Part-Time Dorm Supervisor

Description

Come work with us at Houston Ballet!  Picture yourself at an amazing organization committed to inspiring a lasting love and appreciation for dance through artistic excellence, exhilarating performances, innovative choreography, and superb educational programs. At Houston Ballet, you’ll be surrounded by creative teams who challenge you, support you, inspire you, and celebrate artistic achievement. 

Visit: www.houstonballet.org for more information.

* * * For full consideration, please be sure to combine your resume and cover letter into one document to upload when you apply. 

*Please note: This position requires work outside normal business hours

Position Summary:

The Part-Time Dorm Chaperone is a member of a rotating team of 3–4 individuals responsible for supporting the residential life experience for Houston Ballet Academy students living in the Center for Dance dormitory. Working on assigned days, chaperones provide evening supervision, helping to maintain a safe, welcoming, and developmentally supportive environment. Under the leadership of the Residential Life Coordinator, chaperones play a key role in fostering student well-being, managing dorm operations during assigned shifts, and promoting a strong sense of community.

Please review the following duties and responsibilities, which include but are not limited to:

Student Supervision & Support

• Provide on-site supervision for students during assigned overnight shifts, ensuring safety, accountability, and adherence to dorm policies.
• Assigned shifts run from 6:30 PM to 8:00 AM; chaperones are expected to remain on-site and available to students throughout this time.
• Build positive relationships with students, serving as a trusted adult presence and mentor during shift hours.
• Assist students in cooking and cleaning, while teaching basic life skills.
• Support student transitions, including check-in/check-out procedures and greeting families at arrival or departure.
• Provide transportation for students, including airport transfers, appointments, or emergency needs when required.
• Promote a respectful and inclusive dorm culture by modeling positive behavior and encouraging peer accountability.

Operational Support

• Support the Residential Life Coordinator with evening dorm responsibilities and communication.
• Monitor student chore completion and report any concerns to the Residential Life Coordinator.
• Provide additional coverage during Coordinator time off, including weekends or holidays, as needed.
• Maintain awareness of emergency protocols and be prepared to assist in health or safety situations, including communicating with parents and Academy staff.
• Coordinate any scheduling conflicts or shift coverage needs directly with the Residential Life Coordinator.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience working with adolescents in a residential, educational, or youth services setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to set clear expectations with care and consistency.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; ability to drive or learn to drive an 8-passenger van.
• Availability to sleep in the dormitory two nights per week.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-based approach.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree or coursework in education, counseling, humanities, or performing arts.
• Prior experience in residence life or dormitory settings.

Additional Requirements

• CPR and First Aid certification (can be provided by Houston Ballet).
• Mental Health First Aid certification (can be provided by Houston Ballet).
• Must meet Houston Ballet’s Vehicle Driver Policy requirements, including minimum personal auto insurance coverage.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Statement:

Houston Ballet is dedicated to creating meaningful change by cultivating a space that honors what is unique in all of us. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) are instrumental in the fulfillment of our mission and values. We recognize our responsibility to be an inclusive and open organization for students, artists, staff, trustees, and volunteers of all backgrounds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Join us, together we are Houston Ballet.

Core Values:

Houston Ballets shared values are essential to our success as a world-class ballet company and academy. These values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape our culture.

• EXCELLENCE: We are passionate about results. Our programs are recognized and awarded for excellence. We are committed to delivering quality programs at the highest standard. Work in all departments matches the caliber of the programming on stage.
• ENGAGED: We are proud to be a part of a company that produces art and trains artists. We attend performances and are tremendous advocates for the education and community engagement programs we offer. We are all in and well-versed in the mission of Houston Ballet.
• DRIVEN: We are driven to take goals and run with them. We are excited to deliver results beyond expectations. We are accountable for our actions and work. We reinvent Standard Operations Procedures, leaving our jobs better than we found them. Much of our work product becomes the standard for individuals who will fill our roles in the years to come.
• COLLABORATIVE: We unite around Houston Ballets mission and support each other in reaching goals. We share information widely and generously and treat our team members, customers, and patrons with respect and sensitivity. We embrace inclusion, diversity, equity, and access. We recognize our responsibility to be an open, welcoming, and anti-racist organization where students, artists, staff, trustees, and volunteers of all backgrounds collaboratively learn, work and serve. We nurture the growth and understanding of how each of us fits into the larger picture and we celebrate organizational achievements.
• PATRON-CENTERED: Our patrons (subscribers/supporters/donors/stakeholders) are at the center of all we do and are at the top of our minds in our decisions and actions. Our patrons are delighted by the excellent customer service they receive at every interaction at Houston Ballet.

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