Instructor - Early Childhood Education

**THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT THE FORT ERIE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE**

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary, secondary, trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes.

**Function & Overview**

Reporting to the Unit Manager - Community Services, the Instructor is responsible for teaching assigned Early Childhood Education courses within a postsecondary environment. The Instructor designs and revises course content, creates a positive teaching and learning environment, designs and implements course assessments, and delivers learning materials to students in a variety of formats. The Instructor is required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff, students, stakeholders, and the community; contributing to a culturally supportive teaching, learning and work environment consistent with Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

**Duties**

The duties of the Instructor include, without limitation:
**Program Planning & Delivery**
- Preparing course activities, materials, and assignments;
- Preparing and delivering course content in synchronous (real-time) and asynchronous (accessible at any time) formats;
- Coordinating small group discussions and activities;
- Designing, grading, and providing feedback for a variety of assessments and evaluations;
- Meeting with students for consultation, on request;
- Carrying out all duties in an online and/or blended (online and in-person) learning environment, as required by and in response to changes in the operating environment of SNP;
- Conforming to deadlines and reporting requirements;
- Preparing detailed monthly and quarterly reports of Unit work, to maintain institutional memory, updating the Academic and Senior Leadership Teams, and informing the Governance Board; and drafting and submitting ad-hoc briefs and reports, as requested by the Director - College & Trades;
- Supporting program partnership agreements and relationships, as applicable;
- Contributing to and maintaining a supportive environment conducive to learning and employment with SNP;

**Evaluation & Records**
- Completing and submitting student evaluations at required intervals as noted by the program schedule;
- Filing and tracking of all paperwork as it pertains to student files;
- Tracking student progress: identifying and providing extra supports where needed;
- Referring students to the Student Success Officer, as required;

**General Administration**
- Developing an approved annual work plan for the efficient and effective discharge of all duties;
- Participating in the inter-Unit planning and delivery of student orientation, Annual Celebration, community, and other events;
- Adhering to all policies and processes, including conforming to deadlines and reporting requirements;
- Participating in staff, Board, ad hoc and ordinary committee, working groups, program advisory meetings, and staff training and information sessions, as required; and
- Other related duties, as required.

**Qualifications**

**Education & Experience**
- Diploma or Undergraduate degree with RECE in good standing;
- Minimum of 5 years' working experience in a relevant field; and
- Prior teaching experience is considered an asset.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**
- Demonstrated competencies in strategic thinking, organization, coordination, analysis, policy development, and change management;
- A general and current knowledge of Hodinǫshǫ:nih history, culture, values, contemporary issues, community priorities, and stakeholders;
- Excellent communication skills with an emphasis on written expression (i.e., faultless spelling and grammar, and professional style);
- Sound interpersonal skills including communication, organization, negotiation, and professional judgement;
- Ability to work under pressure and manage schedules, portfolios, and timelines, to meet demanding deadlines;
- Capacity to work both independently and in a team setting, demonstrating Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo:/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind); and

At Six Nations Polytechnic, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may be requested.

Application Deadline: Wed