Dorm Parent

Eagle Hill; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Long/short term disability

Graduate school financial support

Professional development

Free meals

Facilities access

Job summary

Eagle Hill School seeks a Dorm Parent to support a 16-18 student dorm in Hardwick, MA. This full-time, live-on-campus role oversees daily living programs and safety, fostering growth in organization and readiness for college. You will participate in trainings, supervise routines, and coordinate with staff and families to ensure well-being.

The position offers housing and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities for professional development in the independent school community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; masters preferred in education/psychology or related field.
• Demonstrated discretion with sensitive information and confidentiality.
• Ability to interact effectively with faculty, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Maintain responsibility for the student life program of 16-18 students.
• Develop programs to build executive function, time management, and organization.
• Oversee morning routines and supervise weekend duties.
• Facilitate clubs or coach a sport and supervise interactions.
• Serve as primary contact for parents and families under supervision.
• Complete reports and participate in trainings and meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Discretion with confidential info

Maturity and confidence

Experience with learning (dis)abled

Prompt follow-through

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Dorm Parents support students as they develop and strengthen daily living skills in a residential setting.

Department: Student Life
Job Status: Full-Time, live on campus
Hours: Sun-Friday morning wake ups, (Sun: 5pm-11pm; Mon: 2:30-11, T-Thurs: 3pm-11pm)
Reports To: Assistant Head of School for Student Life

We are currently seeking a Dorm Parent for our girls' residence hall. This role offers the right candidate an opportunity to gain experience at a leading college-preparatory boarding school while exploring pathways for professional growth within Eagle Hill School and the independent school community. Dorm Parents are responsible for the student life program and overall well-being of a residential group of 16-18 students.

• Maintain responsibility for the student life program of 16-18 students
• Develop a program for, and guide, each student in areas of executive function, time management, organization etc…with the goal being the internalization of these processes before graduation and enrollment in college.
• Oversee morning routines
• Facilitate clubs and activities or coach a sport
• Maintain consistent expectations for appropriate faculty/student and student/student interactions
• Administrate appropriate education in and out of the dormitory as assigned by the Assistant Head of School for Student Life
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the parents and family of students under the dorm counselor’s supervision.
• Complete satisfactorily all necessary reports and records needed for parents, Eagle Hill School, or related agencies
• Participate in rotational weekend duties and holiday sendoff/return transportation responsibilities as assigned
• Attend all training sessions, opening day, faculty meetings, parent conferencing, graduation and technology training unless excused by the Head of School or is designee
• Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Head of School for Student Life

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Highly ethical, with the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information
• Possess a level of maturity and confidence necessary to deal effectively with faculty, parents, administrators, trustees and a high school age population
• Appreciation for working with learning (dis)abled students
• Prompt and thoughtful follow-through
• Bachelor’s degree required. Masters degree with focus on education, psychology or related field preferred

Compensation

• Eagle Hill School provides a generous compensation and benefits package for all resident counselors including housing, competitive salary, 403(b) retirement and matching plan, health insurance, long/short term disability, graduate school financial support, professional development, free meals in our dining hall, use of all facilities including the new indoor Olympic-length lap pool, squash courts, basketball courts, fitness center, indoor track and more.
• All resident counselors are required to pursue an Academic Life Coaching certification through the International Coaching Federation.This begins in year 2 of employment and the cost is fully covered by EHS.

About Eagle Hill School

Eagle Hill School is a residential, co-educational secondary school in Hardwick, MA. Eagle Hill School seeks applications from candidates who will promote the school's commitment to attracting and retaining a highly talented and diverse faculty and staff. A successful candidate will be prepared to engage in the boarding community and co-curricular programs as well as provide inspirational and innovative education in and outside the classroom.

It is the policy of Eagle Hill School to give equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability, or pregnancy.