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Hiring Unit: Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE)

Course Number-Section and Title: EDEE 253 731/741 - Kindergarten Classroom Pedagogy

Course 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.

Posting Dates August 3 - 14, 2026

Application Deadline: August 14, 2026; 11:59 PM

CL Credits: 3 (This course is not team-taught)

Number of Positions Available: 2

Term: Fall 2026

Course Dates October 21 - November 8, 2026

Contract dates October 5 - November 20, 2026

Schedule: Oct 21-25; Nov 4-8: W-F: 6pm-9:15; Sat: 9am-Noon & 1:00pm – 4:30pm, Sun: 9am-12:15pm

Location: Chisasibi (731); Mistissini (741)

Travel, taxi/mileage, accommodation and per diems are covered from Montreal by the Office for instructors who require it.

Teaching Qualification Requirements (TQRs):

Education

• A Master’s degree (in exceptional circumstances applicants without a Master’s degree but with significant research or professional experience related to the course content may be considered).

Experience

• Expert knowledge of course content as outlined in the course description.
• Knowledge of the Quebec Education program (QEP) and the curriculum of the partnering school board with whom this course is being giving in collaboration.
• Familiarity with the 13 professional competencies specified in the Ministère de l’Éducation
• Knowledge of the impact of colonialism on Indigenous communities and proven record integrating pedagogical approaches anchored to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Experience as a teacher, administrator, and/or consultant in the partnering school board for which this course is being delivered.
• Experience teaching in the Quebec elementary school system.
• Previous successful experience teaching similar course(s) to pre-service teachers.
• Previous successful experience teaching similar courses in Indigenous communities.
• Experience developing curriculum, instructional approaches and/or policy grounded in Indigenous knowledge and pedagogies.

Other

• Adherence to evolving program requirements concerning course content and program-developed competencies; course content and references must reflect the most current advances in the field.
• The course instructor is expected to demonstrate capacity and willingness to modify the course to the educational, social, and cultural context of the community in which it is being delivered.
• Availability to participate in course coordination and planning activities prior to the course start date (approximately two weeks in advance; online format).
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with Indigenous issues in First Nations and Inuit contexts, for example through prior teaching, community engagement, or relevant academic or professional work.

Information supplémentaires/Additional Information:

Effective dates of the appointment are October 5 - November 20, 2026. Course dates are October 21 - November 8, 2026.

This course will be offered in person in Chisasibi (731) and Mistissini (741) ​ following the schedule above.

You are covered by the working conditions specified in the McGill Course Lecturers and Instructors Union collective agreement; https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/mcliu_collective_agreement_-_final_version_for_printing_0.pdf

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English Language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Bureau de l’éducation des Premières Nations et des Inuit (OFNIE)

Pédagogie en classe de maternelle

EDEE 253 731/741

Chisasibi (731)/ Mistissini (741)

Du 21 au 25 octobre et du 4 au 8 novembre : mercredi au vendredi, de 18 h à 21 h 15; samedi, de 9 h à 12 h et de 13 h à 16 h 30; dimanche, de 9 h à 12 h 15

2026-08-14