BLYTH ACADEMY

Position: Guidance Counsellor

Blyth Academy is looking for a guidance counsellor with high school experience.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of OUAC processes
• Knowledge of Ministry of Education student diploma requirements
• Experience in counselling senior high school students
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Assets:

• Candidate should be comfortable with daily student interaction
• Candidate should be approachable and friendly
• Candidate should be flexible in a team working environment
• Candidate should have the ability to deal with unique student situations

Availability: Full-time Monday to Friday

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

• Ensure students are provided with appropriate materials to prepare for the credit course
• 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

Availability: Winter 2008-2009, Spring 2009, Summer 2009

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

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

                               INTERNATIONAL SUMMER PROGRAMS

Position: Senior Level Teachers

We are seeking qualified teachers for our international summer programs for the 2009 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.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. References will be requested.

VIEW FOUNDATION

Position: Project Ethiopia Program Leader

Upon reading the job description, you will understand that you need to be extremely flexible with your time and be interested in both development work and working (and living at times) in Ethiopia.  It is an incredible opportunity to work with a program that is dedicated to bettering the lives of the neediest.  At the same time, you need to be able to deal well with change as the project is in the beginning stages of its development and our plans areambitious.

Project Ethiopia is a View Foundation not-for-profit project.  Volunteers from Canada work in the Mission of Charity in Gondar, Ethiopia.  Those living in the mission are orphans, the sick, physically/mentally challenged, and the terminally ill.  Our volunteers attempt to better the lives of these people through education, games, crafts, sports, and the like.  It is a Christian mission, but we have no religious affiliations.

Job Description:

• Monitor the program to ensure the volunteers and the Sisters at the mission are satisfied with its progress.
• Ensure the physical, mental, psychologica,l and emotional health of the volunteers at all times.
• Organize logistics of meals, lodging, and trips.
• Organize and facilitate a trip to the Simien Mountains and/or Lalibela through a local tour company, as well as a tour in Addis Ababa.
• Communicate/Coordinate with the International Program Director.

Availability: June 30 to August 24, 2009

Financial Compensation: The leader will be paid a base salary (depending on qualifications). All necessary expenses will be paid such as flights, food, and lodging.

Qualifications:

• A graduate of a College or University program (or significant work related experience).
• Experience working/volunteering/living overseas, ideally in developing nations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work with varying personalities.
• Patient, able to work on your own, self-motivated, organized, and enthusiastic.
• Able to work under emotionally, psychologically, and physically demanding conditions.
• Interested in community service and international development through grassroots initiatives.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Position: Project Cuba Coordinator

Project Cuba is a View Foundation not-for-profit project.  Volunteers from Canada work in Havana at two projects: a UNESCO Heritage site, and community outreach with orphans. At the UNESCO Heritage site volunteers work with artisans to restore buildings in disrepair. In the afternoon, volunteers work at established community-service centres assisting with outreach work to children in need.

Job Description:

• Monitor the program to ensure the View Foundation Leader, volunteers, artisans, and outreach workers are satisfied with the program's progress.
• Ensure the physical, mental, psychological, and emotional health of the volunteers at all times.
• Organize logistics of meals, lodging and trips.
• Organize and facilitate a historical tour of Havana, as well as various weekend/evening activities.
• Communicate/Coordinate with the International Program Director.
• Coordinate leaders and volunteers in the two months preceding the trip.

Availability: June 30 to August 24, 2009

Financial Compensation: The coordinator will be paid a base salary (depending on qualifications) as well as all necessary expenses such as flights, food and lodging.

