Contract Position: Instructor, Human Services (Childhood Studies) - Fall 2026

The Opportunity

Keyano College’s School of Health and Human Services is currently seeking Contract Instructors for the Early Learning and Child Care program for the Fall 2026 semester (Aug 26 – December 16, 2026). This program provides students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to pursue professional, supervisory positions in childcare. The successful candidate will teach primarily in the Early Learning and Child Care program but may also teach across the School of Health and Human Services.

Note: this is not a remote or hybrid work opportunity, you will be required to work on campus and relocate to Fort McMurray, AB.

About Us

Keyano College is a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. We are a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be required to:
• Instruct courses across the Early Learning and Child Care program curriculum
• Maintain office hours and student mentorship/engagement
• Perform field supervision and practicum support
• Engage with community stakeholders
• Maintain professional competence and knowledge of subject matter

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in early childhood education plus Government of Alberta Level 3 Early Childhood Educator Certification. Masters in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence and a passion for student success
• Strong communication, presentation, and classroom management skills

Other Qualifications:
• Commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in the learning environment.
• Experience with field education.
• Preference will be given to candidates possessing teaching experience at a post-secondary level, though we encourage candidates with related professional and or educational requirements to apply.

Please note that if your education was received internationally, upon hire we will require you to provide an international education assessment completed through WES, IQAS or one of the other IRCC approved designated organization.

Compensation and Benefits

• Placement on the wage grid is reflective upon educational and experiential qualifications.

Additional Information

At Keyano College, we are committed to fostering an equitable, caring and resilient environment where everyone feels valued and connected to the common goal and the college community. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates who will contribute to the diversity of the College to apply.

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.