The Little Schoolhouse Kindergarten & Preschool
Career Opportunities
Classroom Assistant (Preschool)
Bragg Creek Educational Services invites applications for a: continuous, part-time (17.5 hours/week, 5 mornings/week)
Learning Support Assistant - Preschool position at preschools and daycares located in NW and SW Calgary.
The successful candidate will be able to establish a positive rapport with students as well as maintaining effective working relationships with school personnel and outside agencies.
Classroom Responsibilities:
-Assists students as directed by the teacher either in a group setting or with individual students
-Encourages the development of positive self-esteem of students
-Implement, in consultation with the teacher: educational programming
-Monitor and document student progress
-Reinforce instructional strategies as directed by the teacher and IPP in programming for the diverse needs of the students
Education/Experience:
-High school diploma or equivalent
-One or more years relevant experience or related post-secondary education
-Teaching Assistant Certificate or enrolled in a teaching assistant program
-CPR/first aid training considered an asset
-Experience working in a school environment
Skills/Attributes:
-Outstanding verbal/written communication skills
-Ability to establish a rapport with students
-Excellent organizational skills
-Ability to adapt and manage changing priorities
-Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with a team of educational professionals
Submit resume & cover letter with 3 professional references to:
Catherine Watson, Administrator: admin@thelittleschoolhouse.ca
Candidate must have current Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector check.
Office Manager
The Bragg Creek Services Association invites applications for a casual, permanent Office Manager position (20-30 hours/month).
The BCESA a not-for-profit organization that oversees early childhood interventions, including speech and occupational therapy, at multiple sites in the Bow Valley. We are committed to helping small children with available government-funded resources, before entering grade school.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Invoicing & payables
- Liaising with bookkeeper & auditor
- Ordering supplies
- Scheduling & coordinating staff
- Coordinating resources for various sites
- Managing input of data of students, parents and teachers
- Organizing financial, budget and statistical records
- Arranging meetings and appointments
- Travel required to various locations in the Bow Valley
- Able to work evenings and weekends
Professional Skills:
- Highly organized
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Strong experience in school administration
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel & Word
- Professional etiquette & demeanor
- Willing to work as part of a team
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Three or more years of relevant experience
- Experience working in a school environment
- Previous administration/clerical experience
Submit resume & cover letter with 3 professional references to:
Michelle Thompson-Blair, Administrator: admin@thelittleschoolhouse.ca
Candidate must have current Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector check.