Residential Life House Parent

ABOUT CATS ACADEMY BOSTON

CATS Academy Boston is an international co-educational boarding school based in Braintree, Boston.We offer a world-class American college preparatory education, attracting students from around the United States and across the globe.

Students are guided to realize their full potential and attain admission to a top college or university in the United States. Focusing on the individual, we inspire excellence in academics, social development, and extracurricular exploration. We offer an exceptional High School experience for culturally diverse students in one of the best student cities in the U.S, driving success in academics, arts, and athletics.

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

Our Residential Life program has such an important part to play in the transformational journey all of our students take whilst at CATS Academy, and the pillars of this program are our House Parents.

Through the support and guidance of their House Parents, our students leave CATS Academy equipped with the skills they need to successfully thrive at college and beyond.

We are looking for House Parents to join the CATS Community with board and lodging provided on campus.

REQUIREMENTS

If you are our ideal candidate then :

You must care about and enjoy interacting with young adults. You must also be aware that you have a great responsibility, as parents have entrusted you with ensuring the safety of their child.

You must have confidence in yourself to make the right decisions when working with students and also know when to step back and call for the Administer on Duty for assistance.

You must be a high-energy person, able to accept that students will make mistakes and need firm, fair and consistent supervision while in your care.

You must have the appropriate interpersonal skills to interact with parents / guardians who may have a language barrier or be emotionally upset when contacting you about their son or daughter.

You have experience working with youth in a boarding setting.

You take care of your surroundings, helping create a comfortable and safe atmosphere for the community living in your dorm.

You must pass a criminal and background check and have a valid driver’s license.

Our ideal candidate also shares our company values :

Accountability Takes responsibility, is dedicated, committed, proactive, and makes decisions.

Enthusiasm Flexible, responsive, can-do attitude, honest, willing to learn, positive in the face of challenges.

Creativity New ways to improve, creates ideas and implements, looks at problems in different ways, and create solutions

Team player Friendly, punctual, reliable, respectful of co-workers, and collaborate with colleagues.

Customer-focused Whether this is our students, colleagues or external contacts : Approachable, helpful, shows empathy, welcoming, organized, attention to detail, courteous.

BENEFITS

Competitive salary

Paid during student breaks

Free board and lodging in a pet-friendly campus- utilities included

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

CATS Academy Boston is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or accept discrimination against any employee or applicant in any manner prohibited by law. We welcome employment applications from candidates of all backgrounds.