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BLYTH ACADEMY

Academic Administrator

Reports to:Academic Director/Guidance Head

Location: New campuses in the GTA

Primary Role: Responsible for the campus reception (phone & in person) and administration on a campus level pertaining to enrolments, private courses, student life, etc. Also responsible for ensuring efficient and professional campus operations. Manages academic facility, office supplies and equipment. Directly responsible for monitoring student arrivals and departures.

Job Details:

Attendance – Calls late & absent students. Updates Maplewood accordingly. Keeps Academic Director advised
Answers phones and in person inquiries
Check voice mail and return calls
Oversee campus security, grounds, cleaning and similar operations
Support teachers as required – copying, equipment
Co-ordinates text book ordering and delivery
Prepares curriculum packages
Prepares Blyth promotional packages
Organizes logistics of volunteer days and field trips, permission slips, arranging transport
Distributes user names and passwords for Maplewood
Organizes (space allocation, teachers) and records information pertaining to Private studies
Collects fitness forms and e-reader forms from students
Manages office supplies and invoices
Manages library of computer equipment and e-readers
Assists in organizing and managing special events eg. Open Houses
General campus administration, site management and liaison with Head Office
Uploads e-readers on a per term basis
Assist Academic Director with preparing report cards and transcripts for full, part-time and private studies
Follow up on OSR requests, coordinate salient OSR information via HO
Ensure filing systems for course work is updated
Burning any DVD’s as required
Coordinating special academic programming eg. Math Tutoring with respect to classroom allocation, teachers and teacher payments
Perform other duties as required to assist in the smooth running of the campus

Interested candidates are asked to send a resume and cover letter to info@blytheducation.com and note Academic Administrator in the subject line. Please be advised that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position: Academic Director - Barrie

Reports to: The Academic Principal of Blyth Education and to the President and Managing Director

Primary Role: The Academic Director will oversee the academic integrity of the Blyth Academy model for full-time, part-time and private study, including summer school, at the new Barrie campus of Blyth Academy. In this role he/she will be responsible for creating a caring and empathic culture where students thrive. The Academic Director will be required to develop this new private high school including attracting the initial class of students.

Job Specifics:

Hire and oversee the Barrie campus staff including Guidance Head, Academic Administrator and teachers
Conduct student entry interviews drawing upon input from Admissions, the academic Principal and the Guidance Head
Hire and Manage teachers as required, ensuring course outlines, profiles, exams and standards of evaluation are in line with Ministry standards
Create school timetables in cooperation with the Principal & Director of Guidance according to written policies and standards
Assist in marketing the school and attracting students
Oversee Maplewood internet information system on a per term basis including transcript updates
Ensure ongoing Maplewood reporting requirements are also met
Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures as they affect the campus
Interface with the Principal and/or the Director of Student Life on campus-wide community service initiatives and events
Responsible for the Barrie Academy budget
Maintain appropriate liaison with local landlords and service providers as required
Prepare and execute campus orientation programs, Open Houses and other special events
Submit all paperwork at course completion to the Academic Principal
Interface with parents and families with respect to issues (absences, lates, behaviour) as required
Assist with curriculum development and teacher training for the campus
Oversee Full Time, Part Time, Private classes and summer school at the campus
Assist in counselling students in secondary course selection over four terms
Assist in counselling students on post-secondary course selection including OUAC applications
Responsible for developing the Academy’s standing in the community and for developing a healthy school atmosphere that supports growing admissions

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Undergraduate/Graduate degree & Ontario College of Teachers Certification
Minimum of 5 years teaching experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership skills and proven track record of working effectively at the high school level
Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Maplewood)
Energetic team member who flourishes in a fast-paced environment

Contact

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to patshaw@blytheducation.com. Please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Position: Senior Level Teachers

Blyth Academy is a growing private school with campuses in Yorkville and Thornhill, offering a full-day program as well as evening, weekend and summer programs. We are seeking highly qualified teachers for the broad range of subjects we offer: English, French, Math, Computers, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, History, and the Humanities. If you feel you have the qualifications we require, and would like to be a part of a dynamic, progressive experience in high school education, we invite you to apply. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job Description:

Teach selected Ontario Secondary School curriculum courses at a high level
Provide students with various evaluation opportunities for success
Demonstrate an engaging teaching style for a small-class-size environment
Maintain frequent and effective communication with students, parents and program coordinators

Qualifications

Ontario College of Teachers (or equivalent) certification
Outstanding expertise in specified subject area(s)
Innovative curriculum delivery
Ability to provide effective experiential learning
Experience working with students in small classes would be an asset
Evidence of cooperative initiatives

Thank you for your interest in Blyth Academy. Your application will be reviewed carefully and those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please, Click Here to apply online

INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMS

Position: Program Managers, International Summer Programs

Blyth International Summer Programs offer a unique, experiential education opportunity for secondary school students. Our month-long programs blend rigorous academics and fun.

We are seeking group leaders with strong leadership skills to act as Program Managers for our July summer programs abroad. Program Managers are responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the program while in transit and at the destination.

