Posted: 15-Aug-23
Location: New York , New York
Type: Part Time
Salary: $20-$25/hourly
About Léman Manhattan Preparatory School:
Located in Manhattan's most historic neighborhood, Léman Manhattan provides students with a rigorous academic program in the most dynamic, international education setting in the world. Léman is home to students ranging from 12 months old to grade 12, and to New York City's only boarding program for high school students. Léman offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, recognized as the gold standard in college preparatory curriculum, and highly respected by top universities worldwide. Léman students graduate as knowledgeable, principled leaders with a global perspective on the world.
Position Summary:
The Léman Manhattan Residential Life Program is now seeking part-time Residential Assistants (RA). Residential Assistants work with our full-time Residential Counselors (Dorm Parents) to maintain a safe, healthy, and engaging residential atmosphere for our students. Developing strong relationships with our students, grounded in compassion, mutual respect, and consistency is essential to the Residential Assistant position. Residential Assistants must be willing to take a proactive and hands-on approach toward working with students to solve problems and conflicts, and to offer academic, disciplinary, and moral guidance as needed.
Specific duties and responsibilities include assisting Residential Counselors with the following:
- Acting in loco parentis for boarding students, and are therefore responsible for all aspects of the residential welfare of the students
- Supervising the student lounge in the evenings and weekends
- Monitoring student whereabouts and facilitating student checkouts
- Assisting with and/or chaperoning residential activities and events
- Addressing student conduct issues, rule violations, and safety concerns through appropriate channels
- Ensuring that the work environment at the dormitory is professional, safe, and efficient
- Responding to residential life emergencies when necessary
- Other duties as assigned and as needed to support the operations of the residential life program and the school
The Residential Assistant is a flexible, hourly position. Shifts are typically available on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 - 8:00 PM or 3:00 - 11:00 PM. Interested applicants must be able to work at least one of these time slots, either every week or every other week. Additional shifts outside of the typical shift hours will be filled as needed.
Skills, Qualifications & Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 1 year working with adolescents in a leadership or mentorship capacity
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to engage and connect with high school students
- Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and select holidays
- Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to problem solve both independently and collaboratively
- Maturity and the understanding of appropriate boundaries while working with students
- Willingness to perform tasks as needed
- The ability to maintain composure during stressful situations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience in residential life at a boarding school, summer camp, or similar work environment
- Experience working with English as a Second Language students
- International experience living or working abroad
- General knowledge of New York City
- Experience leading teenage students on excursions
- Proficiency in a second language
Work Environment
- Work is typically performed in an office environment with intermittent sitting, standing, or walking in various settings
- Occasionally move items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Travel may be required when chaperoning school trips
Compensation & Benefits
- The compensation range is $20-25 per hour, based on experience
- Opportunity to enjoy meals in our dining café while school is in session