Qualifications:

• A graduate of a College or University program and work experience coordinating/educating people.
• Experience working/volunteering/living overseas, ideally in developing nations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work with varying personalities.
• Patient, able to work on your own, self-motivated, organized, and enthusiastic.
• Able to work under emotionally, psychologically, and physically demanding conditions.
• Interested in community service and international development through grassroots initiatives.
• Competent in Spanish.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Position: Project Cuba Leader

Project Cuba is a View Foundation not-for-profit project.  Volunteers from Canada work in Havana at two projects: a UNESCO Heritage site and community outreach with orphans. At the UNESCO Heritage site, volunteers work with artisans to restore buildings in disrepair. In the afternoon, volunteers work at established community service cenrers assisting with outreach work to children in need.

Job Description:

• Monitor the volunteers, artisans, and outreach workers to ensure they are satisfied with the program's progress.
• Ensure the physical, mental, psychological, and emotional health of the volunteers at all times.
• Facilitate logistics of meals, lodging and trips.
• Facilitate a historical tour of Havana as well as various weekend/evening activities.
• Communicate/Coordinate with the Project Cuba Coordinator.

Availability: June 30 to August 24, 2009

Financial Compensation: The leader will be paid a base salary (depending on qualifications), as well as all necessary expenses such as flights, food, and lodging.

Qualifications:

• A graduate of a College or University program or work experience coordinating/educating people.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work with varying personalities.
• Patient, able to work on your own, self-motivated, organized, and enthusiastic.
• Able to work under emotionally, psychologically, and physically demanding conditions.
• Interested in community service and international development through grassroots initiatives.
• A knowledge of Spanish would be ideal , but not mandatory

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Position: Project Tanzania Coordinator

Project Tanzania is a View Foundation not-for-profit project.  Volunteers from Canada work in Tanzania on two projects: building a school and doing community outreach with those in need. In the morning, the volunteers will work with Tanzanians to build a school in community outside of Arusha.  In the afternoon, volunteers will develop and facilitate outreach work to children in need.

Job Description:

• Monitor the program to ensure the View Foundation leaders, volunteers, and local leaders are satisfied with the program's progress.
• Ensure the physical, mental, psychological, and emotional health of the volunteers at all times.
• Organize logistics of meals, lodging, and trips.
• Organize and facilitate a nine-day safari in the Masai Steppe, as well as various weekend/evening activities.
• Communicate/Coordinate with the International Program Director
• Coordinate leaders and volunteers in the two months preceding the trip.

Availability: June 30 to August 24, 2009

Financial Compensation: The coordinator will be paid a base salary (depending on qualifications) as well as all necessary expenses such as flights, food, and lodging.

Qualifications:

• A graduate of a College or University program and work experience coordinating/educating people.
• Experience working/volunteering/living overseas, ideally in developing nations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work with varying personalities.
• Patient, able to work on your own, self-motivated, organized and enthusiastic.
• Able to work under emotionally, psychologically, and physically demanding conditions.
• Interested in community service and international development through grassroots initiatives.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Position: Project Tanzania Leader

Project Tanzania is a View Foundation not-for-profit project.  Volunteers from Canada work in Tanzania on two projects: building a school and doing community outreach with those in need. In the morning the volunteers will work with Tanzanians to build a school in community outside of Arusha. In the afternoon, volunteers will develop and facilitate outreach work to children in need.

Job Description:

• Monitor the volunteers and outreach workers to ensure they are satisfied with the program's progress.
• Ensure the physical, mental, psychological, and emotional health of the volunteers at all times.
• Facilitate logistics of meals, lodging, and trips.
• Facilitate a nine-day safari to the Masai Steppe as well as various weekend/evening activities.
• Communicate/Coordinate with the Project Tanzania Coordinator.

Availability: June 30 to August 24, 2009

Financial Compensation: The leader will be paid a base salary (depending on qualifications) as well as all necessary expenses such as flights, food and lodging.

Qualifications:

• A graduate of a College or University program or work experience coordinating/educating people.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to work with varying personalities.
• Patient, able to work on your own, self-motivated, organized, and enthusiastic.
• Able to work under emotionally, psychologically, and physically demanding conditions.
• Interested in community service and international development through grassroots initiatives.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.