Job Description

About Hanson College
Hanson College, established in 2001, is a private educational institution that delivers college diploma programs, language programs, and Ontario high school programs to international students. Our three campuses are located in Toronto, Brampton, and New Westminster, BC. Join Hanson to change life trajectories through education for generational impact in the global community! We are hiring for a Director, Hanson High School to join our amazing team.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Create business development plan for the High School, including develop a business growth plan and implement it; expand business partners; set enrolment targets and create a plan to achieve it
• Build a strong team, including recruiting, training, and developing staff members
• Oversee daily operations, as well keeping school status meeting all audits and compliance requirements by the Ministry
• Coach and support staff members in goal setting, planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of action plans that will guide leaders in meeting their instructional leadership objectives and for them to meet performance targets
• Conduct regular formal and informal classroom walk-throughs aligned to student achievement and strategic goals
• Provide feedback on successful leadership practices, such as effective management of teaching staff, use of data, and establishment of culture
• Attend management meetings and events to foster a culture of engagement with staff, families, and community
• Build the instructional leadership capacity of principals with particular focus on instruction, data analysis, aligned interventions, community, and culture
• Collaborate with team members and leaders to facilitate effective operating meetings with both the teaching staff and administrative staff
• Participate in management meetings to maintain alignment and support corporate objectives
• Promote Hanson to international students and partner agents
• Maintain current knowledge to ensure the maintenance of Ontario’s Ministry of Education curriculum standards in the delivery of courses; ensure compliance
• Prepare for regular quality assurance inspections conducted by Ministry of Education, and take corrective actions when needed
• Perform any other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by needs

COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are representative of specific skills, abilities, and attributes that must be demonstrated to perform this job successfully.

• Achievement Focus: Set and achieve challenging goals. Demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles. Measure self against standards of excellence. Recognize and act on opportunities. Take calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Communication: Express ideas and thoughts in both verbal and written forms effectively. Exhibit good listening and comprehension skills. Keep others adequately informed. Select and use appropriate communication methods.
• Job Knowledge: Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills. Keep abreast of current developments. Require minimal supervision. Display understanding of how job relates to others. Use resources effectively and efficiently.
• Judgment: Display willingness to make decisions. Exhibit sound and accurate judgment. Able to explain and support your reasoning for decisions. Involve appropriate team members in decision making process. Make timely decisions.
• Leadership: Exhibit confidence in self and others. Inspire, respect and trust. React well under pressure. Show courage to take leadership position and act on a timely manner. Ability to motivate others to perform well.

Education & Qualifications:

• Experience in the Ontario private high sector

• A master's degree in leadership or education related
• Experience and knowledge in international student guidance/admissions
• 5-10 years of management and leadership experience

• Experience in developing strategic objectives and ensuring the objectives are measurable

• Open-minded, willing to embrace challenges, a good conflicts conciliator
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work collaboratively and independently
• Strong problem-solving skills

Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. We value the unique skills and experiences everyone brings. If you require accommodation, don't hesitate to contact the Human Resources Department to make arrangements. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected factors. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a Hanson staff directly.