Residential Life Resident Assistant

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village School in Houston is seeking a Residential Assistant to manage daily student life in the Residential Program. You will provide structure, guidance, discipline and understanding to ensure a safe, supportive living environment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree (or progress toward one), experience with youth in educational or dorm settings, and strong communication and organizational skills. Some overnight shifts and weekend work are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth in educational or residential settings.
• Strong communication with students, staff and families.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Willingness to work some overnight shifts and alternate weekends.
• Willingness to accompany students on trips during breaks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift handoffs with the Shift Supervisor and complete required reports.
• Supervise students’ daily routines: wake-up, meals, study, activities, curfew.
• Maintain accurate student accountability and attendance records.
• Conduct patrols of residence halls to ensure safety and order.
• Address behavioral concerns and document incidents per procedures.
• Escalate concerns to Residential Life leadership when needed.
• Support study sessions and academic progress with faculty.
• Administer medications as directed by the school nurse.
• Communicate with students, staff and leadership about well-being and updates.
• Oversee meals and maintain clean, orderly common areas.
• Conduct room checks and ensure a safe living environment.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and Residential Life programming.
• Support activities, events and trips, including evenings and weekends.
• Transport students as needed per policy.

Skills

Youth development

Communication

Organization

Overnight shifts

Trip supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Village School is a private college preparatory school for grades Early Childhood through High School. Our High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma program and boarding opportunities through the Nord Anglia Boarding program.

The Village School is an international community in Houston, Texas, providing a world-class education to our private day and boarding school students. We adhere to the highest academic standards, developing lifelong learners and global citizens who think critically, collaborate genuinely, and give of themselves generously. Ranked nationally for STEAM education and for the diversity of our international student body. Proud member of the Nord Anglia Education global network of schools.

Position Summary / Job Goals

A Residential Assistant’s (RA) duty is to manage the daily lives of students in the Residential Program. They will provide structure, guidance, discipline and understanding.

Qualifications / Training

Bachelor’s (or working toward) degree preferred

Experience / Knowledge

Experience working with youth groups, teaching, summer camps, as a Residential Assistant in college or in a dorm setting are required.

Attributes

• Skilled working with young people in an educational and social environment
• Excellent communicator
• Organized
• Willingness to work some overnight shifts and alternate weekends
• Willingness to accompany students on trips at Thanksgiving and Spring Break

Reports To / Evaluated By

• Shift Supervisor (for daily shifts)
• Year Group Leader (for Performance Management)
• Director of Residential Life (overall)

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Coordinate with the Shift Supervisor at the start and end of each shift to receive assignments and complete required reports.
• Supervise students’ daily routines, including wake-up, meals, study time, activities, and curfew, ensuring safety, structure, and accountability.
• Maintain accurate student accountability, including tracking attendance, after-school activities, and signing students in and out using Boardingware.
• Conduct regular patrols of residence halls and campus facilities to monitor student behavior and ensure a safe environment.
• Address behavioral concerns promptly, apply appropriate consequences, and document incidents in accordance with school procedures.
• Complete timely reports, including behavioral and medical updates, and **escalate** concerns to Residential Life leadership as needed.
• Supervise study sessions and support student academic progress in coordination with faculty and Year Group Leaders.
• Administer medications as directed by the school nurse and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and Residential Life leadership regarding student well-being and program updates.
• Supervise students during meals and ensure appropriate behavior and cleanliness in shared spaces.
• Conduct room checks and ensure residence halls and common areas are clean, safe, and orderly.
• Ensure students follow school dress code expectations.
• Monitor student health and respond appropriately to incidents or emergencies.
• Greet visitors and verify identification and permissions for student sign-out.
• Attend required meetings, training sessions, and Residential Life programming.
• Support and supervise student activities, events, and trips, including evenings, weekends, and school breaks.
• Transport students as needed in accordance with school policies.

Village Believes That Effective Employees Are

• Accountable - Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organizational performance.
• Strategic - Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
• Collaborative - Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes
• Entrepreneurial - Creates organizational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success.
• Enabling - Drives excellence through valuing and developing others
• Agile - Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment
• Resilient - Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations

Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the employee or Village to only the work identified. It is the expectation of the School that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our organization.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note: we reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early.