Newton, Massachusetts
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Posted: 30-Jun-25
Location: South Burlington / Colchester, Vermont
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Job Title: Residence Hall Dorm Parent
Location: Rice Memorial High School, South Burlington, Vermont
Type: 10-Month, Residential Position
Compensation: Includes stipend, on-campus housing, and meals during the academic year
Position Overview
Rice Memorial High School, a co-educational Catholic college preparatory school serving grades 9 through post-graduate, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to serve as a Residence Hall Proctor (Dorm Parent). This role is central to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive living environment for students in our boarding program.
Benefits
- Stipend and furnished housing
- Meals during the academic year
- Experience in education, residence life, and youth mentorship
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse community
Responsibilities
The Residence Hall Proctor’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Residential Life Presence:
- Live in the residence hall during the academic year.
- Be available for various shifts (day, evening/overnight, weekends, holidays) as scheduled.
- Student Supervision & Support:
- Build a positive and inclusive dormitory culture.
- Perform safety and wellness checks, including rounds, lights out, and room checks.
- Provide first aid or facilitate medical care in coordination with the school nurse or local medical facilities.
- Program Administration:
- Uphold and enforce boarding program rules and routines.
- Manage administrative tasks while on duty (phones, forms, attendance, filing, etc.).
- Supervise and support student events, activities, and outings.
- Help drive shuttle buses for student pick up and drop off
- Community Building:
- Engage students in a hospitable and culturally respectful environment.
- Foster open communication and support students' social and emotional development.
- Team Collaboration:
- Work collaboratively with other Residence Life Proctors and school staff.
- Exercise sound judgment and decision-making, especially under pressure.
Qualifications
- Maturity, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities
- Capacity to remain calm and effective in emergencies
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
- Valid driver’s license preferred
- Experience with or interest in residential life, education, or student mentorship
- Background check, fingerprinting, and screening required