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WESTOVER SCHOOL

Dorm Faculty (Part-Time)

 School Information

Westover School is an all-girls boarding and day school, grades 9-12 where smart, motivated girls become confident, connected women. We are committed to providing a college preparatory education in a small community atmosphere that emphasizes student-adult interaction. Westover, through program and faculty, endeavors to develop in each student the confidence and strength to shape their own life.

We are EMPOWERING students to be themselves, to make their own choices, and to appreciate diversity, resulting in young adults who find lives of purpose and meaning, who understand they can make a difference, and who understand the power of relationships.

• Do you find joy and passion in working with adolescents?

• Do you put students at the center of their personal development and planning for the future?

• Does your leadership demonstrate engagement in and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion?

Job Description

Westover School is seeking applicants for a part-time position as a Dorm Faculty member.  This is a part-time position, but may be combined with other part-time openings to create a full-time position. This position will include health benefits. The ideal candidate possesses or is working to complete an Associates or advanced degree.

Dorm Faculty live in the dorm with students and are committed to providing the care, support, and supervision that create an inclusive and welcoming living environment conducive to the social, personal, and intellectual development of young women. Dorm Faculty are an essential support role in the holistic wellness of boarding students. And as such, Dorm Faculty must bring a passion for empowering a globally diverse population of young people.

Dorm faculty are on duty as follows: three nights a week plus a full weekend off, one full weekend on, and one Sunday on over a three week rotation. They are also required to attend Tuesday night Community Dinners. 

Duty includes, but is not limited to:

• Being visible and available to students when on duty

• Being aware of student whereabouts on campus

• Hosting weekly corridor meetings

• Implementation and adaptation of new Residential Life Curriculum

• Providing nightly snack

• Maintaining a corridor budget

• Holding students to all existing corridor and Covid-19 policies

• Attending Bi-Weekly Dorm Faculty Meetings

• Proctoring in-room Proctored Study

• Nightly check ins, lights out check, and good nights for each boarding resident

• Serve as Lead Dorm Faculty one night per week and during weekend duty time

Qualifications

• An ideal candidate would have a Residential Life background or experience as a Resident Advisor in college; social work, psychology or related background 

• Experience working with high school aged girls.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students.

• Knowledge of mental health conditions and ability to engage in emergency and crisis situations.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes evening, weekend and "on call" assignments.

• Have and seek professional development in intercultural awareness and culturally-responsive practices

• Demonstrate they are lifelong learners in their field

• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills 

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Mandarin language a plus, but not required

• Understanding of restorative practices and communication 

• Background or experience with conflict resolution

We celebrate diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive culture built on a foundation of respect for all individuals. We seek to hire, develop and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Individuals from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Westover School is located in Middlebury, CT; 45 minutes from New Haven, 1 1/2 hours from New York City, and 2 hours from Boston. For more information, please visit our website at www.westoverschool.org.

Westover School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Notes:

Interested candidates should address these aforementioned qualifications and skills in their cover letter in addition to providing a résumé.