GCA has an opportunity for a part time (approximately two mornings per week) Elementary Educational Assistant . Under the direction and mentorship of the Learning Support teacher as well as the Elementary principal, this individual will be available to support individual students within a Kindergarten classroom. This position will begin on Monday, November 27th or on a mutually agreed upon date.
Characteristics
Successful Applicants Will Possess The Following Characteristics
A vibrant Christian faith, demonstrating the leadership of Jesus Christ in support of the Faith-Based Vision of the school
Agrees to and adheres to the GCA Statement of Faith – without reservation
Fluent in English
Prepared to work collaboratively with other teachers and support-staff as a member of a professional learning community
Ability to design effective strategies to meet the children’s diverse learning needs
Effective communication skills with colleagues, and students
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to handle confidential information
Excellent English written and oral communication skills
Ability to make sound judgment and decisions
Ability to work effectively independently or in teams giving and taking direction
Self-starter who is able to set priorities and meet deadlines
Familiar with video conference technologies such as Zoom
Qualifications
Is able to clearly express his or her faith and relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
Agrees wholeheartedly with and abides by the GCA Statement of Faith
Successful completion of a Police Information Check; including Vulnerable Sector Search to be completed less than three months prior to employment and no later than 6 weeks after employment
Preferred Education
Educational Assistant Certificate
Early Childhood Certificate
Bachelor of Education
Experience And Skills
Excellent English written and oral communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a learning assistant; three years relevant work experience; OR; an equivalent combination of training and/or experience is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a full range of students.
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Familiar with general computer and technology use including Google Meet, Microsoft Office, and Google Docs and Google Sheets.
Working Conditions
School Environment – children of varying ages, potentially noisy environments
General classroom environment
Access to school administrative assistants, copy room and supplies room
Higher levels of stress may result depending on assigned student needs and student behavior and reactions from day to day
Applicants must have the right to work in Canada. Local candidates will be given preference.
Compensation
Glenmore Christian Academy offers a competitive compensation package.
Interested candidates are asked to send their documents by email to [email protected].
Please quote posting number: GCA2023-ElemEA-11 . The deadline for applications is Monday November 20, 2023.
The Following Attachments Should Be Included
Cover Letter
Résumé summarizing training and experience
Minimum of three professional references that can be contacted
A statement of faith and personal testimony
Pastoral reference (recent within three months)
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.
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