Instructor, Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED)

About Bow Valley College

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Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Instructor, Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) to join the School of Community Studies. If you are an experienced early childhood professional who is committed to student success, inclusive education, and preparing future educators for meaningful careers, we invite you to become part of our collaborative learning community.

Reporting to the Program Chair, the Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction within the Early Childhood Education and Development program while creating an engaging, inclusive, and learner-centered educational experience. You will teach across a variety of learning environments, including face-to-face, online, blended, and workplace settings, using innovative instructional strategies that support student success.

In addition to teaching, you will contribute to curriculum development, assess student learning, provide academic guidance, and collaborate with colleagues and community partners to ensure the program remains responsive to evolving best practices in early learning and childcare.

What You'll Be Doing:

Deliver Engaging and High-Quality Instruction: Create dynamic learning experiences that prepare students for professional practice in the early childhood sector. This includes planning and delivering courses, developing lesson plans, selecting effective instructional strategies, and assessing student learning through ongoing evaluation and timely feedback. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of the program by developing and updating curriculum, learning resources, guides, and assessment tools while maintaining accurate academic records.

Support Student Success: Foster a welcoming and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential. You will monitor academic progress, provide guidance on attendance, conduct, and performance, implement approved accommodations, and connect students with college resources when additional support is needed. You will also participate in student-focused initiatives such as orientations, scholarship and bursary selection, and graduation celebrations.

Build Strong Community and Industry Partnerships: Engage with employers, community organizations, government partners, and industry stakeholders to strengthen relationships that support student learning and program excellence. You will stay informed of emerging trends and best practices in early childhood education, contribute to advisory committees, support articulation and transfer initiatives, participate in recruitment activities, and represent the College within the community.

Contribute to Continuous Improvement: You will help advance the quality and innovation of the program by:

• Participating in curriculum development and program enhancement initiatives.


• Completing required professional development and maintaining instructional excellence.


• Contributing to applied research opportunities where appropriate.


• Following College policies, procedures, and mandatory training requirements.


• Supporting departmental initiatives and special projects as assigned.

What Sets You Apart

You are a passionate early childhood education professional who is committed to preparing future educators through engaging, learner-centered instruction. You bring expertise in early learning and child development, along with the ability to create inclusive learning environments that support diverse learners across face-to-face, online, blended, and workplace settings.

You are a collaborative communicator who builds strong relationships with students, colleagues, and community partners. With excellent organizational skills, experience developing curriculum and authentic assessments, and a commitment to continuous improvement, you are dedicated to delivering high-quality education that prepares graduates for success in the early childhood sector.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Bachelor-Early Childhood Education or related degree.


• 3 years of related experience.


• Valid AECEA (Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta) membership.


• Police Information Check (PIC) including a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).


• An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered.


• Knowledge and subject-matter expertise required to teach relevant portfolio of courses offered in the Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) program at the college.

Preferred:

• Master - Early Childhood Education or related degree, in progress or completed is preferred.


• 4 years of related experience preferred.


• Ability to work to full scope of practice.


• Teaching students in other settings is an asset.


• Curriculum development is an asset.


• Field experience is an asset.


• Computer skills; MS Office, Brightspace/D2L, MS Teams, related software.


• Strong understanding of the role of Early Childhood Educator.

Closing Date: July 7, 2026

This opening is a continuous (faculty) position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check. If your education was received internationally, we will require you to provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.

Please note that only current college employees in fulltime roles who possess the required qualifications and experience will be considered.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.