Foothills School Division is seeking a part-time Learning Commons Facilitator for Turner Valley School. This role is 0.85 FTE working approximately 27.625 hours per week following the school calendar. Part-time hours will be scheduled according to programming and student needs.
The Learning Commons Facilitator leads maker-space and hands-on learning opportunities that encourage creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem-solving through STEM, coding, design, and inquiry-based activities. The role also includes managing the day-to-day organization of the Learning Commons, overseeing technology and digital learning tools, and supporting students and staff with educational technology. Responsibilities include promoting literacy through book promotion, read-alouds, and resource selection, as well as supporting literacy and numeracy development across grade levels through flexible learning opportunities and small group support.
The successful candidate will be a motivated, self-starting individual responsible for overseeing operation of the School Library. As a member of a school based-team, this role will act as a resource to teachers and students in obtaining information and materials. The ability to establish a good working relationship with parents and community is critical. The successful candidate will possess a solid understanding of technology, have excellent communication skills and be highly organized. Experience in an automated environment and in the library field is preferred. Knowledge or experience with trauma informed practices and working with neuro-diverse students is an asset.
The salary range for this position will depend on the successful applicant's qualifications and experience:
Learning Commons Facilitator 1 - Experience and/or training with library procedures, cataloguing and filing systems
Learning Commons Facilitator 2 - Library and Information Technology Diploma
Learning Commons Facilitator 3 - Library Science Degree
We appreciate and consider all applications, however, only those applicants
selected for further consideration will be contacted.
