04 Nov
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Palliser School Division
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Calgary
04 Nov
Palliser School Division
Calgary
Permanent Full-Time Learning Commons Facilitator
Inspire Minds, Ignite Potential, and Join Our Team Today
Location :Calgary Christian Elementary School
Anticipated Start Date : August 21, 2026
Assignment :Learning Commons Facilitator (LCF)
FTE : Full-Time LCF (1200 annual hours)
The Palliser School Division is committed to engendering and supporting the values of the broader society: empathy, integrity, respect, trust, and responsibility. If the children of this community are to realize these values, the division acknowledges its responsibility to provide an exemplary education.
Benefits : - Alberta School Employee Benefits Plan (ASEBP) fully paid
Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with school staff to gather data and resources to meet the learning needs and interests of students;
- Provide support, space and resources for inquiry, play, and imagination in consultation with Administration;
- Collaborate with teachers to find resources (repositories of learning materials, audiobooks, etc.) to support learning;
- Engage students in the learning process;
- Provide support, resources, and opportunities for transferability of learning to support broad exploration and inquiry that leads to deeper learning;
- Support the use of technology for learning and assist Administration with digital citizenship initiatives;
- In collaboration with Administration, create and maintain a school Learning Commons Plan for the purposes of promoting the use of quality print and digital learning resources in multiple formats that address a diverse range of student learning and developmental needs;
- Maintain resource inventory through the automated Library software program;
- Provide support with research skills development for staff and students that promote academic integrity;
- Promote literacy within your school community;
- Work collaboratively in the selection and acquisition of material for the learning commons in consultation with Administration and/or the school-based Learning Commons Committee;
- Maintain up-to-date inventory in consultation with Administration;
- Assist with the supervision of students in the learning commons and provide support to students;
- Perform other related duties as assigned by administration.
Qualifications :
- Post-secondary diploma in a recognized administrative assistant program (i.e. Administrative Information Management Diploma or equivalent);
- One year of related experience in a library environment, preferably in a school setting;
- An equivalent combination of directly related education or directly related experience may be considered.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies :
- Demonstrated electronic search technique skills.
- Accurate keyboarding skills an asset. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills with a robust customer service orientation.
- Must be able to take initiative, be self
- motivated and have the ability to work independently.
- The ability to work with constant interruptions.
- Must be a continuous learner.
- Must possess the ability to relate to students and staff and to participate collaboratively in a creative learning team environment.
- Personal suitability.
- Successful Criminal Reference Check, including vulnerable sectors (within 3 months of contract start date).
To support the Faith-Based Vision of the school and the society, the teacher should also possess:
- A commitment to Christian education.
- Provide a Statement of personal Christian Faith detailing a commitment to Christian Faith and education, with an accompanied letter of Pastoral reference (required).
In order to maintain a safe and secure working environment, applicants new to The Palliser School Division must provide:
- Criminal Record Check, including vulnerable sector check from Local Police Service or RCMP detachment;
- Social Insurance Number (SIN) card or document issued by Service Canada; SIN card/document must be in current legal name. Name on SIN card/document must match your Government Issued ID and Criminal Record Check;
- Government issued ID - valid driver's license, valid passport or Nexus card.
- Cover letter directed to Daniel Magnan , Principal, Calgary Christian Elementary School ;
- Resume summarizing training and experience;
- Copy of your most recent evaluation;
- Minimum of three professional references.
Mr. Jason Kupery, Acting Associate Superintendent
**Palliser School Division
📌 Learning Commons Facilitator - Calgary Christian Elementary School - Permanent Full-time
🏢 Palliser School Division
📍 Calgary