Boarding Don

CAIS; Pickering; Hybrid; CAD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in on-campus housing

Job summary

Pickering College in Newmarket, Ontario, seeks a Boarding Don to join the residential team for the 2026/2027 school year. This live-in, 10-month contract role supports boarding students, fosters a safe and supportive environment, and coordinates evening programming and weekend activities.

Responsibilities include breakfast monitoring, on-call coverage, liaising with faculty and parents, and assisting with academic development.

Qualifications

• University graduate is required.
• Experience working with adolescents preferred.
• Mature with initiative and leadership abilities.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification required.
• Current Police Record Check is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakfast on a rotational schedule to monitor students and residences.
• Work evenings, overnight, and weekends on a rotational basis.
• Provide on-call coverage to residences.
• Live in the on-site residence for the contract period.
• Meal coverage for breakfast and dinner.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Maintain a safe and supportive boarding program.
• Act as a 'Family Head' for a smaller group of students.
• Communicate with faculty, parents, and custodians regularly.
• Support students academically through evening study coverage.
• Liaise with Health Centre staff for medical care as required.

Skills

Residential leadership

Time management

First Aid

Communication

Education

University degree

Job description

Boarding Don

September 2026 - June 18, 2027 Contrac

Pickering College located in Newmarket Ontario, is more than a place to teach - it's a vibrant community where educators grow, collaborate, and inspire. As Canada's only Quaker-founded independent day and boarding school for JK to Grade 12, we provide a dynamic environment that empowers teachers to bring learning to life and make a lasting difference for students and the wider world.

Guided by the Quaker values of Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship, our culture is built on purpose, respect, and collaboration. These principles shape not only the student experience but also the workplace setting, creating a supportive environment to thrive both personally and professionally.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, Boarding and Health Services, Boarding Dons provide support to the boarding students and program. Boarding Dons function as a team to ensure that the school's Mission Statement is upheld.

Boarding Dons provide a supportive, caring environment where our students can grow, develop and thrive both personally and academically. This position will nurture healthy relationships between our students through evening programming and weekend activities. The Boarding Don will provide an environment that promotes emotional growth, personal development and maturation and academic success.

The Boarding Don is an active member of the boarding team who lives on campus in the residence on a 10-month contract for the 2026/2027 school year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend breakfast on a rotational schedule to monitor students and check residences to ensure that students are up and ready for the day.
• Work on a rotational basis to cover the residences in the evenings, overnight and weekends (including long weekends).
• Provide on call coverage to the residences.
• Live in the residence.
• Meal coverage for breakfast and dinner.
• Attend weekly staff meetings.
• Maintain a safe and supportive boarding program.
• Act as a "Family Head" for a smaller group of students within the residence.
• Act as a communication liaison for faculty and parents.
• Communicate on a regular basis with parents and custodians.
• Communicate regularly with the boarding team members.
• Support the academic development of students as needed.
• Ensure a safe boarding community.
• Liaise with the Health Centre staff to assist with any medical care of students as required.
• Assist with the Pickering College Co-Curricular Program to provide coaching or club leadership each term.
• Support the students academically through evening study coverage in assigned areas: Math, Science, English, ESL, Writing Lab, Middle School Study etc.
• Perform other duties as related, required or assigned.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• University Graduate
• Camp/Residence experience preferred
• Experience working with adolescents preferred
• Mature and responsible with initiative and leadership abilities
• Positive interpersonal skills and competent judgement
• Athletic/sports coaching interest
• Superior time management skills
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification required
• 'E' Class Driver's Licence (not mandatory)
• A current Police Record Check is a condition of employment

AI will not be used during the hiring process. The salary range for this role is $35,000 - $38,000

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate(s) must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Report. Suitable accommodations are available for applicants with accessibility needs due to disability upon request.