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LIVE IN Residential Instructor (RI)
Middlebridge School
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Posted: 03-Jun-25
Location: Narragansett, Rhode Island
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Dorm Supervision
Position Title: LIVE IN Residential Instructor (RI)
Date of Position: 2025-2026
Duration of Position: Full Time
Position Provides Support/Services to:
Students
Parents
MBS Staff
Position Summary:
The RI is responsible for the supervision of the dorm, one on one instruction and guidance related independent living and interpersonal skills. They work collaboratively with the Residential Directors, Program Coordinator, Dean of Students, and Lead RI faculty to facilitate the individual goals of the students. The RI acts as a mentor, role model, surrogate parent, teacher, counselor and life skills coach in the areas of social and emotional development.
The Live-In Residential Instructor provides overnight supervision in the dormitory 5 evenings a week. Live-In positions come with room and roard, scheduled time off, 6 weeks of paid vacations during the school year, and summers off.
Primary Duties of Residential Instructor:
Supervise dormitory at all times (outside of other assigned duties).
Plan, implement, and co-lead weekly dorm activities that improve social-emotional skills, communication, teambuilding, community service, and recreational activities
Teach transferable life skills within the dorm setting such as room organization, laundry skills, hygiene, social awareness, appropriate technology use, relationships, communication
Plan, implement, and teach afternoon elective classes that help students learn a skill or hobby
Plan, implement, and teach club night classes that help students participate in project-based learning
Plan and implement weekend recreational activities for assigned weekends
Support Lead RI with student check ins, including updating check in logs
Support Lead RI with student goal setting, including updating goal setting logs
Twice a year write residential reports documenting student progress
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required:
Skills- Candidates need to have the following:
High standards of professionalism and professional ethics
Strong communication skills – oral and written
Ability to stay organized while multi-tasking priorities
Plan and implement life lessons for social/emotional growth
Leadership, initiative and problem-solving skills
Patience and the ability to remain calm within a variety of environments
A positive, energetic and enthusiastic outlook
Flexibility - to be able to respond to the needs of students and adapt or change plans accordingly
The ability to support students with diverse learning profiles
To work in collaboration with your co-workers
To be observant and responsive to students/parents needs
Emotional maturity and accessibility.
Desire to learn and except feedback
Sense of humor and creativity
Knowledge- Experience in these areas preferred, but training provided throughout the year:
General knowledge of students with learning differences or complicated learners.
General knowledge of adolescent development.
Extra-curricular interests to share with students.
Education/Training/Certifications:
A Bachelor or Associate’s degree or comparable life experience.
Policies and Procedures:
Follow and abide by all Middlebridge School policies and procedures.
The mission of Middlebridge School is to provide instruction, opportunities, and support for students with learning differences.
Our community is designed to develop students’ academic abilities, intellectual curiosity, and physical and social-emotional development.
We strive to create life-long learners with increased independence and maturity that thrive in the post-graduate setting of their choice.