Bilingual Mandarin Residential Mentor

NOVEL PREP; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

NOVEL PREP in California seeks a responsible Live-in Residential Mentor to support the daily life of international high school students in a private boarding program. The role lives on-site and focuses on a safe, structured living and learning environment with mentorship and student-centered care.

This position is ideal for graduate students, doctoral candidates, or aspiring educators interested in student life and residential education, offering an on-site housing arrangement and a flexible

Qualifications

• Current doctoral students strongly preferred.
• Prior experience working with teenagers or students preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Responsible, organized, and dependable.
• Comfortable working in a residential school environment.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background check and school clearance requirements.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students in the residential program.
• Help students maintain healthy daily routines and study habits.
• Assist with evening study hall and residential check-ins.
• Provide school pick-up/drop-off transportation and approved activity transportation.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and positive residential environment.
• Support students’ personal growth, responsibility, and well-being.
• Communicate with school staff regarding student concerns when necessary.
• Respond appropriately to residential emergencies or urgent situations.
• Assist with maintaining general residential organization and expectations.

Skills

Doctoral student

Teen experience

Communication skills

Organized

Driver's license

Education

Doctoral candidate

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a responsible, mature, and student-centered Live-in Residential Mentor to support the daily residential life of international high school students at our private boarding school program.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Live-in Residential Mentor

Position Overview

We are seeking a responsible, mature, and student-centered Live-in Residential Mentor to support the daily residential life of international high school students at our private boarding school program.

This role is especially ideal for graduate students, doctoral candidates, or aspiring educators interested in mentorship, student life, and residential education. The Residential Mentor will live on-site and help foster a safe, structured, and supportive living and learning environment for students.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students in the residential program
• Help students maintain healthy daily routines and study habits
• Assist with evening study hall and residential check-ins
• Provide school pick-up/drop-off transportation and approved activity transportation
• Promote a safe, respectful, and positive residential environment
• Support students’ personal growth, responsibility, and well-being
• Communicate with school staff regarding student concerns when necessary
• Respond appropriately to residential emergencies or urgent situations
• Assist with maintaining general residential organization and expectations

Schedule & Work Structure

This is a live-in residential support position with a flexible split-shift schedule.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Morning student transportation and school preparation
• Afternoon student pick-up and residential supervision
• Evening study support, dinner supervision, and dormitory management
• Limited weekend responsibilities as needed

Example daily structure may include:

• Morning Duty: approximately 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
• Off-Duty / Personal Time: approximately 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Evening Duty: approximately 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Non-duty hours are considered personal time unless emergency assistance is required.

Work schedule may vary based on school calendar and residential program needs.

Qualifications

• Current doctoral students strongly preferred
• Prior experience working with teenagers or students preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Responsible, organized, and dependable
• Comfortable working in a residential school environment
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass background check and school clearance requirements
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Compensation & Live-in Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Approximate monthly earnings around $3,000 depending on scheduled hours
• Complimentary private on-site housing provided
• Daily meals included
• Access to school vehicle for work-related transportation
• Significantly reduced living expenses in Southern California
• Flexible daytime schedule
• Supportive private boarding school environment
• Excellent opportunity for graduate students, doctoral candidates, and aspiring educators