After-School Program Leaders

We are seeking Program Leaders to work with ESL students in Elementary and Junior High schools. Our programs are held once a week "after school" at several schools located in Calgary. Program Leaders are needed from mid-Sept until end of June for the 2008-2009 school year. We are seeking passionate, fun, and responsible people to lead at one or more schools per week, from approximately 3:00-5:30 p.m. (program on some days may start and end earlier).

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children and youth.
• 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: Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Urdu, Arabic, etc.

To apply, fax or email resumes:

Fax: (403) 230-0774
Email: admin@calgarybridgefoundation.com

Deadline: Sep 30th , 2008 or until suitable candidates are found. .

After-School Program Coordinator (Part Time)

We are seeking an After-School Program Coordinator to plan, coordinate and implement educational and recreational activities for programs that focus on immigrant youth. Our programs are held Monday - Friday from approximately 2:30 - 5:30 PM at several Elementary and Jr. High schools located in Calgary. Additional hours will be required for program coordination. Program Coordinators are expected to work 21 hours a week.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with children and youth.
• Registered or completed post-secondary studies in a program related to Education, International Relations, Social Work and/or Social Sciences.
• Experience in program planning and in program coordination.
• 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: Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Urdu, Arabic, etc.

To apply, fax or email resumes:

Fax: (403) 230-0774
Email: admin@calgarybridgefoundation.com

Deadline: Sep 30th, 2008 or until suitable candidates are found.

Bilingual Assistants (Part Time)

We are seeking Bilingual Assistants for our Family Assistance Program. Bilingual Assistants provide information, orientation, community referrals, support and resources to recently arrived immigrant families in their home. In-home visits are assigned a fixed number of hours and flexibility to meet families at their convenience is required. Flexible work hours may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Hours of work can range from 3 hrs up to 11 per family.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with community related programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the settlement sector and issues relating to migration, settlement, acculturation; family dynamics during pre- and post-migration and settlement; cultural and cross cultural issues in multicultural context
• Knowledge of the various community services and resources available in the city of Calgary.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Enthusiastic and committed to working with a diverse population.
• In addition to fluency in English, one of the following languages is required: Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Burmese, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Arabic, Farsi, German, Russian, Dinka, Luwo, Nuer, Spanish, etc.

To apply, fax or email resumes. No phone calls please:

Fax: (403) 230-0774
Email: admin@calgarybridgefoundation.com