Dorm Parents
Rumsey Hall School, a coeducational junior boarding and country day school in Washington Depot, CT, is looking for supportive dorm parents to join our vibrant residential life program. Please send a resume and cover letter to Rick Butler, Director of Residential Life, at rbutler@rumseyhall.org to learn about current openings. To learn more about our program, please visit our student life web page.
Rumsey Hall School is committed to a whole-child approach to education and believes that teaching academics and teaching an attitude of mind are of equal importance. The School emphasizes effort as a criterion for success and is dedicated to helping each child develop toward his or her maximum stature as an educated person, a successful member of a family and a contributing member of a community.
Schedule:
- Evenings 4:30–10:30 p.m.
- Flexible weekend hours
Position Description:
The primary role of a Dorm Parent at Rumsey Hall is to supervise the physical safety and emotional development of the residential students under their care in the evenings and on weekends.
Dorm Parents are expected to create a positive living and learning environment and to provide structure and mentoring to a group of students under their care. Dorm Parents are responsible for educating students on the expectations and rules of living in a dormitory environment and enforcing the School’s policies and expectations for students.
Dorm parents will receive training from the Director of Residential Life and start by working with experienced dorm parents.
Job Type: Part Time