Director, Boarding

The  Director, Boarding  provides leadership for the daily operation of a vibrant and nurturing boarding community, dedicated to creating a true “home away from home” for KES students. They champion the wellbeing, growth, and belonging of every student, working closely with residential staff to support each student’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual development. Through this collaborative approach, the Director, Boarding helps students thrive, navigate challenges, and engage meaningfully in life  candidates with teaching experience, the role includes a partial teaching timetable, ensuring the position is a full-time (1.0 FTE) role.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Community Development

Lead a dynamic, student-centred boarding program that nurtures belonging, wellbeing, and personal growth

Develop and oversee a holistic boarding curriculum and engaging residential programing

Maintain a strong, visible presence in both male and female dorms to cultivate community connections

Oversee House Captains and support their leadership development

Collaborate with Food Services to offer a varied, engaging, and culturally responsive culinary experience.

Ensure the smooth daily operation of all boarding activities, including supervision, safety, safeguarding, and risk management

Manage annual room placements and residential staff assignments

Create duty schedules for TODs and Dorm Parents, ensuring effective coverage and consistency of duty practices

Assist in locating students missing after-school activities, support the on‑call weekend administrative rotation, and provide on‑call leadership in responding to emergency situations

Student & Family Support

Build strong, proactive communication with parents and guardians of boarding students

Address student issues in partnership with Dorm Parents

Support students’ physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing, helping them thrive and manage stress

Lead, mentor, and support the Dorm Parent team, fostering a collaborative and professional residential culture

Conduct annual evaluation meetings with Dorm Parents

Run regular Dorm Parent meetings and ensure high‑quality communication within the residential team.

Member of the KES Management team

Administration & Compliance

Prepare annual summer information packages for boarding families

Update and maintain the Residential Handbook

Oversee boarding report cards and ensure timely, accurate documentation

Manage the boarding budget responsibly and strategically

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Experience teaching and/or working in a leadership capacity in a school boarding environment

A degree in education or equivalent combination of education and professional experience is required

Able to work effectively and harmoniously as part of an energetic, cohesive and hardworking team

Proven track record of leading staff and teams to cultivate a supportive and positive school culture

Passionate about mentoring and supporting students in a boarding school setting

Strong organizational and administrative skills with the ability to balance multiple demands, communicate clearly, and include diverse perspectives

Empathy and strong listening skills

Positive, energetic, and uplifting presence

High degree of cultural competency and commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Flexibility with time, including on‑call expectations

Crisis management experience considered an asset

The role requires living on campus

POSITION DETAILS

Position Type:  0.6 FTE  (to be combined with 0.4 FTE teaching load or equivalent)

Salary will be determined by the successful applicant’s employment category:
Teachers: paid in line with the teachers’ salary scale

Administrative Staff: paid at 60% of the administrative salary range

Group Health Care Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and EAP)

Tuition discount for your child(ren) attending KES

Dynamic professional development opportunities

Fitness benefit: complimentary use of athletics facilities

Employee meal benefit in full-service dining hall

A fun and rewarding family‑oriented work environment

Campus housing

Reports To:

Assistant Head of School, School Life

Direct Reports:
Dorm Parents and Assistant, Student Life

Start date:

July 2026

To apply , please send a resume and cover letter expressing your interest to the attention of Jenn Shaw, Director, HR and Diversity at

King’s-Edgehill School is located in Mi'kma'ki, the unceded ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaq People.

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