Boarding Don

St. Andrew’s College invites applications for the role of Boarding Don for the 2025-2026 academic year. Reporting to the Director of Boarding, this position offers a unique opportunity to support and mentor students in a vibrant boarding community.
 
Responsibilities will include:
 
  • Build rapport with students in a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Support the delivery of the boarding curriculum.
  • Mentor and supervise students during on- and off-campus activities.
  • Accompany students to evening appointments or, in emergencies, to access external healthcare.
  • Provide academic support to Upper School students, including homework and test preparation.
  • Assist with classroom support and coverage as needed.
  • Participate in a rotating evening and weekend schedule (3 nights/week, 4 p.m. to midnight).
  • Lead or assist with weekend programming trips.
 
Key qualifications:
  • Post-secondary education required; enrolment in or completion of a Bachelor of Education is preferred.
  • Experience in a boarding school or overnight camp setting is an asset.
  • Ability to contribute to co-curricular life, including athletics or clubs.
  • Mental Health First Aid training is an asset.
  • Coaching experience is considered an advantage.
  • Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills.
 
What we offer:
  • On-campus accommodation and meals.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Eligibility for the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (for OCT-certified candidates).
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a collegial, inclusive community.
 
To express interest in this opportunity, submit a cover letter and resume directly to sac.simplication.com by June 10, 2025.
 
St. Andrew’s College has long been committed to ensuring our boys learn how to engage appropriately with others in the community so that they can develop healthy, meaningful, and sustained human relationships. Our policies and programs speak to the necessity for schools to be inclusive and to enact proactive approaches to interrelationships. As an employer, we model and value equity, diversity, and inclusivity. By extension, we are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 905-727-2580. 
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