Dorm Parent

Job Title: Dorm Parent

Reports to: Director of Residential Life and Boarding

Overview: The Dorm Parent oversees and supports the social and emotional well-being of students within their residence. They foster a safe and inclusive environment by serving as a consistent and compassionate presence in students’ daily lives. Dorm Parents ensure a structured and supportive residential experience that promotes accountability, personal growth, and community engagement. Additionally, they provide guidance to the Residential Life Team, upholding high standards of care, leadership, and student development. Professional Qualifications and Qualities:

• Experience in a residential setting is required.
• Experience working with adolescents in educational, residential, or care-taking environments.
• Desire to work with young people to support their well-being and growth
• Commitment to making a positive impact within a boarding school environment
• Strong organizational, communication, and decision-making skills
• Experience with diversity, inclusion, and restorative justice initiatives
• Ability to administer policies fairly and consistently
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours (early mornings, evenings, and weekends)
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Key Responsibilities: Committed Caretakers

• Supervise a community of approximately 20 to 40 boarding students
• Ensure students’ well-being through regular check-ins and meetings
• Assist in daily routines, including morning wake-ups, student activities study halls, and curfews
• Monitor and report student concerns through the App Orah.
• Maintain a safe living environment through room checks and supervision.
• Provide medical care support and accompany students to appointments, if necessary.
• Manage student accommodations, including room assignments and maintenance.
• Address and manage conflict among students. Ensure a positive and respectful living environment for each student.
• Other duties as needed may be assigned.

Relationship Builders

• Lead in fostering strong relationships within the community.
• Ensure that all students feel heard, supported, included and cared for.
• Organize activities to create a home-like environment for students.
• Act as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress and well-being.
• Plan and implement community-building activities and events.
• Hold hall meetings to reinforce positive connections among students.
• Participate in and support school events and student activities.

Inspiring Educators

• Create intentional learning opportunities through residential life programming.
• Model positive behavior and self-management skills for students.
• Educate students on self-discipline, well-being, and community engagement.
• Implement restorative justice practices and proactive conflict resolution.
• Train and mentor Residential Life staff and Boarding Student Leaders.
• Conduct induction and orientation sessions for new students and staff.
• Fostering cultural awareness and student leadership.

Working Hours & Expectations:

• This is a full-time, hourly residential position with on-campus housing provided year-round.
• Requires early morning, evening, and weekend shifts, including overnight on-call duty.
• Participation in student arrival/departure days, school activities, and inclement weather days.
• Public holiday staffing as needed, with specific holiday expectations outlined.
• Participation in additional projects and responsibilities that align with the needs of the community.

Why you’ll love working here: Perks, Benefits, and more!

This is the most fun, high caliber place you’ll ever work. Ask any employee why they love EF (whether they’ve been here 10 minutes or 10 years) and they’ll probably tell you the same thing: it’s the people. When you work at EF, you join a purpose-driven, international and energetic community that thrives on continuous learning, fearless innovation and mutual support.

In addition, you can expect:

• Commitment to professional growth: robust monthly calendar of trainings and workshops
• Four weeks paid vacation your first year, ten paid holidays, and two floating holidays
• Exciting business travel opportunities
• 25% company match on your 401(k) contributions
• Market-leading medical, dental and vision coverage, along with options for life and disability insurance, legal and pet insurance
• Dependent care, healthcare and commuter Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Access to fertility care and family-building support
• Wellness benefits including a yearly fitness reimbursement
• Frequent social and learning events, including access to our employee-run resource groups
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Tenure-based sabbatical eligibility
• EF Product Discounts (discounts on travel, international language schools, Au Pair program and more)
• Discounts at local venues and businesses
• Compensation: $18.00 per hour depending on experience

About EF Academy

EF Academy is a leading private boarding and day high school, attracting students from around the world to our campuses in Pasadena, New York, and Oxford (England). At EF Academy, we prepare students to thrive academically, personally, and socially helping them build the confidence, skills, and sense of purpose they need to lead fulfilling, successful lives. With a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and cultural immersion, we empower students to unlock their full potential and develop the lifelong skills they need to thrive in any future they envision.

About EF Education First

Some companies are in the Business of Technology.

Others are in the Business of Finance….Sports…Or Soft Drinks.

At EF, we're in a different kind of Business.

One that's a little less tangible, and a lot more important.

Because our Business, what we make, makes everything else possible.

We're in the Business of Understanding.

Between people. Between cultures.

For over half a century we’ve been the leader in international educational programs and experiences designed to foster such understanding. Through Language, Cultural Exchange, Academic Studies, and Educational Travel, we create the kinds of immersive experiences that challenge biases, open minds, and pave the way for a more understanding world.

You’ll find our 115 offices located in some of the world’s greatest cities, and filled with smart, driven people who push each other to be better every day. And yes, we have technology, we have finance, we even have sports with our own professional cycling team. But it’s what we do with it – Building greater understanding, breaking down barriers, and creating a better world…that makes all the difference.