Part Time Elementary Educational Assistant

Glenmore Christian Academy; Calgary; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Glenmore Christian Academy, une école chrétienne privée à Calgary, recherche un Assistant Éducatif à temps partiel pour commencer en août. Ce poste implique un travail individuel avec un étudiant, nécessitant des compétences en communication et une capacité à concevoir des stratégies d'apprentissage adaptées. Les candidats doivent exprimer leur foi chrétienne, détenir un certificat d'assistant éducatif et avoir d'excellentes compétences interpersonnelles. Compétition pour le poste avec un package de compensation compétitif.

Qualifications

• Diplôme en éducation ou équivalent nécessaire.
• Capacité à exprimer la foi chrétienne.
• Vérification des antécédents criminels obligatoire.

Responsibilities

• Travailler avec un élève en tête-à-tête.
• Concevoir des stratégies pédagogiques pour répondre aux besoins d'apprentissage.
• Collaborer avec les enseignants et le personnel de soutien.

Skills

Communication écrite et orale

Compétences interpersonnelles

Organisation

Prise de décision

Education

Baccalauréat en Éducation

Certificat d'Assistant Éducatif

Certificat en Petite Enfance

Tools

Technologies de vidéoconférence (Zoom)

Job description

Glenmore Christian Academy (GCA) is a private Alberta accredited Christian school located in the Southwest of Calgary, Alberta, specializing in the education of children in Grades JK-9. GCA is a member of AISCA (Association of Independent Schools and Colleges in Alberta) as well as ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International). GCA’s mission is to Teach Truth, Inspire Excellence, Experience Christ and Serve through Love. GCA has a head of school, two principals and a staff of over 125 serving approximately 1000 students.

GCA has an opportunity for a part time (0.5 - 0.8 FTE)Elementary Educational Assistant . Under the direction and mentorship of the Learning Support Teacher as well as the Elementary Principal, this individual will be working primarily with an individual student one on one. This position will begin in August.

Characteristics

Successful applicants will possess the following characteristics:

• Prepared to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff as a member of the professional learning community
• Ability to design effective strategies to meet the children’s diverse learning needs
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to make sound judgment and decisions
• Ability to work effectively independently or in teams giving and taking direction

Qualifications

• Is able to clearly express his or her faith and relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour
• Agrees wholeheartedly with and abides by the GCA Statement of Faith – without reservation
• Successful completion of a Police Information Check; including Vulnerable Sector Search to be completed no later than 6 weeks after employment

Preferred Experience

• Educational Assistant Certificate
• Early Childhood Certificate
• Bachelor of Education

Experience and Skills

• Excellent English written and oral communication skills with colleagues and students
• Fluent in English
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to make sound judgment and decisions
• Familiar with video conference technologies such as Zoom
• Self-starter who is able to set priorities and meet deadlines

Working Conditions

• School Environment - children of varying ages, potentially noisy environments
• General classroom environment
• Higher levels of stress may result depending on assigned student needs and student behviour and reactions from day to day

Compensation

Glenmore Christian Academy offers a competitive compensation package.

We ask all applicants to apply through the online portal ([e-mail]). The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. The following attachments should be included:

• Cover Letter
• Resume summarizing training and experience
• Minimum of three professional references that can be contacted
• A statement of faith
• Pastor reference (recent within three months)
• A criminal record check will be required of the successful applicant

Applicants must have the right to work in Canada. Local candidates will be given preference.

No agencies or telephone inquiries please. We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, but only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.