POSITION GROUP: Support Staff

STATUS: Full-time, Temporary to the end of June

Calgary French & International School (CFIS) is a full French language immersion co-educational independent school, serving nearly 780 students from junior preschool through to Grade 12. For over 50 years, families have chosen CFIS because of our immersive French language learning environment that inspires childrens unique curiosity and exploration of the world around them.Our dedicated faculty, staff, and administration team partner with CFIS families to provide an extraordinary learning experience. Our students benefit from innovative teaching and learning approaches to address global challenges, and are empowered to take responsibility as open-minded, curious citizens who are prepared for the ever-changing world around them.Job Description: The youth support worker will provide social emotional support for students in the elementary division (grade 1 to 5) so they can fully participate in their school day, collaborate with classroom teachers in the implementation of various strategies and communicate with parents. Collaboration with other members of the Student Learning and Well-Being team is essential. This position is to begin as soon as possible and will end on June 27, 2024.Responsibilities: Supporting students: Support students to advocate for their learning needs.

Help students develop personalized strategies for social emotional needs.

Provide targeted or universal social-emotional support in different settings: individually, in small groups or in-class.

Maintain working files on students who require support.

Supporting faculty: Provide best-practice professional development for CFIS faculty with respect to strategies to support student learning.

Maintain regular communication with staff about effective learning strategies for students.

Supporting families: Consult with parents and provide ongoing communication.

Coordinate support meetings with students/families and external resources.

Qualifications :

Bachelor of Child Studies, Bachelor/Master or Psychology.

Bilingual (French and English).

Certified in Mental Health first aid preferred.

The successful candidate will need to provide an updated Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening prior to commencing work. Skills, Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required:

The ability to work collaboratively with a team, as a contributing member.

A solution-oriented focus to problem-solving.

Strong interpersonal skills and relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff.

Strong communication skills with parents and stakeholders both in written communications and in meetings.

Demonstrate exemplary professionalism in dealings with all stakeholders.

Interpersonal skills that foster collegiality and blend with CFISs values.

Salary: As per the CFIS ECE LEAD salary grid.Application Process:

If this position sounds like the perfect fit for you, please submit your resume to Apply Now . Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At CFIS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway with a cover letter and resume describing why you are a great fit and to help us learn more about you. You may be just the right candidate!

We thank all applicants in advance for their submission.