Houseparents, Full-Time
On-siteStockton, California, United States
Job Summary
Manage a student home by coordinating daily routines including wake-up, mealtimes, homework, recreation, and bedtime while fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive living environment. Provide daily care, structure, and supervision to support students in developing strong study habits, life skills, and positive character traits. Coach students in conflict resolution, social skills, and personal responsibility while maintaining clear expectations and consistent discipline aligned with school policies. Plan and participate in recreational activities, community service, and cultural experiences to expose students to new interests. Work on campus in school-provided housing with extended blocks of on-duty time balanced with scheduled time off.
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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