Part-Time Residential Life Faculty

Woodside Priory School; Portola Valley (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Priory seeks a part-time Residential Faculty to create a supportive, home-like dorm atmosphere and guide boarding students from diverse backgrounds. You will build relationships, mentor students, and communicate with families to support well-being.

Responsibilities include supervising students during after-school hours, coordinating with the Residential Life Team, attending meetings, and chaperoning weekend activities. A Bachelor's degree and a valid California driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience: Prior experience working with adolescents, preferably in an educational or camp setting.
• Other requirements: Valid California Driver’s license required (or ability to get one within two weeks of hire).

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, well-being, and supervision of students in the boarding community.
• Create a positive, safe community experience and a homelike atmosphere in the dorms.
• Work duty shifts (3:00pm-11:00pm weekdays, 10:30am-11:30pm weekends) (32-40 hours/week).
• Mentor approximately 7 students and communicate bi-weekly with parents of international students.
• Attend Residential Life Team meetings and boarding Community Days/Weekends.
• Plan and chaperone Weekend Activities and daily House Meetings on duty.
• Drive students in vans to weekend activities, airport and other events.
• Assist with setup of dorms at year start and closing at year end.

Skills

Cultural Competency

Communication Skills

Collaboration & Teamwork

Professionalism & Ethics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Priory seeks a part-time Residential Faculty. Residential Faculty play a key role in fostering a strong sense of community and belonging among boarding students. This position involves creating a supportive, home-like atmosphere in the dorms, helping students from all over the world to navigate daily life away from home. Residential Faculty build meaningful relationships with students, provide mentorship and guidance, and communicate regularly with families to support student well-being.

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, well-being, and supervision of students in the boarding community by maintaining a secure, supportive, and structured residential environment.
• Reflect the purposes and objectives of the Priory to the boarding students.
• Create a positive, safe community experience and a “homelike” atmosphere in the dorms in coordination with the Residential Life Team
• Work duty shifts (3:00pm-11:00pm weekdays, 10:30am-11:30 pm weekends) according to the rotation published by the Assistant Dean including at least four weekend shifts/month (32-40 hours/week).
• Uphold and implement all policies and procedures in the Resident Handbook.
• Maintain order in the dorms through a disciplinary system of incentives and consequences.
• Serve as Mentor for approximately 7 students and communicate bi-weekly with parents of international students.
• Attend all Residential Life Team meetings, Faculty and Staff meetings and boarding Community Days/Weekends.
• Plan and chaperone Weekend Activities in conjunction with the Assistant Dean of Residential Life.
• Plan and facilitate daily House Meetings when on duty
• Participate in the Priory community by attending dinners in the dining hall, sports events, drama productions when on duty.
• Drive students in a 7 passenger or 9 passenger van to weekend activities, airport and other events as needed.
• Assist with the setup of the dorms at the beginning of the year and with the closing of the dorm at the end of the year, through Graduation Day.

Skills

Cultural Competency -Sensitivity to and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and traditions and an ability to navigate cross-cultural communication effectively

Communication Skills -Strong verbal and written communication abilities and the ability to provide clear and professional communication with parents/guardians across cultures and time zones

Collaboration & Teamwork- Ability to work closely with faculty, staff, and administration and adapt to changing schedules, responsibilities, and student needs.

Professionalism & Ethics -Commitment to student safety, privacy, and well-being and an ability to model appropriate behavior and serve as a role model for students.

Qualifications

Education:Bachelor's degree required.

Experience:Prior experience working with adolescents, preferably in an educational or camp setting.

Other requirements:Valid California Driver’s license required (or the ability to get one within two weeks of hire).

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