Assistant Head of House - St. Catharines, Canada - Ridley College (Canada)

Ridley College (Canada)

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St. Catharines, Canada

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THE RIDLEY DIFFERENCE

Founded in 1889, Ridley College is a co-educational boarding and day school with over 750 students in JK to Grade 12 from more than 55 countries worldwide.

Education at Ridley is 'learner-centred' and inquiry-based, enhanced by the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. It places students at the heart of the learning experience and develops curiosity, open-mindedness, and agile thinking and doing. Guided by our vision, we aim to inspire flourishing lives to transform our globe.

We strive as a community to create a culture of belonging on campus based on trust, collaboration and cooperation, and to promote and deepen these shared values in all we do.

Joining the team at Ridley means you are committed to life-long learning and development, have integrity and value being of service in a richly diverse community.

Attracting, developing and retaining people who thrive in Ridley's positive education culture that recognizes and celebrates individual strengths is critical to our success.

Ridley College is located on 90 picturesque acres in St.

Catharines, Ontario, in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula and is comprised of a stunning blend of century-old buildings housing modernized technology.

Our new, state-of-the-art teaching and learning facilities, slated to open in early 2024 as part of the ongoing Campaign for Ridley, will continue to reshape the learning experience for future generations of Ridleians and uphold Ridley's place as a global leader in education.

OVERVIEW
All boarding students are directly associated with a Residential House.

Each of the Houses of Ridley is unique, but all are run by a highly motivated and dedicated House Team (Head of House, Assistant Head of House and Residential Don).

Built on a community-oriented philosophy, our boarding houses foster individual character development, promote personal growth, and inspire students to lead flourishing lives within a community.

The boarding aspect of the Ridley education results in a student body that understands and believes in themselves, having developed "wellness for life".

The AHOH will be accountable for the following:

Scheduled evening duty shifts from 7pm-12am (2 nights a week) and alternating weekends
Provide supply teaching coverages in the Upper, Middle or Lower School
Attend all House meetings and Chapel weekly
Advisor for Grade 9 students meeting weekly and following a set curriculum
Coach three terms of sport. This could include accompanying a team to tournaments, or games off campus during the evenings or on weekends

When on duty, the AHOH takes full responsibility for the operation of the residence by ensuring curfew, bedtime and settling the house.

This also includes;

Being visible and accessible to support and listen to the students, in order to develop a studentcentred environment
Deal with any disciplinary problems in a firm, fair and caring manner
Work with the House Team to maintain a healthy routine of life for each student and ensure that standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene are met
Be knowledgeable of the various support resources available to the students at the school
Actively participate in House outings, events and activities and chaperone as needed
Partner with teachers, coaches, the Health Centre, the Learning Centre and parents in a respectful relationship to support each student
Be an ongoing champion for the social, mental, and emotional wellbeing of all students across the school program

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Flexibility and adaptability are key attributes required for this role as hours of work and the work week will vary in accordance with the coverage schedule for the boarding house, co-curricular activities this position oversees, and supply teaching coverages provided.

Bachelor of Education graduate or teaching experience is ideal
Athletics coaching (e.g. rowing, basketball, rugby, hockey or other sport) and/or experience in the Arts would be considered an asset
Experience working with school age children years of age
Selfstarter, interested in the growth and development of our students
Must be globally minded and open to diversity of cultures at Ridley College
Demonstrate an empathetic, patient and nurturing disposition
Have excellent communication, listening, time management and mediation skills and be a collaborative problem solver and team player
Positive, optimistic, collegial and forward thinking
Current certification for First Aid, CPR/Defibrillator, Mental Health and First Aid would be considered an asset

OUR OFFER
This position will be provided a one bedroom apartment housing accommodation on campus. Accommodation and meals will be considered a taxable benefit. This position may be renewed on an annual basis. Ridley College offers a positive and inclusive workplace community with a competitive compensation package including the Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan where applicable;