Job title: Hourly paid teacher - Animal-Assisted Therapy Program
Course title: Developing Adaptive Skills through Animal-Assisted Therapy
Work location: Champlain College Saint-Lambert, QC
Sector: Continuing Education
Discipline: Special Education
Course number: 351-A64-LA
Course type: Theory
Number of hours: 60 hours
Salary range: $99.09 - $138.27 per hour (According to years of schooling and experience)
Duration of contract: October 17, 2026, to February 13, 2027
Posting period: 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-24 23:59
Job Description
The Continuing Education Department of Champlain College Saint-Lambert requires the services of an HOURLY INSTRUCTOR to teach the course DEVELOPING ADAPTIVE SKILLS THROUGH ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY (351-A64-LA).
This introductory course incorporates the zootherapy approach while developing students' understanding of clients' condition from a developmental perspective, in terms of developing or maintaining skills. Topics include identifying characteristics of adaptation issues, exploring the adaptation process in individuals and families, analyzing influencing and protective factors, and action plans for individual needs.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field (psychology, counseling, social work, occupational therapy, or physical therapy) and work experience in client assessment and intervention planning. Must have experience with animals (work or volunteer in animal shelters, veterinary clinics, stables, or therapy programs). Experience in integrating animal-assisted therapy into practice is an asset. Professional certification in animal-assisted therapy is an asset. Must know ethical practices and professional standards in intervention settings. This course is taught in English; proficiency in English is required.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays
6:00 -9:00 pm
(Oct. 20; January 12, 19 & 26; Feb. 2)
Tuesdays
6:00 -9:30 pm
(Oct. 27; Nov. 10 & 17; Dec. 1; Jan.5)
Saturdays
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
(Oct. 17; Nov. 7; Feb. 13 ONLY)
Up to two (2) Saturday classes per month may be held in person; the remaining classes will be delivered online/at a distance. The specific in-person dates will be determined in collaboration with the hired instructor. Selected candidates must have the ability to deliver a course online.
The schedule and course dates may change based on the needs of the program.
COMMENTS
This course is taught in English. The selected incumbent will be required to work in English.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that a cover letter and CV is required with your application.
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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.