Resident Parent at KyDAL Office Point

Job Summary

• The Resident Parent is a key member of the Wellsprings Suites (WS) boarding team, responsible for the spiritual, academic, and emotional well-being of all resident students.
• In partnership with the Residential Program Coordinator (RPC), and other house parents, this role helps to establish a Christ-centered, home-style environment that supports the holistic development of each student.

Spiritual Qualifications
The ideal candidate must:

• Publicly profess faith in Jesus Christ and maintain a vibrant, growing relationship with God.
• Be committed to modeling Biblical principles in all areas of life and leadership.
• Be passionate about student discipleship and encouraging personal spiritual growth.
• Align with the school’s mission to integrate Christian faith with academic excellence.
• Demonstrate integrity, servant leadership, and a commitment to Christian service.

Key Responsibilities
Pastoral and Academic Care:

• Create a nurturing, supportive environment similar to a Christian home.
• Act in loco parentis, ensuring students’ academic, physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Foster open communication with students and remain accessible during duty hours.
• Observe student behavior to identify strengths, areas for growth, and opportunities for development.

Health, Safety, and Supervision:

• Collaborate with RPC to structure staff supervision and student safety protocols.Liaise with the Nurse regarding students’ health needs and promote healthy lifestyle choices.
• Ensure respectful care of personal and shared property, including students’ belongings.

Behavioral Management and Routine:

• Consistently enforce house rules, routines (e.g., bedtime, study hours), and expectations.
• Cultivate responsible behavior and good study habits in a group-living setting.

Extracurricular Involvement and Enrichment:

• Organize and oversee a well-rounded schedule of weekend and after-school activities.
• Monitor academic performance weekly (e.g., via ALMA) and support students accordingly.
• Provide counseling or guidance for academic, emotional, or behavioral concerns.
• Escalate as needed.

Communication and Record-Keeping:

• Maintain regular communication with parents about their child’s well-being and progress.
• Keep accurate, confidential records of students’ academic, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Comply with the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies.

Team Collaboration and Reporting:

• Serve as the first point of contact for student matters, reporting to the RPC.
• Submit weekly house reports, including achievements, concerns, and plans for improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the RPC or school leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (Education, Psychology, or a related field preferred).
• Prior experience working with adolescents in a school, boarding, or pastoral care setting is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skillsExperience in student mentoring, discipleship, or youth ministry is an added advantage.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• First Aid or Child Protection Certification (or willingness to obtain) is preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• Spiritually mature, compassionate, and emotionally resilient.
• Team-oriented, dependable, and highly organized.
• Calm under pressure and able to handle sensitive issues discreetly.
• A strong role model for young people in both character and conduct.

Gender:

• Male and Female

Benefits:

• All meals are provided when on duty
• Accommodation within the facility
• Health insurance cover for families not more than three dependants.