School Secretary – Full-Time Temporary (0.90 FTE)

South Middle School

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.

Position Summary

A School Secretary is required for a full-time position at the South Middle School
Campus beginning April 18, 2025 until June 26, 2026 (8:00am – 4:00pm 30-
minute unpaid lunch, 7.5 hours/day).

Reporting to the Principal Educator, the school secretary works in conjunction with the

Administrative team to ensure the smooth operation of the school. Experience with a

large data-base program is essential; familiarity with the PowerSchool, Rycor,

Conference Manager programs would be an asset. The successful candidate will

demonstrate the following qualities:

• A positive, enthusiastic attitude;

• Ability to relate patiently and pleasantly to phone callers and school visitors;

• An understanding of the need for discretion and confidentiality;

• A supportive and caring manner with children;

• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with administrators,

teachers, and other support staff members;

• Ability to multi-task in a highly interruptive environment;

• A desire to work in a team environment of partnerships among campus

colleagues, cross-campus colleagues, as well as administrators and parents;

• A belief in continuous learning and a desire to continuously improve.

Responsibilities

• Serve as secretary to the principal and associate principal;

• Maintain school and student files including daily attendance using PowerSchool,

Rycor, conference manager programs;

• Assists in preparation for school opening and closing;

• Type staff-related correspondence, class lists, newsletters;

• Order supplies and paper for the school;

• Manage school website and electronic communications via learner management

system, Edsby;

• Update and maintain Learning Conference Website;

• Provide reception service to telephone and counter callers;

• Provide minor first aid to students; and

• Other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will be expected to participate in FFCA’s new staff

orientation from August 11-15, 2025.

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.