Term Instructors – Indigenous Early Childhood Education

Type:  Term

Salary:  $7,600 per section

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

Responsibilities
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.

Course List By Term

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

Requirements & Qualifications

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.

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

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