AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM LEADERS (Part Time)

Job Number: #JBASPF01

We are seeking energetic, creative, outgoing and responsible Program Leaders to make a difference for newly arrived immigrant youth. Leaders work with students from Elementary to Junior High School levels to help them adjust to school and Canadian life, while helping to build valuable leadership skills. Our programs are held "after school" at several schools located in Calgary. Program Leaders are needed from mid-Sept until the end of June for the 2010-2011 school year to lead at one or more schools per week from approximately 3:00-5:30 (program on some days may start or end earlier). Program Leaders will work closely with Program Coordinators and the Program Manager.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children and youth
• Experience in lesson planning and implementation of youth programs
• Registered or completed post-secondary studies in a program related to Education, International Relations, Social Work and/or Social Sciences
• Strong leadership skills
• Enthusiastic and committed to working with a diverse population.

In addition to fluency in English, fluency in one or more of the following languages is an asset: Arabic, Burmese, Cantonese, Dinka, Farsi, Hindi, Kurdish, Karen, Korean, Nuer, Mandarin, Pashto, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu etc

To apply: please email resumes to:

hr@calgarybridgefoundation.com by August 16, 2010 or until a suitable candidate is chosen.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth provides equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from all qualified persons.