Boarding Staff
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We are seeking an individual whois inspired by our mission and whose beliefs align with our core values ofintegrity compassion inquiry and courage and reflects our core competenciesto join Havergal College as Boarding Staff. This is a fulltime 10 month contractposition.
Why Havergal is the Place to Be
Founded in 1894 and located on abeautiful 22acre campus in midtown Toronto Canada Havergal College is one ofCanadas preeminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergartenthrough Grade 12. At Havergal Collegewe believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich historyspanning over 130 years we are committed to offering a contemporary liberalarts education which is rooted in the Anglican tradition.Our mission isto prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academicand cocurricular programs and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty andadministration staff we nurture a culture of capability that fostersselfconfidence leadership critical thinking and globalmindedness within ourstudents.
We take pride in attracting and retaininghighlyqualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our schoolremains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us in thistransformative journey of education working together to empower young women tomake a positive difference in our world.
We arecommitted to building adiverseworkforce and an inclusive workplace.We believe that aninclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect creativity andinnovation collaboration and accountability. To this end we encourageapplications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiencesand perspectives including women BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People ofColour) peoples LGBTQ2S and persons withdisabilities to join our thriving team. We seek candidates who arecommitted to nurturing a community where integrity compassion inquiry andcourage thrive.
Boarding Staff reportto the Head of Boarding and work collaboratively with other boarding teammembers to provide comprehensive care and ensure student wellbeing. They workclosely with the Health Centre and faculty to provide a supportive and caringenvironment for all boarding students.
Boarding Staff arerequired to live on campus during the school year. They must be able tocommit to working a rotating schedule of day evening overnight and weekendshifts.
Specific Accountabilities:
- Ensure thatstudents overall needs are met by actively monitoring and supporting theirphysical health mental wellbeing social development behavior and emotionalresilience. This includes facilitating access to health services promotingpositive social interactions implementing behavior management strategies andproviding emotional support through active listening mentorship andintervention when necessary.
- Superviseevening study.
- Support andimplement boarding programming.
- Lead andmentor a boarding advisory group.
- Organize andfacilitate activities for student both on and off campus.
- Communicateseffectively with parents teachers and student support and faculty as needed.
- Maintainsprofessional accountability boundaries responsibility and model appropriatebehaviour.
- Establishboarding expectations aligned with the Code of Conduct school handbooks andother school policies for students and carry out disciplinary measures whennecessary.
- Manage andmaintain the Boarding School to ensure a safe secure and clean environment byconducting regular inspections and completing duties necessary to the smoothfunctioning of the Boarding School.
- Coordinatesafety checks and oversee adherence to regulations in accordance with theSchool Emergency Procedures.
- Maintainconfidentiality of sensitive issues and materials.
- Support aprogram/activity in the day school i.e. academics athletics performing artsor other clubs.
- Contribute tomaintaining an environment of inclusion in accordance with the Schools sharedvalues of respect teamwork and collaboration.
- Any otherresponsibilities in a variety of circumstances as required by the Head ofBoarding School and the Assistant Head of Boarding.
Qualifications Knowledge and Experience
- 3 years ofrecent relevant education and/or experience ideally in Education Recreationand Health or youth care settings.
- CertificateDiploma or Degree in education or youth care related field.
- Experienceworking within a diverse team.
- Experiencesupporting students with diverse backgrounds and identities.
- Current FirstAid/CPR certification; CPR Level C with AED is an asset.
- Ability tosuccessfully obtain Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) criminal record checkclearance.
- Must be ableto work evening overnight and weekend shifts as part of a work schedule.
- Experienceworking in a boarding school setting/ living and working in a dorm.
- Understandingof the developmental stages of adolescents including their health and wellbeingneeds.
- Keycompetencies and emotional intelligence in selfawareness selfmanagementempathy initiative and accountability.
- Ability toassess daily operations and make good judgement decisions and recommendationsbased on the values of the school.
- Excellentcommunication skills both verbal and written.
- Commitment todealing effectively with conflict and managing interpersonal relationships in atimely and professional manner.
- Comfortablewith general computer skills.
- Excellentorganizational skills.
- Ability towork independently as well as collaborate in a team environment.
- Supporter ofacademic initiatives and cocurricular activities for students.
- Actively support the visionmission and values of our school.
- DiversityEquity and Inclusion training is an asset.
- Mental HealthFirst Aidis an asset.
- Fluency in asecond language is an asset.
Demonstrated ability and commitment to the Core Competencies of;
- Collaboration& Teamwork
- Integrity& Trust
- LearningAgility
- Communication
- GrowthMindset
- InclusiveExcellence
Allqualified candidates are encouraged to apply and express their interest to no later than April 14 2025. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Havergal College thanks all applicants inadvance.Only those candidatesselected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equalopportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive barrierfreerecruitment and selection process and work environment in accordance with theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy towork with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiringprocess.If you require accommodations please contact Cathy LeBlanc atext. 6526 or by email at accessibility@havergal.on.
Employment Type
Full-Time
