Before and After School; BAS) Program Assistant - Temporary Part-Time

Before and After School (BAS) Program Assistant - Temporary Part-Time

BEFORE-AND-AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM ASSISTANT

Junior Preschool to grade 6

REPORT TO:
Coordinator of BAS and Auxiliary Programs

POSITION GROUP:
Support Staff

STATUS:
Temporary, Part-Time

Calgary French & International School (CFIS) is a premier independent school serving more than 850 students from Junior Preschool to Grade 12. For over 50years, CFIS has been a leader in full French immersion education, delivering the Alberta curriculum enriched by the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme(DP).

Our dedicated faculty, staff, and administration collaborate closely with families to create an extraordinary learning experience where students thrive in innovative and inclusive environments. CFIS educators empower students toembrace challenges, think critically, and act as open-minded, responsible global citizens prepared for an ever-changing world. At CFIS, the smiles arewarm, the standards are high, and the rewards are visible every day.

JoiningCFIS means:

• C lass sizes and preparation time that supports quality instruction
• Collaborative colleagues who share a commitment to excellence
• Supportive, accessible leadership
• Modern, well-equipped athletic facilities
• Ongoing,high-quality professional development opportunities

CFIS is seeking a part-time Before and After School (BAS) Program Assistant for a part of the  school year.

Theshift for this position is
from 2:45 - 5:45pm on school days, with the possibility of additional hours on an on-call basisand on professional development days.

Thisis a temporary position for 2 months with the possibility of extension based on operational needs.

• 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)
• 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 behavioral 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.

• 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.

• A minimum of Level 1 Child Care Worker is required.
• Level 2 Child Care Assistant or Level3 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 isan asset.
• Experience leading educational and/or recreational programming and activities for groups of children.

The successful applicant will need toprovide a recent Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to commencing work.

We thankall applicants in advance for their submission.