What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boarding School - Full & Part-Time Residential Guides / Houseparents position at Hershey Montessori School?
Open Position: Full & Part-Time Residential Guides / Houseparents
Reports to: Campus Director
Hershey Montessori School is seeking caring and dedicated individuals to join our community as full-time or part-time Residential Guides/Houseparents for the boarding program. The ideal candidates will have experience working with adolescents (ages 12 - 18 years) and be able to work and communicate within the residential team. For full-time, the schedule varies throughout the week and includes evenings and mornings prior to school with two consecutive days off as your weekend (Friday/Saturday or Sunday/Monday). Part-time staff schedules include some weekday evenings and at least one longer weekend day (all or partial days). On-campus housing could be provided!
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Prepare the environment for an optimal home/learning environment
- Helping prepare on and off-site activities
- Support students individually, as needed
- Assisting students with navigating the social and emotional complexities that come with adolescents, this could include academic work, or leading them through conflict resolution when the need arises
- Work side by side with students
- Guiding students in meal design and prep, community work, farm work, room and house cleaning, and any other duties as needed
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience working with adolescents required
- Experience in a Montessori environment preferred, but not required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Able to work side by side with adolescents in the kitchen, on the farm, and in other environments
- Ability to show respect and maintain composure in hectic, fast-paced environments
- Ability to work weekends and weekday evenings
- Become certified to drive a school minivan (training is provided)
- Spanish-speaking a plus
Who We Are:
Hershey Montessori is an internationally recognized day and boarding independent school located in Northeast Ohio. Our campus in Concord, Ohio educates children from infancy to 12 years of age. The adolescent campus in Huntsburg, Ohio serves grades 7-12 and has a working farm with barns and a greenhouse, residential housing, indoor and outdoor learning environments, and classroom buildings on 97 acres of predominantly wooded land. As students interact on the farm and in their local community, they understand how society is organized and learn division of labor. Compassion, diplomacy, and collaboration skills are developed through experiencing human interdependence. Relationships with animals, plants and the planet are also emphasized, as the importance of sustainability is personally experienced. Students come from all over the world to engage in Hershey Montessori’s unique school. We welcome culturally knowledgeable candidates who desire to be a part of a community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and who are mindful of equity and social justice.
Please visit our website (www.hershey-montessori.org) to learn more about our school.
Interested?
Please send a resume, references, and a cover letter sharing with us why you are interested in and qualified for this position.
Hershey Montessori School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Huntsburg, OH 44046: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person