Thompson Rivers University·Kamloops, British Columbia
Teach ECED 1440 (Helping Interactions) in the Winter 2027 semester.
Deliver instruction on professional interdependent relationships, leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving.
Support student practice of assertive communication, intercultural awareness, and teambuilding.
Develop culturally appropriate curricula aligned with early learning frameworks.
Integrate Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods into course delivery.
Build student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect.
Demonstrate teaching excellence and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, decolonization, anti-racism and social justice in education.
Visit up to 8 students once weekly at their various practica locations (Kamloops-Thompson area) and arrange transportation as needed
Application Restrictions Open to both Internal and external Job Type Faculty (Sessional) Posting In effect from 20/7/2026 Closing Application Date 31/7/2026 Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing application date and may continue until the position is filled. Instructional Type Academic/Career(max 24 credits) Anticipated Start Date 11/1/2027 Position End Date (If Applicable) 28/4/2027
The Early Childhood Education Program in the School of Social Work (Faculty of Education and Social Work) at Thompson Rivers University is seeking a sessional faculty member who will teach ECED 1440 (Helping Interactions [3 credits]) in the Winter 2027 semester. ECED 1440 (Helping Interactions): Building upon the knowledge and skills acquired in ECED 1340: Communications, students examine the essentials of professional interdependent relationships. Topics include leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving skills. Students practice assertive communication, intercultural awareness, and teambuilding.
A master’s degree in ECE or relevant field is required. For example, a relevant field could include Education, Childhood Studies, Child and Youth Care, or Curriculum Studies.
Evidence of a minimum of three years of knowledge and experience working with young children and families in a licensed early years program or primary classroom (birth to 8 years old).
Demonstrated knowledge of early years curriculum including pedagogical narrations and working with current early learning frameworks to develop innovative programs for young children.
Demonstrated expertise in the course topic areas.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated experience in integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 63)
Proven skills in building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 62)
Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10)
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, decolonization, anti-racism and social justice in education.
A drivers’ license and/or the ability to arrange for transportation to visit up to 8 students once weekly at their various practica locations is required. The sites are within the Kamloops-Thompson area but may not be all in Kamloops or may not all be accessible by public transportation. Mileage rates are updated by TRU. The Faculty of Education and Social Work reimburses mileage only at the rate found on the TRU website.
Master’s degree in ECE or a relevant field (e.g., Education, Childhood Studies, Child and Youth Care, Curriculum Studies).
Minimum three years of knowledge and experience working with young children and families in a licensed early years program or primary classroom (birth to 8 years old).
Demonstrated knowledge of early years curriculum, including pedagogical narrations and working with current early learning frameworks to develop innovative programs.
Demonstrated expertise in the course topic areas.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Demonstrated experience integrating Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods (TRC CA 63).
Proven skills building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect (TRC CA 62).
Teaching excellence, including developing culturally appropriate curricula (TRC CA 10).
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, decolonization, anti-racism and social justice in education.
Drivers’ license and/or ability to arrange transportation to visit up to 8 students once weekly at practica locations; mileage reimbursed at TRU rate
Market context
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