Instructor, Educational Assistant and Early Learning and Child Care Programs

INSTRUCTOR, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT AND EARLY LEARNING AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS

Faculty of Human Services

Job Number: 24-095

Location: Cold Lake Campus

Position type: Full-time Term

  • (1) Full-time term until June 2026

Posting date:  July 14, 2025

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

Closing date: We will begin reviewing resumes on July 14, 2025


ABOUT THE POSITION

Portage College is currently looking for an enthusiastic individual with a strong background in education to teach in our Educational Assistant and Early Learning and Child Care program at the Cold Lake campus. The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their teaching methods and practices. This role may require evening instruction. Some of the responsibilities include:

  • Theory and practical instruction in the College’s Educational Assistant and Early Learning and Child Care program.
  • Preparation and delivery of subjects in both lectures and practical labs.
  • Assist with curriculum development and/or revision.
  • Develop exams, quizzes and other evaluation material for students.
  • Manage and evaluate student progress in the program.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor of Education with a background in special education and early childhood.
  • Previous experience instructing adult learners at a post-secondary institution would be beneficial.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Dynamic and flexible teaching style to work with a variety of learners.
  • Knowledge or experience with Moodle or other Learning Management System would be an asset.
  • Strong computer skills, especially with MS Office.
  • Ability to work flexible schedule, including evenings.
  • Successful applicant will be required to provide a current police information check.


As a member of the Faculty Association, our instructors have access to a number of benefits that include generous vacation days (42 vacation days/year plus other paid time off), participation in the College pension plan, excellent health and dental benefits, and access to a strong professional development fund that allows employees to grow and develop professionally by taking college or university courses or attending conferences or workshops. Our employees’ dependants can also apply for tuition bursary discounts if they enroll in a program at Portage College.


HOW TO APPLY

Portage College is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society.

Please note we do not accept third-party resume and cover letter submissions.

The College appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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About Portage College

We acknowledge that Portage College’s service region is on the traditional lands of First Nation Peoples, the owners of Treaty 6, 8 and 10, which are also homelands to the Métis people. We honour the history and culture of all people who first lived and gathered in these lands.
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