New Brunswick Community College (NBCC)

You will be collaborating with and reporting to the Academic Chair of Arts and Community, as a member of the faculty team. You will be responsible for ensuring planning and preparing instructional materials and resources; establishing and managing a positive learning environment; instructing and evaluating students; building and sustaining professional relationships with students, colleagues, community partners, and stakeholders; as well as other related duties.

Specific instructional areas and courses within the program may include, but are not limited to:

• Observation and Documentation
• Child Development
• Literacy Rich Environments
• Curriculum Development
• Outdoor Play
• Pedological Leadership
• Inclusion and Advocacy in Early Childhood
• Interpersonal Communication
• Multimodal Documentation

The successful incumbent will be willing and able to integrate technology and active student learning techniques into teaching practices. You will also plan, evaluate and monitor student practicum placements.

Education/Experience:

• A certificate/diploma in Early Childhood Education and/or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of recent and related working experience in a licensed Early Learning Centre.
• The certificate/diploma/degree must be from a post-secondary institution recognized by EECD for the purpose of recognition of Qualified Educator status with NB Curriculum Framework - English.
• Experience in the area of Early Childhood Education (ages 0-5 years old) and demonstratable understanding of NB Curriculum Framework is required.
• Please refer to the Operator Manual: Full-Time Part-Time Early Learning Childcare Centres - Appendix 25: Educational Institutions with Recognized Early Childhood Education Programs.
• Other related education or post-secondary will only be considered if Qualified Educator status with NB Curriculum Framework - English has been granted by EECD, OR a combination of education and the 90hr Introduction to Curriculum Framework - English.
• Preference may be given to candidates with experience teaching in post-secondary environment in a blended delivery format.
• Teaching experience an asset especially in the area of Early Education and/or equivalent industry area.
• A working knowledge of MS Office is required.

Professional Skills:

• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, analytical ability, and innovative thinking.
• Self-motivated, service and results oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and within a team.
• A desire for continuous learning and growth.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. Subject to competition response, the minimum qualifications may be raised.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

With six Campuses across the province, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) transforms lives and communities across New Brunswick and contributes to the social and economic prosperity of our province.

Why work with NBCC?

• You want to make a difference. By working at NBCC, you can support students in achieving their educational and career aspirations, help meet the needs of employers and contribute to stronger communities across New Brunswick.

• You want to belong to something bigger. NBCC welcomes the individual experiences and perspectives of our learners, our staff and our partners. We nurture a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and has opportunities to add value. NBCC is an equal opportunity employer building a dynamic team that is representative of the communities and industries that we serve.

• We're one of the best places to work in Atlantic Canada. For seven years in a row, we have been named one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers because of our commitment to families, community service and employee engagement. This includes, paid time off to volunteer, comprehensive benefits packages and professional development opportunities.

• A culture that is focused on nurturing a sense of belonging for all employees.
• A salary range of $2,058.00 to $2,900.00 biweekly (successful candidates may be eligible for a higher maximum step, up to $3167.00 biweekly, based on their level of post-secondary education).
• Become a member of the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• NBCC supports the wellbeing of its employees. We provide free access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Paid sick and vacation leave.
• Volunteer leave.
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs (Employee: Tuition Reimbursement Program AND Family: Tuition Reduction Benefit - Spouse and Children).

This position is a unionized position where the terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NBUPPE - Education (Instructional) collective agreement for the College.

The New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) is committed to being flexible in its operations and to the wellbeing of its employees. This includes considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements, when feasible, to meet the changing needs of the College and its students. In order to ensure our student needs are met, flexible work arrangements cannot extend beyond the New Brunswick border. NBCC employees must be living in a location that is a reasonable distance from one of our seven work locations around the province.

We promote an equal opportunity work environment.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed application, with a resume, online by September 8, 2024. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.