Learning Commons Facilitator

Learning Commons Facilitator

Support Staff

Location : Immanuel Christian Secondary School

Competition # : 17862

Open To : Everyone

Date Posted : June 25th, 2024

Closing Date : August 9th, 2024 - 10 : 00am

Additional Information :

Lethbridge School Division - Learning Commons Facilitator - Immanuel Christian Secondary School

We are excited to have a Learning Commons Facilitator opportunity available mid-August 2024.

Lethbridge School Division is looking for an energetic, collaborative and creative individual to work as part of a dynamic team. Lethbridge School Division, embraces diversity and functions in a dynamic, innovative and fast paced environment. The Learning Commons Facilitator supports schools by being an agile and responsive individual who creates an environment that is available to individuals and groups to use for multiple, often simultaneous, purposes. Learning Commons Facilitators support literacy, numeracy, competency development, and student learning outcomes. Learning Commons Facilitators provide access to print and digital resources, including the use of technology for learning in order to enable creation, collaboration, and communication.

The successful applicant will act in an advisory role to assist students and staff in locating material and using technology and other learning commons resources. External contacts may be made with other learning commons or resource centers to locate requested information or materials. Learning Commons Facilitators work collaboratively in the selection and acquisition of material for the learning commons in consultation with Administration and / or the school based Learning Commons Committee. Learning Commons Facilitators provide support, space and resources for inquiry, play, and imagination.

Learning Commons Facilitators promote and facilitate the use of quality learning resources in multiple formats and provide exposure to a wide variety of Canadian and international resources (fiction and nonfiction) which reflect multiple perspectives, promote literacy and numeracy, and develop students’ interests and competencies beyond the school setting.

Refer to the Learning Commons Facilitator job description for specific details.

What will you work?

24.00 hours / week - working 4 days / week

This position follows the assigned Learning Commons Facilitator calendar and affords the successful candidate to have some school breaks off.

What do you need to succeed?

• Have a strong understanding and commitment towards our school’s philosophy.
• Have a proven history of positive interactions with students and parents.
• Have a proven history of advocacy for community involvement in the school.
• Have a proven history of being a committed team member at both the school and division level.
• Have a proven understanding of literature that best interests students from grades 6-12.
• Have a proven commitment to organizing, implementing and facilitating Maker Spaces.

We are looking for experience in the following programs :

The successful candidate will be recognized as an integral and valued part of the Immanuel Christian Secondary School staff. The person is someone who is very supportive of Christian education and our mission. Applicants are asked to submit a Philosophy of Christian Education and at least one faith-based reference as part of their application.

Please note that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding an interview.

Requirements

Education and Experience Required :

Assets :

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

In order to ensure and maintain a safe and secure working and learning environment, applicants new to Lethbridge School Division who are offered employment must provide :

Benefits

The wage range for this position is $23.85 - $25.00 / hour depending on experience.

Lethbridge School Division prides itself on supporting and promoting the wellness of our employees through our diverse benefit plan and providing time off to attend to personal matters. As a result, we offer an exceptional benefit package for you and your family to access. Some of the amazing benefits included are :