Job Description

Bow Valley College is the largest and fastest growing Comprehensive Community College in Alberta. Our mission is to contribute to the vitality of communities and strength of the economy through innovative adult education programs and services which equip students for successful living, lifelong learning, and employment in a global knowledge-based environment.

This position works directly with instructors to offer educational support to a class as a whole and provides individual and small group assistance to learners who require extra support in a tutorial or lab setting.

This position:

• Assists learners with the acquisition of specific Center of Entertainment Arts subjects in the programs Foundation of Entertainment Arts, 3D Animation& 3D modeling and Advanced Visual Effects.
• Assists learners in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify learning problems and work on study skills.
• Assists in development and evaluation of course plans, materials, and services.
• Administers skills assessments and invigilates exams.
• Supports instructors in the laboratory with the delivery of laboratory materials.
• Provides academic support for learners.

Support classroom instruction

• Assists instructors and support students' learning in the laboratory and classroom.
• Fosters a positive learning environment in which learners are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
• Maintains consistent communication with instructors regarding individual students and the curriculum.
• Models' appropriate academic attitudes and behaviors.
• Supports instructors to ensure that learner growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for the language level, subject area, and program classification.
• Provides educational assistance to students having trouble working through their materials.
• Supervises laboratory in Instructor's absence.
• Support ongoing operational requirements

Supports learning by:

• Deals with queries raised by learners or referring them to an appropriate instructor.
• Conducts tutorial sessions and supports learners in projects and assignments by providing mentorship and guidance.
• Assists learners with technical issues.

Conducts administrative duties by

• Supports learner orientation processes and providing overview of services.
• Meets professional obligations through efficient work habits such as, meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and coordinating resources and meetings in an effective and timely manner.
• Completes required paperwork.
• Stays current with course materials and content to assists students.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrable familiarity and experience in this discipline.
• A demo reel of relevant work
• Relevant degree/diploma is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• An equivalent combination of directly related education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience training coworkers, peers and/or practicum students.
• Experience working with learners from beginner to advanced levels, and with learners with interrupted formal education.
• Ability to work independently and on a collaborative team.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to recognize variations in learner backgrounds, abilities, and learning styles.
• Ability to interact in a friendly and patient manner with learners from different cultural backgrounds, learners of all levels of language proficiency, and learners who may require accommodations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and assess learners' comprehension levels by varying methods.
• Ability to respond to learner writing both holistically and analytically.
• Ability to listen actively and effectively in order to identify and solve problems, facilitate learning for learners, and build learner confidence.
• Ability to help/guide learners without doing the work for them.

This opening is a temporary (faculty) position. Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Minimum Education Requirements

Diploma

Location

BVC CALGARY - CA (Primary)

Job Family

Faculty

FTE Per Individual (%)

100%

Closing Date

9/28/2022

Employment Status

Temporary

Salary