NLC-2276: Instructor, Early Learning and Child Care

Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. The college supports and promotes professional development and wellness opportunities and provides employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following ongoing position available:

Instructor, Early Learning and Child Care

Salary: $70,440 to $108,696 per year
Location: To be Determined
August 12, 2026 to Ongoing

Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in education or in progress is required
• Several years’ work experience in an early learning and childcare setting
• A clean vulnerable sector criminal record check prior to commencement
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license
• A combination of education, training, and experience may be considered

Department: Human Services

Nature and Scope of Work:

Reporting to the Dean, Health, Human Services & University Studies, this position is responsible for planning, preparation, and delivery of instruction and the evaluation of learning to adult learners in the Early Learning and Child Care programs. The position requires coordination with students, other instructors, counselors, practicum supervisors, and administration to facilitate learner success. Travel to practicum agencies across the province is required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Instruction

• Planning and preparing for instruction
• Delivery of instruction, addressing various learning styles and needs
• Courses are delivered in the day and evening. Ability to teach in the evening is a requirement.
• Modify course content to meet evolving needs of students and the field of early childhood education. Courses will be delivered by distance in a synchronous manner using Bongo and Brightspace
• Management and supervision of student practicums

Student Evaluation and Learner Support

• Evaluate and report on student learning
• Conduct performance reviews with individual students, as necessary
• Grade and assess student work
• Work collaboratively with other departments of the College to facilitate learner success

Industry Liaison and Administrative Responsibilities

• Liaison with industry to ensure program is meeting industry needs
• Perform administrative tasks
• Assist in the recruitment and enrolment of students
• Track student attendance
• Submit interim and year-end reports, as required
• Maintain confidentiality and security of student information
• Submit enrolment information and marks in a timely manner

Skills/Knowledge:

• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in online teaching tools

Contacts (Internal and External):

• Deans
• Chairs
• Coordinators
• Faculty

Assets:

• Teaching experience
• Experience using distance education technologies such as Bongo, Brightspace, etc.
• Experience working in diverse learning environments

Successful candidate must provide College or University transcripts and a clean Criminal Record Check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Faculty Association of Northern Lakes College.

Note: Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

• Competitive salaries
• Vacation time ranging from three to eight weeks
• Excellent health and dental benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Pension plans with employer contributions
• Comprehensive employee and family assistance program
• Professional development opportunities