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.
St. Andrew's College invites applications for the role of Boarding Don for the 2025-2026 academic year. Reporting to the Director of Boarding, this position offers a unique opportunity to support and mentor students in a vibrant boarding community.
Responsibilities will include:
- Build rapport with students in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Support the delivery of the boarding curriculum.
- Mentor and supervise students during on- and off-campus activities.
- Accompany students to evening appointments or, in emergencies, to access external healthcare.
- Provide academic support to Upper School students, including homework and test preparation.
- Assist with classroom support and coverage as needed.
- Participate in a rotating evening and weekend schedule (3 nights/week, 4 p.m. to midnight).
- Lead or assist with weekend programming trips.
- Post-secondary education required; enrolment in or completion of a Bachelor of Education is preferred.
- Experience in a boarding school or overnight camp setting is an asset.
- Ability to contribute to co-curricular life, including athletics or clubs.
- Mental Health First Aid training is an asset.
- Coaching experience is considered an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills.
- On-campus accommodation and meals.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Eligibility for the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (for OCT-certified candidates).
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a collegial, inclusive community.
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
Dedicated to the development of the complete man, the well-rounded citizen.
you require an accommodation through the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 905-727-2580.
