Instructional Assistant - Grande Prairie

Lethbridge Polytechnic; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Alberta, Canada, is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support the Police Cadet program by facilitating simulation-based learning for students. Applicants must possess a two-year diploma and acting experience, demonstrating excellent communication and organizational skills. This casual position offers flexible hours based on demand, making it ideal for those seeking part-time work.

Qualifications

• Two-year diploma with experience in acting and/or role playing.
• Exceptional time management, organizational, planning, communication, and priority-setting skills.
• Flexibility to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in facilitation of simulation and scenario-based learning.
• Memorize scenario scripts and discuss edits during simulated learning.
• Provide support and feedback to students during practice and assessment.

Skills

Acting and/or role playing

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Two-year diploma

BFA in dramatic arts

Job description

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Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Instructional Assistant - Grande Prairie Appointment Type Casual Position Dates As required Hours per week/FTE Varies About the Position

The Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Centre for Justice and Human Services is seeking applicants to create an inventory/pool of casual Instructional Assistants who are located in Grande Prairie.

The part time, casual CJHS Instructional Assistant has a complex and vital role within the Lethbridge Polytechnic Police Cadet program. The main objective of this position is to perform as an actor and assist in the facilitation of leading-edge simulation and scenario-based experiential learning for the training and assessment of students. The position reports to the Dean of the Centre for Justice and Human Services.

Position Details

The Instructional Assistant performs as an actor and assists in the facilitation of leading-edge simulation and scenario-based experiential learning for the training and assessment of students. This involves participating in simulation and scenario-based exercises, memorizing scenario scripts, as well as discussing edits or adaptations during simulated learning scenarios.

The Instructional assistant will provide support, feedback and encouragement to students during practice time and assessment scenarios. The Instructional Assistant will also assist in the evaluation of students’ performance through the provision of feedback and participation in exercise debriefing.

The Instructional Assistant requires excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills along with the ability to be self-motivated and flexible.

Required Qualifications

• Two-year diploma with experience in acting and/or role playing
• The Instructional Assistant should have either specific training in the dramatic arts or formal education and have various levels of expertise in acting and/or role playing; combination of education and experience may be considered
• Exceptional time management, organizational, planning, communication and priority-setting skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment is required
• Flexibility to work within a variety of areas, both independently and in a team environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• BFA in dramatic arts preferred
  
  

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Land Acknowledgement

Located on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to honouring the land from a place of knowing. We honour the Siksikaitsitapi as both the traditional and current Land Keepers of this area, and we welcome all Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples who call Blackfoot territory their home to disclose as such when submitting applications.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

At Lethbridge Polytechnic, we know we all benefit when the rich diversity of our campus community is fully represented, and all students and employees are included. We are committed to identifying and overcoming systemic barriers that impede individuals from underrepresented groups. We are ready to work together to ensure Lethbridge Polytechnic is a place where all individuals feel valued for their unique perspectives, skills, and contributions and are afforded equal opportunities to participate in learning, research, and innovation.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number C24-00384 Open Date 06/27/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Lethbridge Polytechnic is committed to inclusive recruitment practices by providing reasonable access and accommodations to applicants. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. Private information received in relation to the request will only be used to facilitate the recruitment process and will be kept confidential and shared only as needed with the selection committee.

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
  
  

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation