Resident Assistant

Date: 30 Sep 2024

Location:

Houston, US

Job ID: 1105

School: The Village School

Company: Nord Anglia Education

The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program.

The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously. Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.

Job Description

Knowledgeable about his or her department and the school environment as a whole. They should be able to provide information about special programs offered as well as the philosophy of the school itself.
Proponent of the school and willing to talk about the school in a positive light to all constituents.
Work cooperatively and collectively with school Directors, Instructional Coach, Coordinators, Department Heads and Teachers to ensure that instructional programs are coordinated and are administered uniformly and equitably in alignment with desired outcome.
Meet with Shift Supervisor at the start and end of each shift to have tasks assigned, and to complete the morning/night/overnight reports
Perform morning wake-up calls, routines and headcounts of students
Keep track of students and their whereabouts in regards to their after school activities
Use Boarding Ware to do roll checks, check permissions and sign students in and out
Patrol the High School campus including the cafeteria, classrooms, Learning Commons, gyms/game venues to check for good behaviour
Monitor and circulate during dinner throughout the cafeteria and patio to make sure behavior/manners are pleasant and tables are tidied
Supervise study/prep time according to the guidelines
Complete overnight, evening and morning reports including documenting information about medical issues, behaviour infractions etc.
Authorising disciplinary decisions and assigning appropriate punishments in a timely manner for misconduct.
Reporting persistent behavioural issues displaying by students in the daily/nightly/overnight reports.
Undergoing training at the start of the school year, including review of the handbook and procedures, first aid/CPR, ELL training and compliance training for bloodborne pathogens, anaphylaxis, child abuse reporting and concussion.
Checking email at the start of shift, and at least once per hour during shift to stay informed.
Checking medical needs of students from daily/overnight/evening reporting to ensure a safe environment.

Job Responsibilities

Required Skills/Abilities

Bachelor's degree preferred, or some college credit completed
Experience working with youth groups, teaching, counselling, coaching, summer camps, as a Residential Assistant in college or in a dorm setting.

TO APPLY:

Online applications need to be submitted directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.