Resident Director, Student Housing, Mentorship & Youth Development

• Please note that this position includes Room and Board. Ridgefield A Better Chance (ABC) is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and highly organized Resident Director (RD) to provide supervision, mentorship, and leadership within a residential program supporting high school scholars. This role is ideal for a professional with experience in youth development, student support services, residential life, nonprofit leadership, or education , who is passionate about educational equity, diversity, and community building . The Resident Director is responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive home environment while fostering scholars' academic success, emotional well-being, and personal growth . Key Responsibilities Provide daily supervision, mentorship, and guidance to scholars in a residential setting Build trusting relationships with adolescents and support their social-emotional development Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive living environment Communicate effectively with families, host families, school personnel, and program leadership Support scholars in academic accountability, time management, and life skills development Assess situations thoughtfully and respond with sound judgment in both routine and high-pressure situations Provide transportation support when needed using the RABC van Collaborate with the Executive Director and stakeholders to ensure program success Respond to student needs, illness, or emergencies , including flexibility for remote work when appropriate Schedule & Availability Requirements The Resident Director is home Monday through Friday by 4:00 PM in time for dinner at 6:00 PM On these days, the driver is responsible for the scholars when they arrive home from school The Resident Director(s) is home on weekends and school holidays unless the scholars are with their Host Families or home There is flexibility for working from home if a scholar is ill and cannot attend school (the Executive Director may also provide support in these situations) The Resident Director(s) must remain on the premises until the last scholars have left for school Qualifications Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with adolescents Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to assess situations thoughtfully Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) , including but not limited to race and gender identity Highly organized with strong multitasking abilities and attention to detail Valid driver's license and insurance required Must be willing to transport scholars using the RABC van when necessary Successful completion of a background check Three professional references required Benefits & Compensation Academic year stipend based on qualifications Year-round private on-site housing in the RABC house, including utilities Meals provided during the academic year, with the exception of Host Family weekends, holidays, and school vacations Time off during school hours, school vacations, and summers One full weekend off a month when scholars are with host families The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young women Will entertained a married couple as co-directors. Additional Employment Note The Resident Director(s) may hold full-time employment elsewhere during school hours as long as it has been pre-approved in the letter of understanding and provided that: Such employment does not preclude carrying out the responsibilities listed above The Resident Director(s) is on the premises until the last scholars have left for school Commitment to Equal Opportunity Ridgefield ABC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity employment for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. How to Apply Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your experience, mentorship experience, and interest in youth development to: jobposting@pearlhernandezconsulting.com

Subject Line:

Ridgefield RD Pay:

From $20,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person