Vocational Instructor - Early Childhood Education (On-Call)

Competition Details

Position Information Position Number P00031 Position Title Vocational Instructor - Early Childhood Education (On-Call) Division / Portfolio Health and Social Development Department / Program Early Childhood Education Location Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm Other Flexible Work Options Your Opportunity The duties and responsibilities of a Vocational Instructor include continuing excellence in one’s field, instructional and professional duties, professional development and service.

Functions and Duties Instructional duties may include any or all of the following : instructional (teaching assignments);

course and program preparation and revision; practicum placement; student contact; student advising; evaluation and marking of student work and other functions related to instruction.

Professional duties may include any or all of the following : curriculum development, student registration and pre registration duties.

Professional development is activity intended to promote teaching excellence, subject area competence and technical competence in the area of professional or instructional expertise.

Service may include any or all of the following : school visitations; participation on OC committees; attendance at articulation meetings;

representing OC at other function; administrative and other duties Education and Experience 1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

A Master’s Degree is preferred.

2. A current License to practice as an Early Childhood Educator

3. An Instructor’s Diploma or valid BC Teacher’s Certificate appropriate to the instructional assignment is preferred, and will be required following appointment in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

1. Five or more years experience working with young children.

4. Experience in curriculum development preferred.

5. Established strong community partnerships will be considered an asset

6. Several years recent teaching experience is an asset Skills and Abilities Candidates must be committed to a team approach, demonstrate good written and oral English skills and have good interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will have an exceptional teaching record with demonstrated learner-centred teaching philosophy. Successful applicants will be an integral part of the team that will help Okanagan College realize the promise of a world-class college.

Candidates will be comfortable in a computerized environment and demonstrate knowledge of programs relevant to their discipline.

The successful applicant will be able to encourage communication between students and faculty. Preferred Qualifications Desired Start Date 04 / 02 / 2024 Position End Date (if temporary) 04 / 01 / 2026 Schedule Annual Salary / Hourly Rate Salary range $71,846 to $115,129 annually;

normal starting salary between $78,872 and $85,897 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience. Appointment Type Vocational - Substitute Special Instructions to Applicants Employee Group Vocational Posting Detail Information Competition Number C002722 Posting Open Date 03 / 19 / 2024 Posting Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Inclusion Statement Okanagan College is committed to increasing the equitable and inclusive participation of marginalized people in all aspects of college life.

We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black People, members of racialized groups / visible minorities, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities or expressions.

People with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application