Course Lecturer EDEE 253-004 DISE W27

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

Course Description:

EDEE 253-004. Kindergarten Classroom Pedagogy. (PIF)

Description : Elementary Education: An orientation to the Kindergarten curriculum. Integration of the school subject areas (language arts, second language, mathematics, social sciences, science, expressive arts, moral and religious education, and physical education) in a manner appropriate to the developmental level of the pre-school child.

This course is not Team Taught or offered online.

This course is taught in French. A high level of proficiency in French and ability to teach in French are required

Term:

Winter 2027

Course Credits : 3

Location:

Education Building (EDUC 629)

Schedule:

Tuesday, 02:35 pm-05:25 pm

Appointment dates :

December 21, 2026 - April 30, 2027

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):

Education:

MA in a relevant field (i.e. preschool/Kindergarten education)

Teaching degree or equivalent in Kindergarten education

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field is an asset

Experience:

1.Experience as a master teacher/ instructor in:

Early childhood pedagogy & developmentally appropriate practice

QEP 4- & 5-year-old preschool programs

Play based approaches in early childhood

Early literacy & numeracy, and multi-literacies for preschool aged children

Unit planning (UBD) for early childhood classrooms

• 2.Experience as early childhood school administrator, and/or early childhood master teacher/instructor in the Quebec educational system.
• 3.Familiarity with the professional competencies specified by the Ministère de l’Éducation.

Other:

Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) at the undergraduate or graduate level

Knowledge of the impact and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion

Familiarity using myCourses, ZOOM and other similar online platforms to facilitate quality teaching and learning experiences

Familiarity teaching blended classes is an asset

Familiarity with the application of a variety of digital teaching and learning tools

Other Information:

• •Commitment to working with a team of committed and engaged instructors.
• •Must be available to attend course coordination and planning meeting minimum of 2 weeks in advance of course start date.

Posting Period: October 1-15, 2026

Deadline to apply : October 15 (11:59 PM)

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE)

Course Title:

Kindergarten Classroom Pedagogy

Subject Code:

EDEE 253 004

Location:

Education Building

Schedule:

Tuesday 02:35 pm-05:25 pm

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-15

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