this course examines the roles and responsibilities of administrators in programs for children with emphasis on the development of appropriate policies and procedures; management of human and financial resources; and internal and external communication within the context of multidisciplinary settings. Attention will be given to quality assurance, professional ethics, and continuing professional development.

200

level of appointment for gta, gsa-1 uta(s)

the following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.

this posting includes multiple work assignments:

yes

number of available 0.25 (35 hour) work assignments:

0

number of available 0.5 (70 hour) work assignments:

2

number of available 0.75 (105 hour) work assignments:

0

number of available full 1.0 (140 hour) work assignments:

0

total number (load) of assignment(s) available:

2

duties and responsibilities anticipated duties and responsibilities:

• orientation-training
• office hours
• preparation
• student consultation
• meetings
• invigilating exams
• grading
• other duties (specify below)

other duties described:

accurate and consistent grading of written work to be completed within 2 weeks, with constructive feedback as needed.prompt and professional communication with instructor and students.respond to student queries as required.completion of making education accessible, accessible service provision and environmental health & safety on-line courses (if not previously completed).invigilation of final examination in this course.availability throughout the entirety of the work assignment, including the undergraduate final exam period.

qualifications required

qualifications:

applicants must include a cover letter which provides a detailed explanation of how they meet each required and preferred qualification in addition to their resume.
1) must be currently enrolled in a masters or doctoral degree program in family relations and human development or a closely related field.
2) substantive knowledge of course content demonstrated by undergraduate or graduate coursework, research area, or other professional development.

preferred qualifications:

1) practical or applied experience related to course content.
2) experience grading (including online grading).
3) providing timely and accurate evaluation of student assignments aligning with marking rubric/scheme.
4) assessing and providing constructive feedback on oral and/or written work.
5) online communication/facilitation skills; must enjoy facilitation of learning in online setting.
6) registered, or have completed the requirements for registration in, the college of early childhood educators.

days required and wagesdays and times required:

availability throughout the duration of the work assignment as noted below under period of the work assignment. This includes being available for the entirety of the undergraduate final exam period.

period of the work assignment (start date and end date):

january 7, 2027 to may 7, 2027

wage rate (per hour, per semester, per full-load 1.0 work assignment):other posting information application deadline (all postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

friday, november 13, 2026

posting email contact:hiring contact information:

department of family relations and applied n

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