Elementary Learning Assistant – 0.5 FTE - Interim at Foundations for the Future Charter Academy
Calgary, AB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jun, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Resume, Children, Multi Cultural Environment, Learning Environment

Industry

Education Management

Description

ELEMENTARY LEARNING ASSISTANT – 0.5 FTE - INTERIM

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 Direct
Instruction Teaching and Learning Framework (DITLF) that has been refined and
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,
namely academic excellence, character development, parental involvement and staff
leadership are valued and fostered.
An Elementary Learning Assistant is required for a part - time position starting
from August 18, 2025 to June 26, 2026.
The Elementary Learning Assistant will work under the direction of the Coordinator of
Inclusion, providing instructional support, teacher support and student support in the
core courses as requested by the teacher and administration.

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 a suitable candidate
is found.
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

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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

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