Homestay Coordinator

Position: Homestay Coordinator

Employment Type: 8 hours per week

Start Date - May 1, 2024

Salary Range: $25.68 per hour

Unity Christian School, located in the picturesque city of Chilliwack, British Columbia, is seeking a Homestay Coordinator starting on May 1st, 2024.

Reporting to the International Student Program Coordinator, the Homestay Coordinator is responsible for assessing and completing student Homestay placements and guiding and advising students and their host families as issues arise during their stay. The Homestay Coordinator responds to and resolves issues affecting the safety and wellbeing of the students, the families and the school, by providing advice, linking to community services and engaging health and social service professionals when needed.

Homestay Coordinator Job Description

About Unity Christian School:

Unity Christian School is a vibrant Pre-K - 12 Christ-centered learning community serving over 600 students and 275 families in the Eastern Fraser Valley. The mission of Unity Christian School is to “nurture our students God-given potential as they humbly serve God’s world.”

Skills :

? Diplomacy - using judgment and tact when dealing with culturally sensitive issues

? Patience - effectively using time to resolve issues and allowing others to cooperate in the resolution

? Conflict Resolution - engage parties to understand cultural conflicts that may not be apparent and allow individuals to participate in their resolution

? Independence - act with immediacy; establish priorities and communicate deadlines

Education:

? Course work in conflict resolution and administration

? Preference will be given to those with a degree in pre-social work or diploma in Community, Family and Child Studies or comparable education in human services.

Experience:

? One year or more of direct experience working with youth in a cross-cultural/ESL setting.

? One year or more full-time experience working in an office environment

? Work and administrative experience in a similar or related field

Each candidate must be:

? a committed Christian

? dedicated to Christian education

Each application should include:

? a current cover letter and resume (including at least 3 professional references, with phone numbers and emails)

? a statement of faith - see attached form (download as a Word document)

Closing Date: Until Filled

Interested? Have questions about this important position? Please contact Matt Van Muyen via email and/or phone.

Email your application to: careers@unitychristian.ca

Unity Christian School

Matt Van Muyen -System Principal

Skills :

? Diplomacy - using judgment and tact when dealing with culturally sensitive issues

? Patience - effectively using time to resolve issues and allowing others to cooperate in the resolution

? Conflict Resolution - engage parties to understand cultural conflicts that may not be apparent and allow individuals to participate in their resolution

? Independence - act with immediacy; establish priorities and communicate deadlines

Education:

? Course work in conflict resolution and administration

? Preference will be given to those with a degree in pre-social work or diploma in Community, Family and Child Studies or comparable education in human services.

Experience:

? One year or more of direct experience working with youth in a cross-cultural/ESL setting.

? One year or more full-time experience working in an office environment

? Work and administrative experience in a similar or related field

Each candidate must be:

? a committed Christian

? dedicated to Christian education

Each application should include:

? a current cover letter and resume (including at least 3 professional references, with phone numbers and emails)

? a statement of faith - see attached form (download as a Word document)

Closing Date: Until Filled

Interested? Have questions about this important position? Please contact Matt Van Muyen via email and/or phone.

Email your application to: careers@unitychristian.ca

Unity Christian School

Matt Van Muyen -System Principal