Assistant Director, Ancillary Academic Programs

Appleby College; Oakville; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking an Assistant Director for Ancillary Academic Programs to lead ESL and enrichment offerings. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in curriculum design, proven leadership experience, and a passion for enhancing diverse student engagement. Responsibilities include developing innovative programs, managing operations, and ensuring high-quality delivery. This full-time position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive group benefits

Outstanding vacation package

Professional development opportunities

Access to campus facilities

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in curriculum design for diverse academic programs.
• Experience leading academic teams and supporting students and teachers.
• Ability to develop engaging ESL curriculum and programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Ancillary academic programming portfolio including ESL offerings.
• Develop innovative academic experiences for diverse learners.
• Research and analyze competitors in academic programming.

Skills

Curriculum design

ESL programming

Leadership

Student engagement

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Bilingualism

Education

TOEFL certification

Valid Ontario driver's license

Job description

Assistant Director, Ancillary Academic Programs

Location: On-campus, In-person, hybrid during off-season
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00

COME JOIN OUR TEAM

Appleby College is seeking an educator with a strong foundation in curriculum design, a deep understanding of ESL programming, experience leading teams and a passion for student engagement. If you are excited about creating innovative programs and shaping meaningful learning experiences for students from around the world, we would love to hear from you.

HOW YOU WILL THRIVE

You will lead Appleby’s Ancillary academic programming portfolio including summer Enrichment, Credit, and ESL offerings ensuring they reflect our commitment to educational excellence. You will develop engaging academic experiences that attract diverse learners while supporting high-quality program delivery and a positive, inclusive learning environment for both students and instructors.

HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED

• Research and recommend strategy for all academically oriented ancillary programs, both local and international.
• Analyze competitors for Academic and ESL programs in Canada and abroad to inform offerings and pricing models.
• Ensure Appleby remains a market leader by developing and delivering innovative academic programs grounded in informed market research.
• Develop curriculum for ESL, Credit, and Enrichment programs, including experiential learning opportunities that attract both international and external applicants.
• Create academic schedules for ESL, Academy, and Enrichment offerings.
• Ensure all courses meet Ministry guidelines and align with Appleby curriculum standards.
• Collaborate with Seasonal HR to create job descriptions and recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Academic ESL, Credit, and Enrichment Instructors, while supporting training initiatives for boarding staff.
• Partner with the Assistant Director, Ancillary Boarding Programs to develop and document safety procedures, risk and crisis management protocols, and staff training resources.
• Oversee safety practices and respond to safety-related issues involving summer students and staff.
• Manage day-to-day program operations, providing instructional supervision and filling in for instructors when needed.
• Support students and families by serving as a key resource and addressing inquiries before and during program sessions.
• Participate in school events such as Open Houses, new parent nights, Grade Band, and guidance nights.
• Provide rotating 24/7 on-call support to Program Directors and Boarding Life through the summer.
• Coordinate with the Guidance department to promote offerings and ensure summer programs align with school and student needs.
• Work with Ancillary Activities and Marketing teams to update academic program information for the website, registration systems, and promotional materials.
• Assist in managing budgets and optimizing revenue for summer academic programs.
• Support annual updates to the CampBrain registration system in collaboration with the Camps team to enhance user experience.
• As appropriate, contribute actively to Appleby’s educational and program initiatives during the academic year.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Solid knowledge of Ministry curriculum expectations, including ESL requirements.
• TOEFL certification and experience teaching ESL, preferably internationally.
• Proven ability to develop curriculum for diverse academic programs.
• Experience working with and supporting students and teachers.
• Excellent administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across teams.
• A second language is considered an asset.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract.
• Ability to engage confidently with parents, students, and external partners.

HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive group benefits including health, dental, vision coverage and health spending account.
• Outstanding vacation package.
• Eligibility to participate in RRSP with matching program.
• Professional development opportunities to grow your leadership and clinical expertise.
• Access to campus facilities, including fitness centre, pool, and beautiful grounds.

WHO ARE WE

Appleby College was founded in 1911 and is internationally recognized as one of the world’s leading independent schools. With 800 students from over 50 countries enrolled in Grades 7–12, Appleby offers an education that excites and challenges every student. Our curriculum combines rigorous academics with dynamic arts, athletics, community service, and boarding life programming, allowing students to discover and embrace their passions both inside and outside the classroom.

Appleby’s Mission is to educate and enable its students to become leaders of character, major contributors to, and valued representatives of their local, national and international communities.

READY TO START YOUR JOURNEY

If you are ready to grow your career and make an impact, we want to hear from you. Please share your resume and a cover letter outlining your experiences and contributions directly on our portal by Wednesday, December 31, 2025. While all applicants are thanked for their interest, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

We work to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Appleby’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, making us better together.

Do you need accommodation?

Appleby College is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.