Residential Life Mentor & Student Support

Metropolitan School of Panama; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village School in Houston, part of Nord Anglia Education, seeks a Residential Assistant to manage daily student life in the Residential Program. You will provide structure, guidance, discipline, and support for boarding and day students, including supervising routines and coordinating reports.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and experience with youth groups or dorm settings. Willingness to work overnights and to accompany students on trips is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with youth groups or in residential settings is required.
• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work some overnight shifts and weekends.
• Willingness to accompany students on trips during breaks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Shift Supervisor at start/end of shifts and complete reports.
• Supervise daily routines: wake-up, meals, study time, activities, curfew; ensure safety and accountability.
• Maintain student accountability: attendance, after-school activities, sign-in/out using Boardingware.
• Conduct regular patrols of residence halls and campus facilities to monitor behavior and safety.
• Address behavioral concerns promptly; document incidents per school procedures.
• Prepare timely reports including behavioral and medical updates; escalate as needed.
• Supervise study sessions and support academic progress in coordination with faculty.
• Administer medications as directed by the school nurse and keep records.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and Residential Life leadership about wellbeing.
• Supervise meals and ensure cleanliness in common areas.
• Conduct room checks; ensure residence halls are clean, safe and orderly.
• Enforce dress code expectations; monitor student health and emergencies.
• Greet visitors, verify sign-out permissions; attend meetings and trainings.
• Support activities, events, and trips including evenings, weekends, and breaks.
• Transport students as needed per school policies.

Skills

Youth work

Communication

Organization

Overnight shifts

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Village School in Houston, part of Nord Anglia Education, seeks a Residential Assistant to manage daily student life in the Residential Program. You will provide structure, guidance, discipline, and support for boarding and day students, including supervising routines and coordinating reports.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and experience with youth groups or dorm settings. Willingness to work overnights and to accompany students on trips is expected.