Job Description

School

District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) respectfully acknowledges that our schools

reside on the traditional lands of the Secwepemc Nation, who have been stewards

of this land since time immemorial.

The Organization Kamloops-Thompson School District

Located in


the stunning surroundings of BC's interior, the Kamloops-Thompson School


District serves approximately 16,000 students, including 2,700 students of


Indigenous ancestry, in 49 schools. Our District is dedicated to creating a


safe, caring, and healthy learning and working environment that is inclusive of


the diversity of their entire learning community. With an annual budget of


approximately $251 million and nearly 3,000 employees, our District offers a


variety of enhancement programs, including: French Immersion, International


Baccalaureate, Montessori, sports academies, trades programs, a K-12 fine arts


school, and an elementary science and technology school across 35 elementary


schools, 10 secondary schools, one Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 school, one


alternate education program, one continuing education program, and one Provincial


Online Learning school.







School


District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) is located on the territory of the


Secwepemc Nation and serves seven local bands and the Metis Nation in a large


geographical area. The District extends to Pinantan Lake, Heffley Creek, Sun


Peaks, Barriere, Clearwater, Vavenby, and Blue River to the north, Logan Lake


to the south, Savona to the west and Chase and Westwold to the east.







For more


information about our school district please visit .

The Opportunity ASSISTANT

MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM (ISP) HOMESTAY

Applications


are invited for the position of Assistant Manager of International Student


Program (ISP) Homestay for School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson). This is a part-time exempt position starting


at $40 000 per year. The position is


twenty hours per week as determined by the District Principal International


Student Program and the Homestay Manager and will include some evening and


weekend work. The International Student


Program (ISP) Homestay Assistant Manager will work closely with the ISP team,


under the direction of the District Principal - International Education, to


effectively work with the ISP Homestay Manager to manage the operational


components of the International Student Homestay Program.

Responsibilities

Promoting

the Homestay Program and the value of International Student Programs in the


community

Overseeing

and working with the School District No. 73 Communications Department for the


recruitment of prospective homestay families through a variety of methods

Working

with the Homestay Manager to design, maintain, and revise homestay family


application and selection processes, contracts/agreements, a homestay family


handbook, records, student handbook, student placement processes and homestay


profiles to meet program, district, and governmental needs and requirements and


to reduce and mitigate risk

Supporting

the vetting and selection process for homestays (including reviewing


applications, facilitating Criminal Record Checks, home visits and collecting


other relevant information)

Assisting

with making homestay placements for all programming

Maintaining

the homestay component of the True North database

Providing

regular communication to homestay families through the True North database

Provide

presentations to students (one-on-one or as part of an orientation) on how to


be successful in a homestay environment

Ensure

that students have the proper documentation and permission when travelling


outside the Kamloops area

Tracking

arrival and departure information of students and meeting them with their


homestay families at the airport upon arrival

Providing

orientation to new families and ongoing in-service training and education for


returning homestay families

Providing

homestay profiles, in a timely manner, to agents for their incoming students

Support

homestay families and students with the coordination of medical plans and


assist in hospital visits, including medical claims

Attending

meetings as requested by the District Principal - International Student Program

Problem-solving

student and homestay related issues as they arise

Provide

pick-up/drop off support for emergency homestay moves

Availability

for evening and weekend on-call duties, including at times monitoring the


emergency phone

Perform

all related duties as assigned by the District Principal - International


Education, Assistant Superintendent responsible for International Education and


the ISP Homestay Manager

Qualifications

Post

secondary degree, certificate, or equivalent combination of education and


experience

Experience

working in a homestay service or program

Experience

in marketing

Experience

working with international students and demonstrated cross cultural


understanding and sensitivity

Highly

effective interpersonal and professional communication skills, both written and


verbal

Demonstrated

organizational and management skills including the ability to meet deadlines

Ability

to work independently and as a member of a diverse team

Excellent

leadership skills, using tact and good judgement, especially when faced with


stressful situations

Ability

to use standard office equipment, proficiency with MS Office, database programs


and administrative software

Fluency

in spoken and written English

A

valid BC driver's license, business use insurance and a safe driving record

Ability

to work extended hours, weekends and evenings as required

Compensation

The salary for


this position is $40,000, plus an excellent comprehensive benefits package.

To

Apply

To apply


please send your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three


professional references in a single PDF to . By submitting your three professional references you agree that all


references will be received in confidence and, therefore, will not be shared


with you, except in summary form with no reference to the party supplying the


information.







This posting


will remain open until 12:00 pm on September 2, 2025.







The District


appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an


interview will be contacted.









School District No. 73 is an

equal opportunity employer. All applications are considered on the basis of

their suitability for the position(s), regardless of the gender, age, sexual

orientation, religion, racial origin, marital status and/or disabilities of the

prospective candidate.









If

reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job

application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the

position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment,

please contact Associate Superintendent John Wiedrick ( jwiedrick@sd73.bc.ca).