By the end of this course students are able to understand adaptive, behavioural and developmental problems in children, along with difficulties associated with multi-ethnicity as well as with physical and intellectual disabilities. The competency targeted by this course implies the ability to take into account meaningful elements when analyzing situations involving a child’s special needs in order to allow the child to successfully integrate into the childcare service and to identify responses that meet their needs. It also implies the ability to observe and analyze situations involving special needs children in order to determine the underlying reasons for behaviours as well as the needs necessarily associated with the developmental dimensions of these children.
Required Qualifications :
Must have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related discipline and 2 years of teaching experience, or a DEC in Early Childhood Education or Special Care Counselling or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of work experience in a daycare setting. Being familiar with different communication methods and techniques such as cross-cultural, ethical, and interpersonal is an asset. Teaching experience in Early Childhood Education, Special Care Counselling, or a related program such as Special Needs Education, Inclusive Education or Social Work is an asset. Integration Consultancy with Child Care Centres and/or experience working with specific clients groups such as indigenous communities, refugees and immigrants, as well as experience working with parents of children with special needs, more specifically children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is strongly recommended. This course is taught in English; proficiency in English is required. Teaching experience with an adult clientele is strongly recommended.
Champlain College Saint-Lambert, a constituent college of Champlain Regional College, hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusiveness within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
Comments :
Courses will be taught either online or in a classroom setting, based on the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the needs of the College. Experience with online course delivery platforms such as Zoom, Moodle, LEA and Microsoft Teams is an asset.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Tuesday 9-12
(All)
Fridays 9-12
(All)
The schedule and course dates may change based on the needs of the program and subject to enrollment.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that a cover letter is mandatory with your application. Attach your cover letter and CV in one document.
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