Residential Life Shift Supervisor
Houston, US
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.
Position Summary / Job Goals:
A Residential Life Shift Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the program, after school and on weekends, under the direct supervision of the Shift Manager. The Supervisor will work every other weekend. To the students and staff in their care, they will provide structure, guidance, discipline and understanding.
Qualifications / Training:
Bachelor’s (or working toward) degree preferred
Experience / Knowledge:
Experience working with youth groups, teaching, summer camps, as a Residential Assistant in college or in a dorm setting are required.
Attributes:
- Strong Leadership skills
- Skilled working with young people in an educational and social environment
- Excellent communicator
- Organized
- Willingness to work some overnight shifts and alternate weekends
- Willingness to accompany students on trips at Thanksgiving and Spring Break
Reports to / Evaluated by:
- Shift Manager
- Associate Director
- Director of Residence Life
Direct Reports:
Residential Life Parents (RLP’s), Residential Assistants (RA’s) and Stipend Staff working during their shift
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Shift Planning and Coordination
- Work with the skeleton schedule to ensure all tasks are assigned and communicated in a timely and appropriate manner
- Partner directly with the Shift Manager on daily staff tasks, duties, and assignments
- Hold meetings at the start and end of each shift to assign tasks and ensure morning and night reports are completed
- Assist in arranging shift coverage in cases of emergency absences
- Maintain a log of all shift changes, swaps, and absences due to sickness
Staff Oversight and Performance
- Monitor the work of RLPs and RAs during shifts to ensure tasks are completed and expectations are met
- Ensure staff arrive on time and accurately clock in and out
- Remain available or on-call during assigned shifts to support and guide staff
- Work closely with Year Group Leaders and Administrative Staff
Student Supervision and Conduct
- Ensure students are in assigned locations during study/prep time
- Ensure attendance rosters are completed for structured study sessions
- Monitor REACH to ensure students are checked in and out appropriately
- Support RLPs and RAs in making disciplinary decisions and issuing consequences when required
- Hold floor meetings with students to maintain clear communication
Health and Safety Compliance
- Assign staff each shift to administer medications (weekday evenings and weekend mornings/evenings)
- Ensure all medication logs are accurately completed for daily and OTC medications
- Oversee floor allocations, ensuring appropriate staffing (e.g., female staff assigned to girls’ floors)
Operational Responsibilities
- Perform all duties expected of RLPs and RAs as needed
- Ensure overall shift operations run smoothly and students are in appropriate locations
Schedule and Additional Expectations
- Work assigned hours consistent with RLP schedules
- Attend required on-campus Wednesday afternoon staff meetings
- Accompany one required school break trip (Spring Break or Thanksgiving Break)
- Complete any additional duties assigned by Managers, Year Group Leaders, or Directors
Village Believes that Effective Employees are:
- Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance.
- Strategic - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
- Collaborative - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes
- Entrepreneurial - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success.
- Enabling - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others
- Agile - Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment
- Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations
Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee or Village to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Houston