Full Time Jr. High Educational Assistant

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 K-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 Server through Love. GCA has a head of school, two principals and a staff of over 100 serving approximately 1000 students.

GCA has an opportunity for a full time (35 hours / week) Jr. High Educational Assistant . Under the direction and mentorship of the Resource Support Teacher as well as the Jr. High Principal, this individual will be working primarily with an individual student one on one, and with the resource team to ensure student needs are supported.

Characteristics

Successful applicants will possess the following characteristics :

A vibrant Christian faith, demonstrating the leadership of Jesus Christ

The ability to make Biblical values an integral part of school life

Prepared to work collaboratively with other teachers and support-staff as a member of a professional learning community

Have strong, positive interpersonal and communication skills

Assist students in activities to promote their physical, mental and social development

Efficient, highly organized, and capable of multitasking

Ability to adapt to a high energy environment with varying noise levels

Agile and able to work closely with children at their physical levels

Able to supervise / manage a classroom of students during breaks

Qualifications

Agrees to and adheres to the GCA Statement of Faith - without reservation

Fluent in English

Preferred Experience

At least two years of experience, specifically working with students who have individualized learning needs is preferred

Preferred Certifications and Education

Early Childhood Certificate

Educational Assistant Certificate

Bachelor of Education

While applicants need not have this aforementioned education, local candidates with the relevant certification will be given preference. Applicants must have the right to work in Canada. Glenmore Christian Academy offers a compensation package competitive with public schools in Alberta.

We ask all applicants to apply through the online portal. 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

Pastoral reference (recent within three months)

A criminal record check will be required of the successful applicant

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.