Qualifications:

previous experience either working or travelling with students is required
must be fluent in either French, Spanish, Italian or Greek
applicants must be well travelled

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Position: Senior Level Teachers

We are seeking qualified teachers for our international summer programs for the 2010 season. There are a number of positions available in a variety of senior level secondary school credit courses. To apply, please forward your resume and include the courses you are qualified to teach. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews in March.

Job Description:

Teach selected Ontario Secondary School curriculum courses in an international setting
Ensure students are provided with appropriate materials to prepare for credit courses
Provide students with various evaluation opportunities for success
Support and assist the regular routines of the program including supervision of students in a residential setting
Maintain communication with students, parents, and program coordinators as required

Availability: July or August

Qualifications:

Possess Ontario College of Teachers (or equivalent) certification.
Expertise in specified subject area(s).
Experience working with students in a residential setting.
Innovative curriculum delivery.
Ability to engage students in experiential learning.
Evidence of cooperative initiatives.

QUEEN'S-BLYTH WORLDWIDE

Position: Queen’s-Blyth Worldwide Program Manager

Who are we looking for?

Reliable, organized, dynamic, flexible and well-travelled people for Program Manager (PM) positions on our university level educational summer trips. Our most successful PMs are positive, enthusiastic, outgoing and engaging. A Program Manager will ensure our Sessions run smoothly. A PM must be a multi-tasker as they are in charge of accounting, logistics, research on the local environment and managing the ever changing group dynamic.

What is your role?

You are responsible for the safety and well being of the students in your care.

You will meet the students at the airport and travel with them on their 3 week-long Session (in May and June). You will check-in groups at their hotels, accompany the group on excursions, eat meals with the group and lead daily meetings detailing the schedule for the day. You must also problem-solve any issues that arise locally.

You must be comfortable working long hours. This job isn’t for the faint-hearted as the students will be able to contact you 24 hours a day with any concerns, worries, or problems.

Special skills

You must be fluent in English, and the local language of the destination you wish to work in. You must have a good understanding of the local culture, history and geography of the destination. Previous experience leading a tour or working with young people would be an asset.

All applicants must have good communication skills and be mature enough to lead a group of university aged students. You must have completed, or be pursuing, a College or University Degree. You must also have a passport and completed police record check.

What is a Queen’s-Blyth Worldwide Session?

Our Sessions will take place in several locations. We have Sessions running in Costa Rica, France, Greece, Italy, Spain and Australia & New Zealand. They are operating in May and June 2012, and each Session is 3 weeks long. These educational trips are a way for university students across Canada, and internationally, to learn experientially and earn credits toward their degree.

Your team?

The Queen’s-Blyth office staff, based in Toronto, ON and Kingston, ON will be there to train and support you throughout the trip.

An Activity Coordinator (AC) will be in location with you to work alongside you. The AC will be in charge of organising activities outside of class time and supporting you in your role.

The instructors will be in charge of teaching and leading their academic excursions. They will also eat meals with you and be able to support you in supervising the group.

NB: If you feel you are right for the position however can only work in May OR June, we will still consider your application, however preference will be given to those who can work in both months.

How do you apply?

Please send your cover letter and resume, noting your preferred location, to our Operations department: info@queensblythworldwide.ca

Position: Queen’s-Blyth Worldwide Activity Coordinator

Who are we looking for?

If you’re energetic and fun, full of ideas of ways to engage groups of young people, and keen to travel then we want to hear from you. To be a great Activity Coordinator (AC), you’ll need to have good people skills, be organised as well as independent, and have the ability to occupy a dynamic group of students with mixed interests.

What is your role?

As an AC your role is to organise free and low cost activities in location in order to occupy the students in their spare time (outside of classes, academic field trips and optional excursions), for example, planning trivia nights, or taking a group to a local outdoor concert or sporting event.

You must be comfortable working long hours. This job isn’t for the faint-hearted as you are there as support both to the Program Manager, who is on call 24-7, and to the instructors, who may need assistance such as on field excursions.

Special skills

Previous experience working with young people is a benefit. Any outdoor activity or sports qualifications, such as yoga instructor, kayak instructor, Dive master, etc. are an advantage.

All applicants must have a passport and completed police check.

What is a Queen’s-Blyth Worldwide Session?

Your team?

The Queen’s-Blyth office staff, based in Toronto, ON and Kingston, ON will be there to train and support you throughout the trip.

A Program Manager (PM) runs the trip, organising logistics and managing day-to-day operations.

The instructors will be in charge of teaching and leading their academic excursions. They will also eat meals with you and be able to support you in supervising the group.

NB: If you feel you are right for the position but can only work in May OR June, we will still consider your application however preference will be given to those who can work in both months.

How do you apply?

Please send your cover letter and resume to our Operations department: info@queensblythworldwide.ca

Please indicate your preferred location. In your application also include a sample schedule of activities you would arrange over a weekend (2 evenings, 1 morning and 1 afternoon) if you had a group of 20 young adults in your preferred location. (Please base your activity suggestions on the following cities: Playas del Coco (Costa Rica), Nice, Athens, Rome, Barcelona and Queenstown (New Zealand).)