Houseparents, Full-Time
On-siteBiddeford, Maine, United States
Job Summary
Manage a student home on campus by providing daily care, structure, and supervision for a group of students in a residential setting. Coordinate routines including wake-up, mealtimes, homework, recreation, and bedtime while fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive living environment. Coach students in conflict resolution, social skills, and personal responsibility through role-modeling and consistent discipline aligned with school policies. Plan and participate in recreational activities, community service, and cultural experiences to support student development. Work on extended on-duty blocks balanced with scheduled time off, handling household logistics such as meal planning, budgeting, and transportation coordination.
Required Qualifications
- experience working with children or youth—such as teaching, coaching, social services, childcare, or residential care
- an understanding of the challenges many students from diverse and often under-resourced backgrounds may face
- comfortable working in a multicultural environment
- committed to promoting equity, inclusion, and respect
- Strong communication skills
- teamwork
- a collaborative mindset
- the ability to follow established protocols
- contribute to a professional, mission-driven culture
- high levels of energy
- empathy
- patience
- organizational skill
- dependable
- manage household logistics such as meal planning
- basic budgeting for home needs
- coordinating transportation to school functions or appointments
- maintaining a clean, orderly living space
- role-modeling
- guidance in behavior, decision-making, and interpersonal relationships
- coach students in conflict resolution
- social skills
- personal responsibility
- maintaining clear expectations
- consistent discipline that align with school policies
- plan and participate in recreational activities
- community service
- cultural experiences
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