Educational Assistant (casual)
Bow Valley College, Centre for Entertainment Arts
Application deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found
Time commitment: This is a casual, Faculty position.
About Bow Valley College
Bow Valley College is the largest college in the Calgary area, with over 15,000 students. We open doors to in-demand jobs across Canada. Our graduates contribute to the economy and community through careers in business, entertainment arts, technology, health care, social services, and more. We are proud to be named one of Alberta’s Top 80 employers and one of Canada’s Top 50 research colleges. Our innovative applied research, focused on health and health technology, educational technology, and social innovation, is helping shape the future of college education. Learn more about the opportunities we create for students, employees, and our province at bowvalleycollege.ca.
Position Summary
This position works directly with instructors to offer educational support to a class as a whole and provides individual and small group assistance to learners who require extra support The primary focus of this role is to assist in creating exceptional educational experiences for learners in the Centre for Entertainment Arts.
This position:
- Assists learners with the acquisition of specific Centre of Entertainment Arts subjects in the programs Foundation of Entertainment Arts, 3D Animation& 3D Modeling, Advanced Visual Effects, and Advanced Game Development.
- Assists in development and evaluation of course plans, materials, and services.
- Administers skills assessments and invigilates exams.
- Supports instructors in the laboratory with the delivery of laboratory materials.
- Provides academic support for learners.
Qualifications
- 1 – 3 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrable familiarity and experience in this discipline.
- A demo reel of relevant work.
- Relevant degree/diploma is advantageous.
- Excellent communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
- Experience training coworkers, peers and/or practicum students preferred.
- Experience working with learners from beginner to advanced levels, and with learners with interrupted formal education.
- Ability to work independently and on a collaborative team.
If your education was received internationally we will require you provide an international education assessment through IQAS, WES, or one of the other nationally designated organizations upon hire.
Please note all successful candidates will be required to provide copies of government issued identification and proof of educational qualifications upon hire and may be required to provide an enhanced police information check.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
Bow Valley College is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our community. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who would contribute to the further diversification of our employees including, but not limited to, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
Please apply at Bow Valley College.
