ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Anderson College is a premier Career College with locations across the GTA, Hamilton, and Southwestern Ontario. Offering a wide range of health care and human services programs, Anderson College is a value-based organization that believes in high quality education, student satisfaction and industry-relevant facilities.
The Founding Principle of Anderson College is embodied in the following statement:
"We believe in empowering people through education. We achieve this by delivering timely, holistic educational environments to targeted markets.”
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a competent and dedicated Early Childhood Educator, Instructor to join our team at our North York location. Please note, daytime class schedules are from 9am-1pm.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Mentor, coach and support students through a commitment of educational excellence and passion of early childhood education
- Responsible for creating an effective and positive adult learning environment
- Teach the curriculum as outlined by the college of ECE and in adherence with the entry to practice requirements.
The ideal candidate:
- Is passionate about Early Childhood Education and sharing their knowledge and experience with others
- Enjoys the dynamics of teaching and learning
- A commitment to lifelong learning through ongoing participation in professional development
- Utilizes effective organization and time-management skill set
- Effective working in both a team environment and independently
- Employs excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language
- Proven leadership and motivational skills and can work well under pressure
- A proven commitment to providing innovative and inclusive teaching strategies
- Evidence of an ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Share industry-related knowledge, expertise, and passion with the students
- Respond to student inquiries and provide feedback to students in a respectful and timely manner
- Record student attendance and grades
- Develop and maintain a supportive learning community
- Provide guidance and support to adult learners
- Deliver course content using Brightspace/D2L Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Deliver instruction that meets program objectives as set out in the curriculum
- Evaluate student performance fairly, promptly and consistently
- Collaborate with other teams (Student Services Team, Academic Department, etc.) to contribute positively to the student experience
- Support the administrative functions of the campus to enhance the student experience
- Act in a manner that upholds the professional expectations and standards of Anderson College of Health, Business and Technology
Required Qualifications:
- A relevant combination of education and experience normally acquired through a degree in an Early Childhood Education/Child Studies discipline (RECE) with 5 years of recent, relevant and progressive industry experience
- Previous post-secondary teaching experience will be considered an asset.
- Must be registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
- Advanced computer literacy and a demonstrated willingness to acquire and use learning tools (such as Anderson College D2L learning system) commensurate with departmental requirements
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal and problem-solving, conflict and stress management skills
- Excellent grounding in best practice and emerging knowledge, skills and attitudes in the field
- Current CPR and First Aid
- An ability to apply an understanding of diversity and inclusiveness to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
Applications from people with disabilities are welcomed and encouraged. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Anderson College is committed to protecting the safety and welfare of employees, students, and the general public, and upholding the reputation and integrity of the College. For this reason, final applicants will be asked to undergo a background check.
We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Anderson College. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- Are you currently registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators?
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-08-26
Expected start date: 2025-09-02