Description
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.
