Residential Educator

The Residential Educator (RE) acts as a “house parent” and supports students’ physical, emotional, psychological, and educational needs in alignment with the Academy’s standards. The RE promotes the school’s core values—Integrity, Stewardship, Determination, Ingenuity, Optimism, and Appreciation—and helps maintain a positive, caring, and structured dorm environment. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Student Well-Being & Support Create a nurturing, inclusive, homelike atmosphere. Support students’ emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Engage with students daily from 5:00pm onward. Teach soft & life skills

• communication, responsibility, chores, hygiene. Assist with homework and encourage good study habits. Dorm Hygiene & Life Skills Train and assist students in cleaning their rooms and shared areas. Monitor personal hygiene, including laundry. Maintain cleanliness of the dorm and help coordinate routine chores. Safety & Supervision Ensure student safety on and off campus; teach “stranger danger awareness. Monitor and limit screen time according to guidelines. Follow all safeguarding procedures and report concerns immediately. Medical & Daily Care Submit daily medical reports to the nurse (8:30am). Report health or hygiene concerns to the nurse and Residential Supervisor. Maintain first aid supplies and follow medical protocols. Meals & Daily Routines Attend meals with students and observe healthy eating habits. Support positive mealtime behavior and nutritional awareness. Home Supplies & Maintenance Track inventory of home supplies (soap, toilet paper, etc.). Report maintenance issues promptly. Professional Conduct Model the Academy’s core values and maintain professional boundaries. Participate in required professional development. Perform additional duties as needed.

• Safeguarding & Child Protection The successful candidate is expected to always uphold the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies, demonstrate appropriate professional boundaries, and immediately report any concerns related to student welfare, safety, or wellbeing.
• All staff are required to complete safeguarding training and successfully pass all required background and reference checks before employment.