Course Lecturer EDEE DISE W27

Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

Kindergarten Classroom Pedagogy

EDEE 253 004

EDEE 253-004. Kindergarten Classroom Pedagogy. (PIF)

Description:

Elementary

Education:

An orientation to the Kindergarten curriculum. Integration of the school subject areas (language arts, second language, mathematics, social sciences, science, expressive arts, moral and religious education, and physical education) in a manner appropriate to the developmental level of the pre-school child. This course is not Team Taught or offered online. This course is taught in French. A high level of proficiency in French and ability to teach in French are required

Term:
Winter 2027 Appointment dates:
December 21, 2026 - April 30, 2027

3

Education Building (EDUC 629)

Tuesday, 02:35 pm-05:25 pm

Education:

MA in a relevant field (i.e. preschool/Kindergarten education) Teaching degree or equivalent in Kindergarten education PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset

• Experience as a master teacher/ instructor in:
  Early childhood pedagogy & developmentally appropriate practice QEP 4- & 5-year-old preschool programs Play based approaches in early childhood Early literacy & numeracy, and multi-literacies for preschool aged children Unit planning (UBD) for early childhood classrooms
• Experience as early childhood school administrator, and/or early childhood master teacher/instructor in the Quebec educational system
• Familiarity with the professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l'Education

Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) at the undergraduate or graduate level Knowledge of the impact and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion Familiarity using my Courses, ZOOM and other similar online platforms to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiences Familiarity teaching blended classes is an asset Familiarity with the application of a variety of digital teaching and learning tools

Commitment to working with a team of committed and engaged instructors. Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting minimum of 2 weeks in advance of course start time

October 1-15, 2026 Final date to receive applications:
October 15 (11:59 PM)

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