Development Coordinator

Timothy Christian School · Toronto, ON         

Part-time (Contract) · Education / Marketing 

About the job

Timothy Christian School (TCS) is a private Christian elementary school located in North Etobicoke (Rexdale) in west Toronto. Our mission is to educate and engage students for a life of service in Christ’s kingdom.

What We Believe In:

Our purpose is to assist Christian parents in providing a Christ-centred education in a caring environment where the focus is developing the academic abilities and talents of children for a life of service to God and their community. TCS is committed to ensuring that all members of our staff feel valued, respected and supported.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a Development Coordinator to assist in maximizing school growth. Reporting to the principal and TCS board of directors, the Development Coordinator is responsible for increasing enrolment levels through a variety of methods. The primary role will be to develop and implement a strategy for growth in the number of families enrolled at TCS.

It is vital that the Development Coordinator is able to prioritize, delegate and apply effective time management strategies in order to accomplish realistic goals in the time that is available. The Development Coordinator will liaise and coordinate with the TCS Board of Directors and the Principal to fulfill their job duties.    

Responsibilities

Recruitment and Enrolment Coordination

The Development Coordinator’s major responsibility is to coordinate, guide and implement the recruitment of families to TCS, and to strengthen and foster community relationships primarily within the catchment area in Toronto, Peel and York Regions. The focus must be in alignment with the TCS mission and vision and support the educational programs of TCS. 

The Development Coordinator would also be responsible for enrolment coordination in order to provide a streamlined process for new family enrolment and integration within the TCS community.

Brand Awareness

The Development Coordinator is the “storyteller” of Timothy Christian School. He/she needs to be tapped into who we are as a school, where we came from, where we are going, and be able to communicate this effectively to the public.

Responsibilities include general outreach (church liaison, alumni and community), public relations (website, social media, advertising, signage and promotional material) and leveraging our current TCS community for family growth.

Actions to this effect include:

• Creating content for the school’s social media channels
• Helping to define and maintain the content strategy and “voice” of the school; ensuring content adheres to brand
• Working to maximize new and traditional advertisement opportunities with budgetary options provided.

Requirements

• Leadership ability to share mission and vision of TCS and its programs with the local school community and broader community
• Clear understanding of Christian Education and a working knowledge of the TCS school system and broader community
• Experience in public relations and social media (SEO knowledge, graphic design experience an asset)
• Strong writing, editing and communications skills

Skills

• Must be comfortable dealing with senior personnel
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, as well as in a team
• Good judgment, decision making and problem solving
• Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Innovative
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficient with MS Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Why You Should Apply

• Love for Christian Education and opportunities for future growth
• Active involvement in our community with opportunities to expand network

JOB POSTING DATE: May 30, 2022

START DATE: September 6, 2022

Please send your resume and cover letter to communications@timothycs.com. We will review applications as they are received and all applications will be kept on file. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please note this in your application.