Job Description

Designated Substitute Teacher - 1.0 FTE - Interim

Southwest Elementary School Campus

Located in Calgary, Foundations for the Future Charter Academy (FFCA) is the largest public


charter school in Alberta, serving over 4000 students in eight campuses throughout the city. We


offer educational programming through a Distinctive Teaching and Learning Framework that has


been developed within the Alberta context for students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Our


mission is to provide a safe and caring environment where the four pillars of our charter,


academic excellence, character development, parental involvement and staff leadership are


valued and fostered.

The following position will be open at our Southwest Elementary School Campus of

Foundations for the Future Charter Academy to begin immediately until June 24, 2026.

Subject: Designated Substitute Teacher

Contract: 1.0 FTE Interim

Salary: $300/day

This position is eligible for employer-paid extended health and dental benefits (single coverage)


for a contract length of 4 months or greater.

Responsibilities:

This position will provide substitute teacher coverage on a daily basis including supervision if


necessary.




Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate the following qualities:


A passion for teaching and learning and a positive, enthusiastic attitude; A supportive and caring manner with children and a belief that all students can learn; The ability to provide an inviting and secure classroom environment for students - one
with clear expectations, consistent consequences, and specific, articulated learning


goals;


A belief in a structured learning environment where the results of our collaborative and
individual efforts are monitored and guide the process of continuous improvement;
The ability and desire to deliver the FFCA program effectively in order to meet the needs
of all students, while being prepared to meet the individual needs of children as they


arise;
A commitment to using instructional technologies to develop his/her own and students'
proficiencies;
An openness to coaching and mentoring as part of overall professional development; Collegial communication skills, including the ability to listen and the conviction that
concerns and ideas need to be presented openly in an atmosphere of trust;


A desire to work in a team environment of partnerships among campus grade-level partners, campus colleagues and cross-campus colleagues, as well as with


administrators and parents;


A willingness to contribute to school culture through committee work and extra-curricular
activities;
A belief in continuous learning and a desire to continuously improve.

Application Details:

Interested candidates are asked to e-mail a current resume with cover letter and

three (3) work

related letters of references

to danait.habte@ffca-calgary.com.

A valid Alberta Teaching Certificate and current Police Information Check is required.

Position Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.





We thank you for your interest in FFCA but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.