Vocational Instructor - Early Childhood Education - Jobs in Kelowna, BC

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Position InformationPosition Number L00046Position Title Vocational Instructor - Early Childhood EducationDivision/Portfolio Health and Social DevelopmentDepartment/Program Early Childhood EducationLocation KelownaOther Flexible Work OptionsYour OpportunityThe duties and responsibilities of a Vocational Instructor include continuing excellence in one’s field, instructional and professional duties, professional development and service.Functions and DutiesInstructional 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 dutiesEducation and Experience1. 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 Educator3. 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 asset6. Several years recent teaching experience is an assetSkills and AbilitiesCandidates 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 QualificationsDesired Start Date 10/31/2022Position End Date (if temporary) 03/29/2024Schedule22.5 hours per week supporting the ECE Work Integrated Learning project.This position will require travel throughout the Okanagan Valley.Annual Salary/Hourly Rate Salary range $62,828 to $100,958 annually; normal starting salary between $69,017 and $75,206 annually, dependent on relevant education and experience.Appointment Type Vocational - Regular Part-timeSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsFor questions about this position, please contact the Program Chair – Terri-Lynn Russell at trussell@okanagan.bc.caPlease note: this position is externally funded and is subject to operational needs and is based on the length of the specific funding grants and whether such funding grants are renewed. The current grant runs until March 31, 2024. The potential exists for extensions or additional/alternate grants.Employee Group VocationalQuick Apply

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