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A Dorm Parent  lives in a dorm setting and is responsible for the care, supervision, and well-being of residential students.  They provide a safe, secure, nurturing and structured dormitory experience for all boarding students.  Dorm parents aid students in adjusting to, and managing independent living along with the academic, extra-curricular activities, and social aspects of the student in their care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students in your care
• Develop positive and respectful relationships with students living in the dorm, helping build and maintain a school culture that promotes excellence and embraces diversity
• Know the whereabouts of your students
• Hold students accountable for the guidelines and standards of the school as described in the Student Handbook
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, staff, and administrators
• Help students maintain the safety and cleanliness of their dorm rooms and common spaces with daily checks and chores

Other Duties:

• Work holidays as needed (Thanksgiving, December, Spring, and Summer Break)
• Participate in in-service training sessions for Residential Faculty
• Complete daily dorm reports
• Keep the Dean of Students fully informed of student issues
• Perform random checks after lights out
• Work collaboratively with the Infirmary staff to assist students who are ill in the dormitory after the academic day
• See that students are dressed in the proper attire before leaving the dorm at any time

• Experience working with middle and high school students, ideally in a residential setting
• Ability to set clear boundaries and expectations and hold students accountable
• Caring, understanding, and patient
• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and boarding management software, such as Orah
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing
• Work collaboratively with other Residential Faculty and administration to create a positive and safe environment 
• Positive attitude, flexible approach, and a sense of humor

About Montverde Academy

Founded in 1912, Montverde Academy is an elite college preparatory school for grades Pre-K3 through post-graduate studies with a distinct student population from over 90 countries worldwide. With 1,400 students, the Montverde Academy community inspires students to become knowledgeable leaders with global vision, a passion for learning, and strong character development in a disciplined and diverse community. Our prestigious athletic program includes nationally recognized basketball and soccer programs and state-of-the art training facilities. Montverde Academy also offers a Theatre Conservatory and Music Conservatory, along with Subject Area Concentration programs in STEM, Business/Economics, Global Perspectives, and Communications.

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