Careers at NLC

Additional Information:

For over 50 years, the Northern Lakes College vision has been to increase accessibility to educational opportunities. With 25 locations across northern Alberta, program sites throughout Alberta, and a unique Supported Distance Learning model, students can access quality educational opportunities without leaving their community. Students can study from the comforts of home, work, on the road, or from one of the many College locations. Northern Lakes College offers a variety of university transfer, diploma, and certificate programs, including Academic Upgrading, Business & Administrative Studies, Health & Human Service Careers, Pre-Employment & Apprenticeship Trades, Resource Technology, University Studies, and Continuing Education & Corporate Training certificates and courses. We support and promote professional development and wellness opportunities, and provide our employees with an attractive benefits plan and competitive salaries. The College service region offers numerous recreational activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Northern Lakes College has the following full-time positions (two) available:

Instructors, Early Learning and Child Care
Salary: $63,012 to $102,456 per year
Location: Slave Lake
August 18, 2025 to ongoing

Qualifications:

• A graduate degree in education is required. Applicants within a year of completion of a graduate degree in combination with experience in the field may be considered;
• Several years’ work experience in an early learning and childcare setting;
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent communication and organizational skills;
• Class 5 driver’s license;
• Criminal record check vulnerable sector;
• A combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Nature and Scope of Work

The Early Learning and Child Care department is seeking a dynamic and experienced instructor to join our growing team! This position reports to the Dean, Health, Human Services & University Studies and is responsible for planning, preparation and delivery of instruction and the evaluation of learning to adult learners primarily in the Early Learning and Child Care programs. Teaching in other programs such as Educational Assistant and University Studies may be required. The position requires coordination with learners, other instructors, counselors, practicum supervisors and administration to facilitate learner success. Travel to various campuses and practicum agencies is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing for instruction.
• Delivery of Must address various learning styles and needs.
• Courses will be during the day and/or evening.
• Courses will be delivered online using Bongo and Brightspace.
• Management and supervision of student practicums is required.
• Evaluation and reporting of student learning.
• Conduct performance reviews with individual students and performance management, as necessary.
• Performance of administrative tasks.
• Assist in the recruitment and enrolment of students. 
• Track student attendance. 
• Submit interim and year end reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of student information.
• Submit enrolment information and marks in a timely manner.
• Assist students in finding employment, when possible.
• Liaison with industry to ensure program meets industry’s needs.
• Work collaboratively with other departments within the College to facilitate learner success.

Assets

• Post-Secondary teaching experience
• Experience using distance education technologies, e. Bongo, Brightspace, etc.
• Experience working in diverse learning environments.

Successful candidate must provide college or university transcripts and criminal record check to Human Resources prior to commencement.

This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between Northern Lakes College and the Faculty Association of Northern Lakes College.

Please submit a resume quoting the reference number NLC-2206  to: Northern Lakes College, Human Resources, 1201 Main Street SE, Slave Lake, AB  T0G 2A3 or fax resume to: 780-849-5881

Closing Date: June 12, 2025

Northern Lakes College thanks all applicants for their interest in employment; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted