Employment Opportunity Education Assistant Temporary December 2, 2024 November 30, 2025

Calgary Girls Charter School (Grades 4-9) Calgary, Alberta

Calgary Girls Charter School (CGCS) is seeking a qualified applicant for a Temporary Education Assistant. This full-time position will commence December 2, 2024.

With direction from the classroom teacher, the Education Assistant is responsible to: Support students with accommodations and strategies found in the IPP

Provide learning support, as well as executive function support, to a single student or a small group of students

Based on knowledge of the student, provide suggestions to the Teacher regarding ways to help the student reach the IPP goals

Collect data to support student growth

Support teacher driven Universal Design for Learning strategies within the classroom

Maintain an effective working relationship with the student's learning team

Communicate relevant information to the Teacher

Encourage positive interactions among students

Facilitate positive development of a student's social skills and emotional development.

Supervise students to support a safe and caring environment

Maintain confidentiality

Provide patient and caring support for students with learning and/or behaviour challenges

Other related duties as requiredQualifications Preference will be given to applicants who have completed a post-secondary certificate in child care/development, education assistant, or behaviour management

Other combinations of related education and experience may also be considered

Reliable and dependable

Standard First Aid Certificate (or ability and willingness to pursue certification within a prescribed timeline)

Child CPR considered an asset

Ability to establish trust and rapport with students

Competency to support student use of technology (e.g., comfortable using a laptop)

Ability to manage situations of conflict

Ability to respond appropriately to challenging behaviours from students

Strong interpersonal skills

Alert and responsive to situations of risk

Physical ability to lift and carry classroom learning materials and to bend, stoop, twist, stand, walk, and sit frequently.Applicants must send a brief covering letter, resume, and list of three (3) references along with current contact information. References must have knowledge of the applicant's suitability for a position as education assistant.

The Calgary Girls Charter School short lists applicants who are selected for an interview. Only those who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Any person who is offered employment with the Calgary Girls Charter School must provide a Vulnerable Sector Search before employment is confirmed.

Send applications via email to humanresources@mycgcs.ca with Education Assistant Position in the subject line. Posting closes at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024.

While we appreciate all applications received, only shortlisted individuals will be contacted.