Term Instructors – Indigenous Early Childhood Education

Type: Term

Salary: $7,600 per section

NVIT seeks term instructors to teach Indigenous Early Childhood Education (IECE) courses across multiple campuses and online.

Teach assigned courses in the IECE program. Course schedules and locations are mutually agreed upon with the Community Education department. The instructor may be required to provide instruction during onsite and online sessions.

• Year 1 Term 1
  • ENGL 110 – College Composition
  • PSYC 131 – Applied Interpersonal and Career Development Skills
  • IECE 101 – Child Health and Wellness
  • IECE 102 – Introduction to Indigenous Early Learning and Care
  • IECE 103 – Stories, Ideas, and Pathways of Child Development
• Year 1 Term 2
  • IECE 104 – Pathways of Development
  • IECE 134 – Guiding Through Gifts in Indigenous Early Years
  • IECE 124 – Introduction to Designing Children’s Environment
  • IECE 148 – Practicum I:
    Connecting Theory and Practice
• Year 1 Term 3
  • IECE 125 – Designing Children’s Programs
  • IECE 149 – Practicum II:
    Practicing Competencies
  • IECE 136 – Connectedness to Culture and Community
  • IECE 126 – Programming for Early Years
  • IECE 150 – Practicum III:
    Demonstration
• Year 2 Term 1
  • AECE 204 Early Years Development III
  • AECE 208
    * Special Topics in Child Care
  • AECE 216 Administrative Licensing & Leadership
  • AECE 224 Programming for Early Years II
  • AECE 260 Infant/Toddler Practicum
• Year 2 Term 2
  • AECE 210 Working with Families
  • AECE 214 Aboriginal Communication & Perspectives
  • AECE 226 Natural Environments in Child Care
  • AECE 234 Guidance for Early Years II
  • AECE 265 Special Needs Practicum

• Master’s Degree in a related field. ECE Certificate and Diploma mandatory in Undergraduate Degree. Preference for BC Certificate and Diploma;
• Experience working with children 3 to 12 years of age;
• Experience working in group daycare, head start, or ECE development center or organization (centers that follow BC licensing regulations);
• Experience in classroom teaching and learning practices with Indigenous adult learners at a college or university level;
• Strong team player with excellent human relations skills – faculty members are expected to contribute positively to the life of the school and community;
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing;
• NVIT gives high priority to Aboriginal candidates. All applicants should be experienced in working with Aboriginal people.

Applicants should indicate which courses they are qualified for and interested in teaching.