Job Description
Dorm/House Parent
Key Areas of Oversight:
1. Student Supervision and Care
- Ensure dorm safety, security, and order while being accessible to students.
- Supervise curfew checks, technology collection, and bedtime routines.
- Monitor student health, coordinate with medical professionals, and respond appropriately to emergencies.
- Be attentive to the emotional, spiritual, and social needs of students.
- Create a supportive and welcoming dorm culture that promotes growth and accountability.
2. Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with school policies.
- Monitor building cleanliness and coordinate student chores and maintenance.
- Oversee check-in/out processes at the start and end of semesters.
- Ensure the availability of cleaning supplies and maintain common areas.
- Submit written reports regarding student behavior, conversations, or concerns.
3. Academic and Spiritual Support
- Support students in completing academic responsibilities, including homework and schedules.
- Intervene and connect struggling students with academic support services.
- Foster spiritual growth by encouraging conversations, modeling Christ-like behavior, and supervising church attendance.
- Look for creative opportunities to provide worship experiences and faith development.
4. Community Engagement and Activities
- Organize and participate in student outings and activities to enhance community life.
- Promote enthusiastic participation and model a positive attitude.
- Celebrate student successes and recognize milestones, holidays, and important events.
- Supervise weekend and vacation coverage in collaboration with the Resident Life Team.
5. Communication and Reporting
- Communicate clearly and reliably with students, supervisors, and fellow staff.
- Report concerns about abuse, emotional distress, or significant behavioral changes to the Program Director immediately.
- Be familiar with and adhere to legal reporting requirements for student safety.
- Participate in weekly team meetings and collaborative planning sessions.
Schedule and Time Commitment:
- Academic Year Commitment: Late August through early June, with breaks for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break. Vacation days (20 annually) are coordinated with the Program Director.
- Hours of Duty: When students are in the dorm, duty is generally 24/7, with flexible availability communicated to students.
- Supervisory Presence: Maintain a visible presence during key times (mornings, afternoons, and evenings) and oversee weekend coverage, ensuring students’ safety and well-being.
Professional Development and Evaluation:
- Attend orientation, training, and staff retreats.
- Participate in quarterly reviews and semester feedback sessions with the Program Director.
- Provide constructive feedback to Resident Assistants (RAs) and contribute to their professional growth.
Representation and Advocacy:
- Serve as an advocate for Houghton Academy and the Boarding Program.
- Share positive experiences publicly while addressing concerns privately with appropriate supervisors.
Qualifications
Education / Certification:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- CPR / AED certification and knowledge of emergency procedures.
- First Aid certification preferred.
- Legally authorized to work in the USA.
- Possess a valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).
Competencies:
- Be a mature and vibrant believer with a growing faith in Jesus Christ, exhibiting a biblical lifestyle pattern, and be a role model for students.
- Be organized, dependable, and capable of maintaining consistency.
- Show emotional stability and resilience while navigating student highs and lows.
- Be capable of enforcing dorm and school standards while maintaining healthy relationships with students.
- Be proactive, demonstrate sound judgment, and maintain professional confidentiality.
- Have a servant’s heart and a teachable spirit, eager to seek guidance and improve.
- Be approachable, relational, and invested in building positive mentoring relationships.
Salary & Benefits
$30,000
- $50,000
- Health care
- Vacation days
- Dependent Tuition
- Housing
- Utilities
- Meals
Can be done remote?
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