Job Description

Learning Assistant - 0.88 FTE - Probationary

Northeast Elementary 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.





A Learning Assistant is required for a probationary position at Northeast Elementary


Campus beginning January 5, 2025.




The Learning Assistant will work under the direction of the Principal, providing


instructional support, teacher support and student support as requested by the teacher


and administration.

Responsibilities

To include but not limited to:




Instructional Support


a. Providing instructional support under teacher's guidance.


b. Tracking and reporting student progress


c. Diagnostic testing for reporting purposes


d. Preparing instructional materials





Teacher Support


a. Marking and recording students' work


b. Communicating regularly with classroom teachers on student related


instructional issues




Student Support


a. Reviewing of grade appropriate curricular material with students as


assigned by the teacher


b. Providing additional support to those students as indicated by the


teacher(s)





Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Certification from or enrollment in a recognized Teacher Assistant Program is required.


Preference will be given to candidates with experience and candidates who


demonstrate the following qualities:


A supportive and caring manner with children and a belief that all students can
learn.
A commitment to using instructional technologies to develop his/her own and
students' proficiencies;
The ability to provide an inviting and secure online learning environment for
students - one with clear expectations, and specific, articulated learning goals;
Demonstrates initiative and is solution-oriented. Willingness to be a leader and to contribute in a positive manner to the entire
school community.
Enjoys the challenge of working in a multi-cultural environment. A belief in continuous learning and a desire to continuously improve.

Closing date for applications

: This position will remain open until filled.




Application Details:

Interested candidates are asked to e-mail a cover letter, resume and 2 references to


danait.habte@ffca-calgary.com.


While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those selected for the interview

process will be contacted.