Are you interested in gaining experience working with adult learners to help them develop competencies and skills as early childhood educators.

If you are interested in a Northern and cultural learning approach, this position is for you.

The Instructor, Early Childhood is not only responsible for instructing courses related to early childhood education, evaluating the courses and supervising students, but they also must maintain a learning environment which is conducive to providing the highest quality of education possible.

The incumbent conducts need assessments and develops, delivers and evaluates creative programming to meet those needs.

Key Responsibilities: Instructs in assigned courses both on campus and online distance delivery Develop and routinely revise course materials which are relevant, current and consistent with subject content Undertake administrative tasks related to the delivery of instructional activities Promote Aurora Colleges activities, maintain public relations and market program actives Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Detailed theoretical and practical understanding of specific subject matter of instruction Ability to research and update course materials and deliver methods to maintain current programs Knowledge of educational issues in the NWT and challenges that adult students face in NWT communities Ability to conduct basic academic counseling and provide life skill coaching Proven skills in budgeting and anticipation of long-term needs and requirements of the program Demonstrated human resource and team building skills Key qualifications would be attained by: A Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Studies or Education (Early Years/Primary focus) 3 years of experience in Early Childhood Education including diversity,



children with special needs and working with Indigenous communities 1 year of teaching adults in a community college and /or university A bona fide requirement of the job is the completion of six weeks of full time coursework in adult education within the first two years of employment and completion of a certificate in Adult Education within five years of hire. EQUIVALENCIES A relevant Masters degree 2 year of experience in Early Childhood Education including diversity, children with special needs and working with Indigenous communities, including teaching adults in a community college and /or university. GNWT Inquiries Inquiries Only: Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.

More Information Term Position This job opening is for a term ending June 30, 2027.

Indigenous Employment Policy Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive priority consideration under the Indigenous Employment Policy.

Criminal Records Check Candidates must provide a satisfactory criminal record check.

Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition.

Diversity and Inclusion The Government of the Northwest Territories is an inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability and you require support during the hiring process, you are encouraged to identify your needs if you are contacted for an assignment or interview so that you may be accommodated during the hiring process.

Eligibility Eligibility lists may be created from this competition to fill future term and indeterminate positions.

Equivalencies Equivalencies may be considered based on a one-year of directly related experience equivalent to one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.

However, combinations of education and experience must often be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For a full list of equivalencies that will be considered for this role, please contact human resources.

Job Opening Information Job Opening ID # 28406 Closing Date: October 21, 2026 - 23:59, Mountain Time Salary Information The salary range for this position is from $59.62 per hour to $71.22 per hour (approximately $116,259 - $138,879.) plus an annual Northern Allowance of $3,700.

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📌 Instructor, Early Childhood (Yellowknife)
🏢 Government of Northwest Territories
📍 Yellowknife