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

Solid communication, empathy, warmth, and resilience

Bring boarding leadership, emotional intelligence, and safeguarding expertise to support students at Shawnigan Lake School.

📌 Boarding House Director Student Welfare (Chemainus)
🏢 Shawnigan Lake School
📍 Chemainus