Description
Milk River Elementary/ Erle Rivers High School
Soon to be called Milk River Ridge School due to an amalgamation, we have a student population of 160 from Early Learning to Grade 12 with approximately 22 staff. We are a collaborative environment where support staff are encouraged to share his/her insight into student learning.
Hours of work 12:38 pm - 3:25 pm Monday - Thurs
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and innovative School Learning Commons Support to join our team. The ideal candidate will collaborate with students, teachers, and staff to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment that promotes inquiry-based learning, digital literacy, and student engagement across all grade levels (K-12).
This position involves managing the learning commons space, supporting the integration of technology, and fostering a love of reading and lifelong learning in students.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaboration & Curriculum Support: Work with classroom teachers to integrate digital tools and resources into curriculum planning, supporting student-centered learning.
Literacy & Learning Advocacy: Promote literacy through various programs and initiatives, including book clubs, reading challenges, and author visits.
Technology Integration: Support the use of technology in instruction, providing professional development for staff and troubleshooting digital tools and devices (e.g., Chromebooks, iPads).
Resource Management: Curate, organize, and maintain a collection of digital and print resources that reflect diverse perspectives, enhance curriculum, and support student inquiry.
Space Management: Ensure the learning commons is an accessible, flexible space for collaborative learning, makerspace activities, and independent study.
Student Engagement: Encourage student use of the learning commons through innovative programming that supports critical thinking, creativity, and research skills.
Equity & Access: Promote equity by ensuring all students have access to resources and technologies that support their learning needs.
Why Join Team Horizon?
A division-wide focus on individual, school and division wide health and wellbeing.
Professional, caring work environments that encourage and support the growth and development of our staff.
Knowledgeable, genuine, and approachable teammates who support one another to succeed
Opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children and youth
Competitive compensation and retirement package including paid time off and flexible, employer paid, health benefits (for eligible employees)
Work schedules built upon school calendar - respectful of family time and work/life balance
Opportunities for carpooling to reduce transportation costs
Horizon is an equal opportunity employer and values inclusion and respects diversity. Please note that applicants must be of legal age (18) to obtain a Criminal Records Check, to include the Vulnerable Sector Check. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Further information about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Services at human.services@horizon.ab.ca. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
