Thompson Rivers University·Kamloops, British Columbia
Teach two sections of ECED 2200 (Practicum 3 – Demonstration Practicum) in the Fall 2026 semester.
Supervise and support students in applying the role of the educator in a community child care program.
Support students in designing and implementing curriculum and taking a leadership role.
Facilitate reflection and practice of ethical decision-making.
Support student projects with young children, including observing and recording children’s learning.
Help students make learning visible to children, families, educators, and the community.
Visit up to 8 students once weekly at their practicum locations in the Kamloops-Thompson area.
Reimburse mileage for practicum travel at the TRU rate
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 9/9/2026 Position End Date (If Applicable) 23/12/2026
The Early Childhood Education Program in the School of Education (Faculty of Education and Social Work) at Thompson Rivers University is seeking sessional faculty members who will teach two sections of ECED 2200 (Practicum 3 – Demonstration Practicum) in the Fall 2026 semester. ECED 2200 (Practicum 3 - Demonstration Practicum): This is an advanced practicum course designed to give students opportunities to apply their skills and knowledge of the role of the educator in a community child care program under the supervision of a practicum instructor and a designated sponsor educator. Students take on a leadership role to design and implement curriculum, in addition to having more opportunities for reflection and the practice of ethical decision-making. Students introduce a project to a group of young children, observe and record children’s learning, and make the learning visible to the children, families, educators, and community.
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.
Three years of successful teaching experience in post-secondary institutions.
Active participation in ongoing research and / or community activities that contribute to and expand opportunities for students within the ECE program.
Experience implementing curriculum and thinking with reconceptualist theories and curriculum. Pay Band $2,575.50 - $2,575.50 ( Sessional Faculty - Academic (per credit) ) Location Kamloops, BC CA (Primary) # of Hires Needed 2 Organizational Unit Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Education and Social Work ->
Education
Diversity and
Inclusion
Commitment: Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
NOTE: To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake please visit our Careers website. External Candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview.
Master’s degree in ECE or a relevant field.
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).
Demonstrated knowledge of early years curriculum, including pedagogical narrations and working with current early learning frameworks.
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 practicum locations.
three years of successful post-secondary teaching experience.
active participation in ongoing research and/or community activities contributing to ECE student opportunities.
Preferred: experience implementing curriculum and thinking with reconceptualist theories and curriculum
Market context
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