Instructor, Indigenous Early Childhood Education

5 months ago


Saskatoon, Canada SIIT Full time

Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our nine Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

**Nature and Scope**

The Instructor will also be responsible for delivering up to three courses of Indigenous Early Childhood Education (INECE) Level I programming. The Instructor will play an important role in the recruitment and evaluation of the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process for INECE Level I programming. As an employee of SIIT, positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission and mandate.

**General Accountability**

The Instructor will also be responsible for supporting eligible students through the program using the PLAR Framework, an independent study, credit granting alternative to attending in-class online for individuals with previously gained training, knowledge and experience. The Instructor will act as mentor to guide these particular students through a series of knowledge demonstration exercises. The Instructor will be responsible for delivering a specific program according to the needs of the community, funding agency, or employer. Working collaboratively with staff and community contacts, the Instructor demonstrates a strong commitment to creating and maintaining a creative and positive learning environment and experience for students. The position includes the following broad range of accountabilities:
**Specific Accountabilities**

**_ Instruction and Administration_**
- Instruct three Early Childhood Education Level I courses: Introduction to Play, Guiding Children's Behavior, Health, Safety and Nutrition.
- Prepare lesson plans and appropriate delivery methods, following the curricular outcomes provided
- Use appropriate methods of facilitation, modeling, and coaching to facilitate learning
- Work closely with students to identify their barriers and guide them to determine appropriate solutions
- Provide assistance, guidance, referrals, and information to participants as required for each program
- Accommodate eligible students using the PLAR process, assessing previously gained knowledge and competencies
- Create and maintain all course-related materials including evaluations, attendance records, and course evaluations
- Incorporate digital literacy within all aspects of the program, where applicable
- Make recommendations to modify course objectives, course outlines, curriculum, and evaluation procedures, where applicable
- Keep current and relevant in applicable teaching areas, educational standards, industry trends, and best practices
- Assist with the planning and coordination of other employment preparation skill-building certificate training
- Maintain program data and complete reports in a timely manner
- Provide career information and assist participants with identifying their skills and strengths in a portfolio
- Adhere to and promote SIIT policies and procedures
- Provide assistance in locating practicum placements
- Supervise students while completing their practicum placements

**_
Student Success_**
- Respect, honour, and acknowledge the uniqueness of each student including their unique languages, cultures, traditions, histories, as well as prior learning and life experiences
- Create and maintain a creative and positive learning environment that provides the opportunity for meaningful learning and skill development
- Develop and maintain respectful relations using problem-solving and constructive resolution of student issues, and if necessary, recommend action to the applicable supervisor regarding participant behaviour
- Ensure a positive, diverse, inclusive work and learning environment

**_
Partnering & Relationship Building _**
- Network and build relationships with appropriate employment agencies, networks, and employers in the community
- Develop a familiarity with the labour market in the region
- Research existing employment and volunteer opportunities in the specific region, network and communicate with potential employers
- Plan a project in collaboration with participants to facilitate the development and practice of workplace skills
- Link participants to work placements or volunteer opportunities

This position will work remotely and may have irregular working hours during the evening and weekends. This program will be facilitated** online** for students through our learning management system.

**Required Competencies**:Flexible and Adaptable, Effective Communication, Relationship Building, Results Oriented



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