Contract Instructor, Online Math 30-2 Instructor

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NAIT's Department of Continuing Education for the Academic Upgrading program is seeking a math contract instructor to teach two classes of high school grade 12 Math 30-2 courses during the 15-week Winter 2025 term, January to April 2025. The Academic Upgrading program will be offering daily per week in-person delivery for full term.

The Winter 2025 online - synchronous courses will be delivered four days per week in a virtual classroom for Math 30-2 from 10:00 - 11:50am and 12:00 - 1:50pm, between January 8 to April 25, 2025. We are seeking an instructor who has experience in teaching the AB Math High School Education Learning Outcomes. A contracted instructor must have a desire to maintain positive and professional interactions with adult learners at a variety of skill levels, ages, and backgrounds. Instructors must also be able to engage learners in interesting and innovative lessons within the classroom.

Please note: those invited for an interview will be asked to do a short online demonstration lesson as part of the selection process.

Contract Instruction Deliverables:

• Provide classroom instruction using an outcome-based educational approach in a grade 11 or grade 12 high school Math course.
• Utilize appropriate educational technology for communications and course delivery
• Apply classroom management strategies to maintain an effective in-person learning environment for students
• Prepare, create, and deliver lessons and activities that directly support the course Learning Outcomes in a classroom environment
• Create and administer in-person assessments according to Learning Outcomes
• Evaluate and assess student learning and performance
• Maintain student attendance and other documentation as required
• Liaise with the Academic Upgrading staff and colleagues to ensure content relevance, consistent delivery of course materials and testing across sections
• Maintain professional ethical relationships with students and colleagues
• Respond professionally to student issues and concerns
• Seek feedback from students on instructional effectiveness

Skills & Abilities:

• Energetic in leading and motivating students
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Excellent classroom management and instructional skills
• Become proficient in the use of NAIT-LMS Brightspace (D2L), Microsoft Teams, and supported tools for online.
• Ability to prepare, create, deliver, and modify course content to meet varying student learning needs
• Strong orientation to student success and satisfaction and empathetic to student needs
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills
• Computer skills related to course delivery
• Strong online technology skills
• Strong understanding of AB High School Biology curriculum

Qualifications:

• Related B.Ed. or relevant degree preferred
• Proficient in using learning technologies
• Related instructional experience at the high school or post-secondary levels an asset

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

For those individuals who have held previous contracts with NAIT, please ensure that you re-submit your expression of interest through this process for further consideration.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

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NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.

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