Description The Bachelor of Education program in the School of Education (Faculty of Education & Social Work) at Thompson Rivers University is seeking one or two sessional faculty members who will teach one or two sections of EDCD 3100 in Fall of 2026. Robust candidates will have extensive knowledge of child development, and have teaching experience in K-12 and post-secondary settings.

EDCD 3100 (Child Development and Teaching):

This introductory course presents an overview of child development as it relates to K-12 teaching. Theoretical frameworks related to differences in cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural, emotional, and physical development of children and Indigenous views of child development are explored. Teacher candidates learn about trauma-informed approaches to teaching and learning, and the impact of trauma on a child's physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.

Teacher candidates design developmentally appropriate learning experiences that demonstrate an application of course content.



Teacher candidates develop their skills as reflective practitioners by examining their own teaching practice and developing future practice based on the relevant psychology and research covered in the course.

Requirements
A Bachelor of Education is required
A Master of Education is required
Recent successful experience as a K-12 teacher strongly preferred and three years successful full time classroom experience is required
Advanced knowledge of the subject area is required
Experience and excellent understanding of child development and how this relates to elementary or secondary schools is required
Previous successful post-secondary school teaching experience is preferred
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills is required
Proven skills in building intercultural understanding, empathy and mutual respect are required
Demonstrated experience in integrating Aboriginal knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 62) is required
Proven skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 63) is required
Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA10), is required

📌 Sessional Faculty Edcd 3100 02050 11866 (Canada)
🏢 The Bachelor of Education program in the School of Education
📍 Canada