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.

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

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.