---

---

Location

Troy, NY | United States

---

Job description

Houseparents are professionals interested in adolescent development and in the creation of programming that builds character and challenges growth. Residential life is a part of the Emma Willard program, and our houseparents are embed our program pillars into the residential experience. In the dormitories, houseparents use experiential learning to support and promote student growth with every interaction. Houseparents deliver the school’s life-skills curriculum through the READY program and guide students to reflect on authentic definitions of success and habits that cultivate a healthy life.

Houseparents work closely with the student leaders living on their hall. Houseparents are trained in teaching leadership to students and use that expertise to counsel and support our student dormitory leaders. In partnership, houseparents and student leaders build community and belonging for all students. 

Emma Willard School is a nationally recognized, academically rigorous, preparatory boarding and day high school. We seek someone who is committed to and willing to navigate today’s changing landscape. This leader will help the school promote and nurture an equitable and inclusive community. The school encourages candidates from under-represented groups to apply, as well as individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations. This individual will contribute to the excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service.

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Create a vibrant, safe and connected residential hall community
• In partnership with the Houseparent team, create and deliver a residential program that aligns with the School’s Program Pillars
• Assess and support the wellbeing and growth for students in their hall
• Be an advocate for student needs and concerns by communicating with parents/guardians, health center and counseling staff, advisors, teachers, and administrators
• Work in partnership with the Director of Student and Community Life and Student Activities Coordinator to deliver a vibrant weekend activities program, including planning and leading weekly on-campus events
• Participate in faculty responsibilities including attending and contributing to departmental, faculty, and employee meetings, composing quarterly comments, managing off-campus leaves and permissions and transportation, etc.
• Serve as advisor as part of a grade-level advising team
• Lead activities in life-skills curriculum in the READY seminar or other activities related to the residential experience.

Personal Qualities 

• Be a strong advocate for the Emma Willard School mission.
• Be a collaborative colleague, foster the spirit of teamwork and rapport with students, advisors, and teachers. 
• Demonstrate maturity, humility, professionalism, confidence, integrity, confidentiality, and a strong work ethic. 
• Be organized with logistics and effective with execution of events. 
• Be able to work with parents and families in support of the overall student experience.
• Be able to form positive relationships with adolescents from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Have a demonstrated interest in adolescent growth and development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Relevant experience in residential life or youth mentoring.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated skill using technology.

We seek to identify, recruit, and develop employees who bring a diversity of experiences, perspectives, talents, and backgrounds. 

Salary

$16,000 - $20,000 prorated based on start date.

You will need to submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for the position.

About Emma Willard School

Since 1814, Emma Willard School has been one of the nation's leading college preparatory boarding and day schools for young women. At Emma Willard, every possible resource is dedicated to developing in students the values and skills that form the foundation of a life of accomplishment, leadership, and fulfillment. These include a love for the life of the mind, a commitment to service, courage and confidence, grace and creativity, and collaboration and friendship. Known for its rigor, the school promotes intellectual curiosity and disciplined study habits through a challenging curriculum distinguished by a wide array of advanced placement courses and electives. It also promotes active involvement in the life of the campus and off-campus communities through a rich co-curricular program. In all they do, students are both challenged and closely supported by an outstanding faculty and staff. The school's extraordinary physical plant is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and provides a breathtakingly beautiful yet state-of-the-art setting for learning and living. Throughout its history, Emma Willard has been committed to enrolling a diverse student body from across the Ca ... pital Region, across the country, and around the world. This commitment is honored by significant expenditures in financial aid to assist families who might not otherwise have the opportunity to provide an extraordinary secondary education for their daughters.

Show more

Show less

Connections working at Emma Willard School

---

Job tags

---

---

Salary