Resident Attendant

Kamehameha Schools; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu seeks a Resident Attendant (RA) to supervise overnight safety for residents in the Kapalama Campus boys dorms. The RA will be present on site during the overnight shift from 11 PM to 7 AM and will model positive behavior, enforce policies, and support student development.

The role requires responding to emergencies, coordinating with staff, and maintaining records while prioritizing student well-being and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a directly related field.
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certification within 2 months of hire.
• Strong judgment, problem solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and professionals.
• Organizational skills to manage workload independently across campus spaces.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overnight safety of residents and presence in assigned buildings.
• Model and guide student behaviors and uphold KS policies.
• Respond to crises or emergencies during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Provide leadership development and opportunities for student independence.
• Maintain open communication with staff and participate in professional development.
• Log and monitor student activity, safety, and welfare.

Skills

Judgment & decision-making

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Job description

Job Posting Title Resident Attendant Employee Type Regular Recruiting Start Date 08-28-2026 Job Exempt? No Recruiting End Date Open Until Filled

Aloha mai! Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana! Kamehameha Schools is searching for a Resident Attendant (male) to support our Kapalama Campus boys middle school and high school dorms! This position will be an overnight shift from 11PM-7AM.

Vacation Accrual Policy for Residential Life Positions Employees serving in partial year Residential Life (Res Life) positions are exempt from the standard vacation accrual policy. These positions are off-duty during extended school breaks when students are out. Time off during the summer will be 4 weeks, but scheduling will be dependent on programmatic needs. Staff may be required to attend training sessions during long breaks to maintain position requirements.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Dean of Student Well Being, the Resident Attendant (RA) manages overnight safety of residents and presence in assigned building(s). The RA is vital in creating a safe and secure living learning environment that fosters students educational success and personal development. The RA supervises students who reside in the Residential Life Facilities during overnight shift hours. RAs model and guide appropriate student behaviors. RAs exercise discretion and independent judgment within the programmatic framework. RAs must maintain a balance of engagement while staying within the parameters of all KS policies and procedures. Expected to respond in person to provide direction and support in the event of a crisis or emergency situation including evenings, weekends, holidays, and school closures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serves as an educator for students’ development of life skills, social emotional learning, Hawaiian culture, and Christian values.
• Provides reinforcement of positive behaviors through encouragement and praise.
• Provides correction and redirection for students and hold them to high standards.
• Actively listens to students thoughts, ideas, and concerns.
• Provides opportunities for student exploration of independence by providing developmentally appropriate options and choices within programmatic parameters.
• Practices active supervision during shift to ensure the safety of all students.
• Is available and accessible to students in the event of an emergency.
• Maintains open and ongoing communication with their respective staff teams.
• Participates in staff professional development and team building activities.
• Follows policies and protocols to ensure the safety of students and staff.
• Monitors facilities for all safety concerns and enters work orders as needed to address issues
• Monitors duty logs for residents to keep updated on student behavior, community climate, and overall well-being.
• Provides opportunities for students to practice leadership and critical thinking skills
• Intervenes impartially during emergency situations
• Provides basic first aid care by adhering to medical training
• Immediately reports signs of student mental health concerns to the appropriate persons
• Follows all child abuse reporting protocols with urgency and accuracy
• Maintains an awareness of student whereabouts at all times during overnight shift
• As needed, reinforces lessons about safety including fire safety, chemical usage, internet safety, etc.
• Logs all student and perimeter checks
• Prohibits visitors and keeps an awareness of all emergency personnel and/or staff that may enter the dorms during their overnight shift
• Maintains accurate/reviews check out records and follows check out procedures
• Provides an organic living learning environment that fosters learning and encourages students to seek self improvement through their studies
• Reinforces appropriate study skills, and provides environments that are conducive to learning.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the requirements listed.
• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a directly related field.
• Ability to obtain certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED within 2 months of hire.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
• Ability to work cooperatively, effectively and efficiently with students and other professionals.
• Skilled in organizing and prioritizing workload while working independently in campus wide and off campus spaces.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact in sensitive situations in a professional manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working understanding of Hawaiian language and cultural values.
• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Able to assess and mediate individual and group conflicts with basic counseling, including but not limited to listening, reflecting and summarizing skills
• Demonstrated skill in handling crises and emergency situations involving student welfare and safety.
• Strong knowledge of common institution-wide computer application programs, including web based meeting platforms

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Frequently sits, performs desk-based computer tasks and light or fine manual dexterity.
• Frequently communicate verbally, electronically, and in writing with stakeholders, including the ability to clearly see, hear and speak to aid in the conversation.
• Frequently stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Frequently ascend/descend multiple flights of stairs throughout the buildings to effectively supervise residents.
• Frequently twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.
• Ability to lift, move, position, and/or transport 30 pounds.

Working Conditions (including environmental conditions)

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Work is conducted in an office environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but may be conducted in evenings and weekends, to meet goals and objectives.
• Work may involve exposure to extreme temperatures and contact with hazardous materials, dust, dirt, smoke, unpleasant odors, loud noises, etc.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Federal Law Requirement

#LI-CAR Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. KS does not accept unauthorized solicitations of candidate referrals from third-party vendors (i.e. Staffing Agencies, Executive Recruitment Firms). Any third-party vendor who has interest in supporting KS's recruiting efforts must be authorized by Human Resources prior to the vendor’s candidate applying with KS.

Work Year 11 Pay Range 23.83 - 31.98

Hourly Compensation and Benefits Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs. At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Kapalama Campus City, State Honolulu, Hawaii

Additional Locations

Kamehameha Schools offers a dynamic, innovative and collaborative work environment for growth-minded individuals who embrace culture and diversity. Deeply committed to shaping a thriving and vibrant future for Native Hawaiians, Kamehameha Schools aims at finding the right people for the right roles, who bring talent and passion to our mission. Our workforce is comprised of full- and part-time, on-call, and seasonal employees who work in various positions at locations across Hawaiʻi pae ʻāina (group of islands), including three K-12 campuses, 29 preschools, and other regional and support offices. Learn more about us at www.ksbe.edu/careers!