Description:

LTO School Social Worker

Viewmount Branch

The Organization

Bialik Hebrew Day School is the largest Jewish day school in Canada, educating more than 1,600 students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 at our two branches, the Viewmount Branch located in midtown Toronto and the Himel Branch — including two buildings — located on the Vaughan Jewish Community Campus. Since opening its doors in 1961, Bialik has offered high-quality General and Jewish Studies programs with a commitment to academic innovation and excellence. Bialik’s non-prescriptive Jewish education comprises Hebrew literacy, Zionism and Jewish values and identity. The school is committed to developing students into top-tier thinkers and problem solvers with the qualities and skills that will help them become future Canadian and Jewish leaders.

Job Summary

The School Social Worker plays a vital role in supporting the social, emotional, and mental well-being of students in Grade 5 to Grade 8. Working closely with classroom teachers, administrators, parents, and community resources, the Social Worker provides short-term counselling, crisis intervention, classroom programs, and parent education to foster student development and success. This position will become vacant in April 2026.

This is a LTO position to cover a 3-month parental leave from April 4, 2026 to June 24, 2026,  with the opportunity for extension into the 2026/2027 academic year. The role is for our Viewmount Branch, located at 2760 Bathurst Street in Toronto.

The annual salary range for this position is $65K – $80K and will be prorated for the length of this LTO.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support:

• Provide short-term counselling to students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges, with a focus on anxiety, emotional regulation, and peer relationships.
• Support students in maintaining healthy peer relationships and developing resilience.
• Facilitate student groups focusing on social skills, emotional intelligence, and mental wellness.
• Observe students as needed and collaborate with teachers and administrators to implement intervention strategies.
• Coordinate and facilitate student leadership and mental health programs

Parent and Family Collaboration:

• Consult with parents to provide guidance and practical support for their child’s social and emotional development.
• Assist families in accessing community-based mental health resources and support services.
• Offer parent education programs on topics such as child development, social-emotional learning, and effective parenting strategies.

School-Wide Initiatives and Collaboration:

• Develop and implement school-wide programs that promote student wellness and pro-social behaviours.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and staff to address students’ social and emotional needs within the classroom setting.
• Provide professional development for teachers and staff on mental health awareness and effective strategies for student support.

Confidentiality & Ethical Responsibilities:

• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records and behavioural data.
• Adhere to all school policies and legal requirements, including duty-to-report obligations regarding child safety and well-being.