Posted 2 days ago
Learning Assistant
@ Foundations for the Future Charter Academy
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Foundations for the Future Charter Academy is hiring an interim Learning Assistant at its South High School Campus in Calgary, from November 16, 2026 to January 19, 2027. The role provides instructional, teacher and student support under the Principal and classroom teachers, including progress tracking, marking and student review. Candidates need a recognized teaching assistant certification or enrollment, and a current police information check and first aid certificate.
Responsibilities:
- Provide instructional support under teacher guidance
- Track and report student progress, including diagnostic testing
- Mark student work and communicate with classroom teachers
- Review grade-appropriate curriculum and give extra help to assigned students
Requirements summary:
- Certification from or enrollment in a recognized Teacher Assistant Program
- Current police information check and first aid certificate
- Familiarity with senior-level math and science preferred
- Caring manner with children and commitment to instructional technology
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Administrative |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | School |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Police information check, First aid certificate |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Teacher Assistant |
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Foundations for the Future Charter Academy
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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.
A Learning Assistant is required for an interim position at the South High School Campus beginning November 16, 2026 until January 19, 2027.
The Learning Assistant will work under the direction of the Principal, providing instructional support, teacher support and student support as requested by the teacher and administration.
Responsibilities
To include but not limited to:
Instructional Support
- Providing instructional support under teacher's guidance
- Tracking and reporting student progress
- Diagnostic testing for reporting purposes
- Preparing instructional materials
Teacher Support
- Marking and recording students' work
- Communicating regularly with classroom teachers on student related instructional issues
Student Support
- Reviewing of grade appropriate curricular material with students as assigned by the teacher
- Providing additional support to those students as indicated by the teacher(s)
Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Certification from or enrollment in a recognized Teacher Assistant Program is required. Familiarity with senior level Math and Science is preferred.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience and candidates who demonstrate the following qualities:
- A supportive and caring manner with children and a belief that all students can learn.
- A commitment to using instructional technologies to develop his/her own and students' proficiencies;
- The ability to provide an inviting and secure online learning environment for students – one with clear expectations, and specific, articulated learning goals;
- Demonstrates initiative and is solution-oriented.
- Willingness to be a leader and to contribute in a positive manner to the entire school community.
- Enjoys the challenge of working in a multi-cultural environment.
- A belief in continuous learning and a desire to continuously improve.
Application Details:
Interested candidates are asked to e-mail a cover letter, resume and 2 references to .
A current police information check and first aid certificate is required.
While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those selected for the interview process will be contacted.
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