Child and Youth Care Worker Instructor- Halifax
Eastern College
Responsibilities
Job Title: Child and Youth Care Worker Instructor
Company: Eastern College
Location: Halifax Campus, 6940 Mumford Road, Halifax, NS B3L 0B7
Hours: Onsite, Monday to Friday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm AST
Start Date: November 18, 2024
End Date: February 27, 2026
About Us:
Eastern College and its subsidiaries are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers diversity and belonging in the workplace and communities served and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
Eastern College Inc. is a leader in the Private Career College industry in Atlantic Canada. Established in 1983 we have delivered training in a modular approach to students to enable them to fast-track to job readiness.
At Eastern, we're not just looking for employees; we're seeking passionate individuals who want to join our mission to work collaboratively toward our common goal of preparing job-ready graduates. We're dedicated to providing a dynamic, innovative, and engaging learning environment. If you're ready to shape the future of business education and inspire students, this is the place for you!
Primary Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will provide quality delivery of assigned courses within the Child and Youth Care Worker Program and will show a strong commitment to utilization of a variety of instruction strategies, techniques and delivery methods to meet the learning styles of the students. Successful candidates will teach assigned courses in accordance with course competencies, grade tests, assignments and exams, as well as demonstrate a strong commitment to mentoring students from a wide range of backgrounds.
The successful candidate will support the vision, mission, and values of Eastern College while contributing to a positive, supportive and student-focused team environment of respect, integrity, dedication and readiness, embracing diversity and fostering inclusion.
What you bring to the position:
- University degree with major course work in psychology, social work, or child studies OR a Child and Youth Care Worker diploma
- Minimum of 2 years of practical experience working with youth in a community, educational, or residential facility.
- Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Management and Suicide Intervention is an asset.
- Adult education and teaching experience preferred.
- Experience working with online communication tools such as MS Teams or Zoom is considered an asset.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to embark on this thrilling journey with us, please apply directly through the "Apply" button on our website or the job posting platform.
Additionally, please note that a mandatory assessment is part of our application process. Your participation in the assessment is a crucial step in our selection process, allowing us to better understand your qualifications and fit for the role.
We are committed to building an intentionally inclusive environment that engages, supports, and empowers diversity and belonging in the workplace and communities we serve.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
Applicants with disabilities may notify us of any reasonable accommodations needed to support your participation in the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Base Salary: $25.00