Assistant Director, Middle School

CAIS; Aurora; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Andrew’s College invites applications for a full-time, permanent role: Assistant Director of Middle School.

Reporting to the Director of Middle School and serving on the Middle School leadership team, the appointee will provide leadership across the academic program, student life, and daily operations of the division. The successful candidate will be a certified teacher in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers, hold a Bachelor of Education with Junior/Intermediate

Qualifications

• Certified teacher in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Bachelor of Education with Junior/Intermediate qualifications.
• Experience teaching Middle School students; experience in boys’ education.
• Knowledge of the Ontario curriculum and Growing Success; strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership for Grade 5–8, aligning curriculum and assessment with Growing Success.
• Oversee Student Life, attendance, and wellbeing within Middle School.
• Lead divisional operations, planning, scheduling, and policies in collaboration with the Director.
• Coordinate annual updates to Middle School handbook and support faculty development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Education

Junior/Intermediate

Job description

Founded in 1899, St. Andrew’s College (SAC) is an independent, all-boys university preparatory school for Grades 5-12. Located 40 minutes north of Toronto, SAC’s 126-acre campus is home to a mix of 650 boarding and day students from 25 countries. As set out in our mission statement, SAC’s rigorous academic program is complemented by a wide range of co-curricular activities designed to develop “the complete man, the well-rounded citizen.” All boys participate in the leadership program and the extensive athletic program (71 teams across 22 sports). Graduates gain entry to top universities in Canada, the U.S., and abroad and are part of a network of 7,000 Old Boys around the world. To find out more, visit our website at www.sac.on.ca.

St. Andrew’s College invites applications for a full-time, permanent opportunity in the role of Assistant Director of Middle School.

Reporting to the Director of Middle School and serving on the Middle School leadership team, the Assistant Director will provide leadership across the academic program, student life, and the Middle School’s daily operations. Working collaboratively with the Director and Middle School faculty, the Assistant Director will help advance divisional and school-wide priorities while supporting a positive, engaging, and well-coordinated experience for students and faculty.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Support the ongoing development and delivery of the Grade 5-8 academic program, with particular attention to curriculum, instructional practice, assessment, and reporting.
• Promote alignment with the Ontario curriculum and Growing Success requirements.
• Work with the Director of Middle School and academic leaders to support consistent and effective approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Assist in developing the Middle School faculty timetable.
• Encourage professional growth, collaboration, and the sharing of effective practices among Middle School faculty.

Student Life and Well-Being

• Help foster a positive Middle School culture grounded in connection, belonging, accountability, and student engagement.
• Oversee and support the student leadership councils in the Middle School.
• Oversee student attendance and follow up on patterns of absenteeism or punctuality concerns.
• Support the consistent application of school expectations related to student conduct, discipline, and dress.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, advisors, counsellors, and families to respond to student concerns and promote student well-being.
• Provide visible leadership throughout the school day and at Middle School events, celebrations, and community activities.

Divisional Leadership and Operations

• Support the Director of Middle School in the effective day-to-day operation of the division.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of programs, schedules, events, and other divisional priorities.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of Middle School procedures and practices.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, families, and other members of the school community.
• Undertake other leadership responsibilities that support the needs and priorities of the Middle School and the broader school.
• Work with the Director of Middle School to coordinate annual updates to the Middle School section of the Parent and Student Handbook.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a certified teacher in good standing with the Ontario College of Teachers.
• Hold a Bachelor of Education and Junior/Intermediate division qualifications.
• Have demonstrated experience teaching and working with Middle School students.
• Have experience in boys’ education.
• Bring a thorough understanding of the Ontario curriculum and Growing Success.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Exercise sound judgment, discretion, and consistency when addressing academic and student matters.
• Build trusting and productive relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
• Demonstrate a sustained commitment to professional learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Desirable Assets

The following qualifications and experiences would be considered assets. Candidates who are actively working toward these qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• A Master of Education or other relevant graduate degree.
• Principal’s Qualification Program (PQP), Parts 1 and 2, or progress toward completion.
• CAIS Leadership Institute Diploma, or progress toward completion.
• Experience leading a department, grade, division, or significant school-wide initiative.
• Experience supporting faculty development, instructional improvement, or curriculum implementation.
• Previous formal or informal leadership experience within a school setting, such as Department Head, Grade Lead, instructional leadership, or committee leadership.

Additional Responsibilities

The successful candidate will maintain an active presence in the broader life of the school through teaching, co-curricular involvement, and committee service. The specific assignment will be determined in consideration of the scope of the leadership portfolio and the operational needs of the Middle School.

This posting is for an upcoming vacancy. The corresponding salary will depend on teaching qualifications. The compensation for a teacher with 7-11 years of experience ranges from $106,370 to $129,060 plus a responsibility stipend of $15,000.

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.