Practicum Coordinator and Instructor Regional Municipality

Position Details

Final date to receive applications: 1 June 2026

Department:
Academic

Location:

Oxford International Halifax Centre

Compensation: $52,000 / year

The Practicum Coordinator is responsible for coordinating student practicum placements within the Early Childhood Education program. This role serves as the primary liaison between students, practicum host sites, faculty, and community partners to secure, confirm, and monitor quality practicum experiences that align with program outcomes and regulatory requirements.

Coordinator ensures placements are completed efficiently, professionally, and in accordance with institutional policies and timelines.

This role will transition into a shared Practicum‑Coordinator and Instructor role: 20 hours focus on coordination, 16 hours on classroom instruction with the lead instructor, and 4 hours for additional tasks. The position will operate as 20 hours/week initially, shifting to full‑time as coordinator and instructor on September 1.

• Coordinate and assign student practicum placements with licensed childcare centres, schools, and community partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with practicum host sites.
• Track student eligibility requirements, documentation, and practicum records.
• Teach and assess ECE courses using inclusive, student‑centered instructional practices.
• Monitor student progress and provide academic advising and performance feedback.
• Maintain attendance, grades, and student records.
• Support student orientations, graduations, and day‑to‑day program operations.
• Ensure compliance with Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development regulations, Private Career Colleges Division requirements, and institutional quality standards.
• Contribute to curriculum updates and continuous program improvement.

• Eligibility to work in Canada
• Clear background or criminal record check

• Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Level 2 or
  3) Classification
• Experience in ECE Early Learning classroom: 4 years
• English proficiency

• Experience in Office Administration or related field
• Experience coordinating schedules, placements, or partnerships
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email communication, spreadsheets, and database management
• Knowledge of professionalism and confidentiality within educational settings
• Robust organizational, communication, and relationship‑building skills
• Previous experience with practicum coordination and/or advisement
• Train the Trainer Certification/Adult Education Certificate (Desirable)
• Previous Career College or Post‑Secondary experience (Desirable)

This is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.

Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.