Thompson Rivers University·Kamloops, British Columbia
Teach ECED 3450 (Program Development – Infants and Toddlers) in the Winter 2027 semester.
Instruct students on best practices for infants and toddlers in group care, including developmentally appropriate, enriching approaches.
Guide students in establishing welcoming physical environments and supporting warm child-adult interactions.
Support student learning on schedules and caregiving routines that meet the needs of infants and toddlers.
Facilitate learning on educator and parent partnerships.
Teach students to critically reflect on current research related to philosophy and pedagogy of infant and toddler care and education.
Develop and deliver culturally appropriate curricula.
Integrate Indigenous knowledge and teaching methods into instruction.
Build student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect.
Develop innovative programs for young children using current early learning frameworks
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 Education (Faculty of Education and Social Work) at Thompson Rivers University is seeking a sessional faculty member who will teach ECED 3450 (Program Development – Infants and Toddlers [3 credits]) in the Winter 2027 semester. ECED 3450 (Program Development - Infants and Toddlers): Best practices for infants and toddlers in group care are enriching, developmentally appropriate, and based on the principles of caregiving. Students explore the educator’s role in establishing a welcoming physical environment, active learning, warm supportive child-adult interactions, schedules and caregiving routines that meet the needs of infants and toddlers, educator and parent partnerships, and pedagogical narrations. Students also critically reflect on current research related to philosophy and pedagogy of infant and toddler care and education.
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.
Certificate to practice in Infant Toddler Education and/or experience working with infants and toddlers; Experience in curriculum making with infants and toddlers.
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 1 Organizational Unit Thompson Rivers University -> Faculty of Education and Social Work ->
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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.
Certificate to practice in Infant Toddler Education and/or experience working with infants and toddlers; experience in curriculum making with infants and toddlers.
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.
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 in the Kamloops–Thompson area.
three years of successful post-secondary teaching experience.
active participation in ongoing research and/or community activities contributing to opportunities for students within the ECE program.
Preferred: experience implementing curriculum and thinking with reconceptualist theories and curriculum
Market context
In British Columbia, sessional faculty roles in early childhood education often attract candidates with graduate training and hands-on practice in infant and toddler settings. This role is competitive because it combines a master’s degree, infant/toddler certification or experience, and curriculum development experience with young children and families. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and tailor your application to show specific infant/toddler teaching and curriculum examples.