Glenlyon Norfolk School·Victoria, British Columbia
The Assistant House Parent contributes to the supervision, care, and overall academic, social, and emotional well-being of boarding students. They work under the direction of the House Director to support residential activities, local excursions, and day-to-day supervision within the boarding house.
Glenlyon Norfolk School (GNS) is an independent JK to Grade 12 International Baccalaureate (IB) and Round Square day and boarding school located on two campuses in Victoria, BC, Canada. At GNS, we provide an exceptional educational experience for students from age three to Grade 12, emphasizing robust academics, healthy social and emotional development, and inquiry-based, student-centred learning within a supportive community. Guided by the IB framework, we foster creativity, critical thinking, and a love of learning that prepares students for success in school and beyond.
In August 2026, GNS will proudly open Gryphon Manor — a beautiful heritage residence and the newest addition to our boutique boarding program.
Gryphon Manor will serve as our second boarding house, joining Gryphon House, and expanding our capacity to provide a personalized residential experience.
Our boarding program is intentionally small by design.
Students are known, supported, and challenged within a close-knit community grounded in belonging, character development, and global citizenship.
Gryphon Manor will build on this tradition while offering a distinctive residential environment that reflects the warmth, structure, and excellence that define GNS.
We are seeking outstanding residential educators to join us in launching this exciting next chapter.
Assistant House Parents (multiple positions available) Permanent, Part-time (20-25 hours/week) 1 Weekday Evening: 4:30 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday-Sunday (alternating 8:00 am - 4:00 pm or 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm)
Position Overview The Assistant House Parent is a supportive member of the Gryphon House boarding team, contributing to the supervision, care, and overall academic, social, and emotional well-being of boarding students. Working under the direction of the House Director and in collaboration with House Parents and Senior House Parents, this role supports the delivery of a high-quality boarding program that includes residential activities, local excursions, tutoring, health and wellness support, and day-to-day supervision. The Assistant House Parent helps foster a safe, inclusive, and structured residential environment grounded in GNS’s values of Truth, Courage, Caring, Individuality, and Community, supporting students to feel secure, supported, and engaged in boarding life. For additional details, please review the job description.
What You’ll Bring We are seeking mature, values-driven individuals who believe in the transformative power of residential boarding and understand the developmental needs of adolescents.
You are a confident relationship builder with strong intercultural competence, sound judgment, and the ability to balance structure and accountability with warmth.
You foster belonging while maintaining professional boundaries, communicate clearly and collaboratively, and remain calm and decisive in complex situations.
Experience in boarding, residential life, youth mentorship, education, counselling, athletics, or community leadership will be viewed as a strong asset.
Current First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain) and a clear Criminal Record Check are required.
A valid Class 5 driver’s license is also necessary.
Our “Must Haves” You demonstrate integrity, discretion, and professionalism in all interactions and serve as a consistent, positive adult presence within the boarding house.
Highly organized and dependable, you exercise sound independent judgment while working within established policies, routines, and expectations.
You put relationships first and approach conflict or behavioural concerns with calmness, fairness, and good judgment.
You are committed to student safety, well-being, and inclusive community standards.
You have a natural ability to connect with others, be tactful and diplomatic in your approach, and ultimately help our students do their best through truth and courage.
Why work for GNS? Joining GNS and Gryphon Manor offers the opportunity to contribute to a well-established, highly regarded boutique boarding program. We are a committed group of people who love what we do and believe firmly in living our values. We work hard, but we also believe in having fun while we’re at it!
GNS offers immediate benefits with a health spending account and virtual health care, plus a generous RRSP program, free parking, mental health and wellness programs, access to a fitness centre and much more. Hourly wage is $25.75 plus vacation pay. Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter indicating personal strengths and accomplishments by Thursday, April 30, 2026. This posting will remain open until filled.
It is the policy of Glenlyon Norfolk School to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons.
Additionally, we invite those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and who will assist us in expanding our capacity in this regard.
To correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized.
All qualified people are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
We thank all applicants who apply; however, after initial acknowledgment, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Glenlyon Norfolk School will only use and retain personal information for the purpose it was collected. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
Candidates must be mature, values-driven individuals with experience in residential life, youth mentorship, or education. A valid Class 5 driver’s license, First Aid/CPR certification, and a clear Criminal Record Check are required.
Market context
In British Columbia, Assistant House Parent roles are often tied to residential care, school-based housing, or youth support settings, where demand tends to follow staffing needs for consistent supervision and mentorship. These positions are competitive because employers look for mature, values-driven candidates with residential life or youth experience, plus a Class 5 licence, First Aid/CPR, and a clear Criminal Record Check. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and prepare examples that show calm judgment, routine management, and rapport with youth.
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