BEFORE-AND-AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ASSISTANT (Jr Pre-School to Gr 6)
About the role
REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Auxiliary Programs
**POSITION GROUP:**Support Staff
STATUS: Ten-Month, On-Call, Part Time, Probationary
Calgary French & International School (CFIS) is a full French language immersion co-educational independent school, serving over 850 students from junior preschool through to Grade 12. For over 55 years, families have chosen CFIS because of our immersive French language learning environment that inspires children’s unique curiosity and exploration of the world around them.
Our dedicated faculty, staff, and administration team partner with CFIS families to provide an extraordinary learning experience. Our students benefit from innovative teaching and learning approaches to address global challenges, and are empowered to take responsibility as open-minded, curious citizens who are prepared for the ever-changing world around them.
Job Description:
CFIS is seeking a part-time Before and After School (BAS) Program Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year.
The shift for this position is from 2:30 - 5:45 pm on school days, with the possibility of additional hours on an on-call basis and on professional development days.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Assist in the implementation of before-and-after-school programming
- Programming is driven by students’ interests, and may include:
-
- Arts activities (visual arts, dance, drama, music)
- Athletic activities (team & individual sports, yoga, etc)
- Outdoor play & exploration
- Dramatic play
- Homework time
- Literacy activities
- Leadership and philanthropy
- Science experiments and exploration
- Robotics, coding & programing
- Engage in active supervision of students at all times.
- Provide developmentally appropriate behavioural guidance.
- Participate in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
- Maintain Alberta Child Care Licensing Standards at all times.
- Collaborate with BAS team members for program development.
- Support children’s ongoing development and growth through best practices in educational and recreational programming, in alignment with CFIS’s mission, vision and values.
Maintain professional attitudes and loyalty to CFIS. - Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees inside and outside of the school
- Follow directions given by Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator of Licensing and Accreditation, Director of Early Childhood Education, and Principal of Elementary
- Other duties as needed
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Awareness of licensing requirements for Out of School programs.
- Sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others.
- Warm, friendly, positive personality.
- Ability to relate well to children, parents and colleagues.
- Professionalism in dealing with all stakeholders.
- Interpersonal skills that foster collegiality and the common goals of CFIS’s mission, vision, and values.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of Level 1 Child Care Worker is required.
-
- Level 2 Child Care Assistant or Level 3 Child Care Supervisor certification is preferred.
- Valid CPR & First Aid Certification.
- Strong English communication skills, fluency in French is an asset.
- Experience with children aged 5-12 is an asset.
- Experience leading educational and/or recreational programming and activities for groups of children.
The successful applicant will need to provide a recent Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to commencing work.
Compensation
As per the CFIS Hourly pay grid.
Application Process
If this position sounds like the perfect fit for you, please submit your cover letter and resume to Apply Now. At CFIS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway with a cover letter and resume describing why you are a great fit and to help us learn more about you. You may be just the right candidate!
We thank all applicants in advance for their submission.
About Calgary French and International School
CFIS is an independent, community-focused school for children from preschool to grade 12. Our immersive French language learning environment inspires children's unique curiosity and exploration of the world around them through International Baccalaureate, UNESCO and travel studies programming. By the time they graduate high school, our students are bilingual in French and English, and speak fluent Spanish.
BEFORE-AND-AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ASSISTANT (Jr Pre-School to Gr 6)
About the role
REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Auxiliary Programs
**POSITION GROUP:**Support Staff
STATUS: Ten-Month, On-Call, Part Time, Probationary
Calgary French & International School (CFIS) is a full French language immersion co-educational independent school, serving over 850 students from junior preschool through to Grade 12. For over 55 years, families have chosen CFIS because of our immersive French language learning environment that inspires children’s unique curiosity and exploration of the world around them.
Our dedicated faculty, staff, and administration team partner with CFIS families to provide an extraordinary learning experience. Our students benefit from innovative teaching and learning approaches to address global challenges, and are empowered to take responsibility as open-minded, curious citizens who are prepared for the ever-changing world around them.
Job Description:
CFIS is seeking a part-time Before and After School (BAS) Program Assistant for the 2025-2026 school year.
The shift for this position is from 2:30 - 5:45 pm on school days, with the possibility of additional hours on an on-call basis and on professional development days.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Assist in the implementation of before-and-after-school programming
- Programming is driven by students’ interests, and may include:
-
- Arts activities (visual arts, dance, drama, music)
- Athletic activities (team & individual sports, yoga, etc)
- Outdoor play & exploration
- Dramatic play
- Homework time
- Literacy activities
- Leadership and philanthropy
- Science experiments and exploration
- Robotics, coding & programing
- Engage in active supervision of students at all times.
- Provide developmentally appropriate behavioural guidance.
- Participate in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
- Maintain Alberta Child Care Licensing Standards at all times.
- Collaborate with BAS team members for program development.
- Support children’s ongoing development and growth through best practices in educational and recreational programming, in alignment with CFIS’s mission, vision and values.
Maintain professional attitudes and loyalty to CFIS. - Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees inside and outside of the school
- Follow directions given by Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator of Licensing and Accreditation, Director of Early Childhood Education, and Principal of Elementary
- Other duties as needed
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Awareness of licensing requirements for Out of School programs.
- Sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others.
- Warm, friendly, positive personality.
- Ability to relate well to children, parents and colleagues.
- Professionalism in dealing with all stakeholders.
- Interpersonal skills that foster collegiality and the common goals of CFIS’s mission, vision, and values.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of Level 1 Child Care Worker is required.
-
- Level 2 Child Care Assistant or Level 3 Child Care Supervisor certification is preferred.
- Valid CPR & First Aid Certification.
- Strong English communication skills, fluency in French is an asset.
- Experience with children aged 5-12 is an asset.
- Experience leading educational and/or recreational programming and activities for groups of children.
The successful applicant will need to provide a recent Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to commencing work.
Compensation
As per the CFIS Hourly pay grid.
Application Process
If this position sounds like the perfect fit for you, please submit your cover letter and resume to Apply Now. At CFIS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway with a cover letter and resume describing why you are a great fit and to help us learn more about you. You may be just the right candidate!
We thank all applicants in advance for their submission.
About Calgary French and International School
CFIS is an independent, community-focused school for children from preschool to grade 12. Our immersive French language learning environment inspires children's unique curiosity and exploration of the world around them through International Baccalaureate, UNESCO and travel studies programming. By the time they graduate high school, our students are bilingual in French and English, and speak fluent Spanish.