Assistant Head of School

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada YMCA Greater Toronto Full time

Responsibilities

document, ensuring disciplinary actions align with established principles and guidelines. Assist in engendering commitment and enthusiasm from staff, students, parents, volunteers, private sector partners, sponsors, and community organizations to support the Academy’s vision. Support the building and maintenance of positive partnerships with YMCA program staff. With the Head of School, provide leadership to staff, including supporting hiring and onboarding processes, providing instructional leadership, coaching, performance reviews, and professional development. Ensure effective administrative operations for the school, including developing and overseeing the annual budget, ordering curriculum resources, maintaining communication with parents and guardians, and ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all stakeholders. Assist in developing and implementing effective marketing strategies for enrollment and overall school sustainability, including networking and outreach to foster community awareness and support, identifying opportunities for collaboration, and participating in philanthropic activities. Support the YMCA Academy’s admissions processes, including advertising and outreach, identifying potential source schools and organizations for future students, and organizing Fall and Spring Open Houses each academic year. Establish and implement a system for recording and tracking educational and demographic data gathered during the admissions process. Develop the teachers' and students' course schedules, as well as monitoring the credit system to ensure all requirements for graduation are met. Utilize the student information system, PowerSchool, to efficiently manage student records, track academic progress, and streamline communication with parents and staff. Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

Teaching certification and minimum 5 years’ teaching experience at the Junior, Intermediate or Senior level (Ontario preferred); additional qualifications in Special education and/or Counselling required; Principal certification completed or in progress; Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership an asset; Experience in administration including managing full and part-time teaching staff, volunteers, budgets and the demands of working within a large, not-for-profit organization; Management in a unionized environment an asset; Sound understanding of Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum and assessment; ability to integrate the Ontario curriculum and the principles of YMCA Academy; Demonstrated understanding of Learning Disabilities, ADD/ADHD, ASD, and other learning style issues; Demonstrated understanding of progressive modes of student discipline; Enthusiasm for working with youth with exceptionalities including those who are under-performing, have learning disabilities or who are disengaged from their learning process; Experience in non-traditional teaching environments and an appreciation of teaching the whole person and focus on building of relationships; Ability to communicate a compelling and inspired vision; ability to inspire and motivate staff, Academy stakeholders, donors and external contacts; Ability to work as part of a student support team; Well-developed networks of contacts within the (special) education sector; School Boards and the Ministry of Education; Strong interpersonal and public relations skills and ability to build constructive and effective relationships with Academy parents, students, staff, YMCA staff, volunteers, potential and current donors, professional associations and the media Flexibility for responding to multiple demands of staff, students, parents, partners/sponsors, Ministry of Education; Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict among stakeholders including staff, students, parents, volunteers (mentors, tutors), and partners; Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices involved in volunteer management; Awareness of the principles of risk management with respect to health and safety; Excellent written communication skills Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as experience in leading and developing and implementing equity-focused initiatives that address systemic barriers

What you need to succeed:

Commitment to the YMCA’s Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA .

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks .

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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