Boarding House Director Student Welfare
8 hours ago
central island chemainus, british columbia, Canada
Shawnigan Lake School
Full-time
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Lead student welfare at Shawnigan Lake School as a House Director on Vancouver Island, supporting safety, pastoral care, and personal growth.
The House Director serves as the primary adult for up to 50–60 boarding students. This leadership role requires boarding experience, emotional intelligence, and strong pastoral instincts. You will create a safe, inclusive, structured environment while guiding students through daily school life.
Key Responsibilities: Prioritize student safety, emotional health, and overall well-being
Provide daily pastoral care and holistic student support
Cultivate belonging, resilience, character, and self-advocacy
Lead and mentor boarding staff within the House
Communicate proactively with parents about student growth
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, or related field
Current emergency first aid certificate
Proven leadership experience within a boarding environment
Understanding of adolescent development, mental health, and safeguarding
Strong communication, empathy, warmth, and resilience
Bring boarding leadership, emotional intelligence, and safeguarding expertise to support students at Shawnigan Lake School.
The House Director serves as the primary adult for up to 50–60 boarding students. This leadership role requires boarding experience, emotional intelligence, and strong pastoral instincts. You will create a safe, inclusive, structured environment while guiding students through daily school life.
Key Responsibilities: Prioritize student safety, emotional health, and overall well-being
Provide daily pastoral care and holistic student support
Cultivate belonging, resilience, character, and self-advocacy
Lead and mentor boarding staff within the House
Communicate proactively with parents about student growth
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, counseling, or related field
Current emergency first aid certificate
Proven leadership experience within a boarding environment
Understanding of adolescent development, mental health, and safeguarding
Strong communication, empathy, warmth, and resilience
Bring boarding leadership, emotional intelligence, and safeguarding expertise to support students at Shawnigan Lake School.