Residential Life Staff (Female & Male Dorms) Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 $40,000
- $45,000 a year
- Full-time $40,000
- $45,000 a year
- Full-time About TFS Tallulah Falls School is an independent, coeducational college-preparatory boarding and day school nestled in the northeast Georgia mountains serving more than 500 students in grades four-12.
Our students, faculty, staff, parents, and supporters form a close-knit school family where everyone feels a sense of belonging and purpose. We all work together as a team to accomplish a common mission. Job Summary Tallulah Falls School seeks an eclectic and enthusiastic live-in Residential Life Staff member with a desire to confidently influence middle school and high school youth. The school is hiring 2 positions for one Residential Life Staff member to serve in the female dormitory and one to serve in the male dormitory. The position requires shifts every weekend and two weekdays (3 p.m
m.). TFS has, at a minimum, a break every six weeks. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, housing and meals are included. Those fortunate enough to influence young lives at TFS receive a competitive benefits package and have access to many free fun activities.
Responsibilities:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Monitor the safety and well-being of boarding students.
- Assist international students with cultural acclimation to an American high school and promote friendships with domestic students.
- Chaperone off campus activities.
- Oversee evening study hall and tutor students as needed.
- Oversee daily work program in the dorms.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Must be able to pass a DOT Physical prior to and during employment
- Experience working with youth in all types of situations (resident assistant, camp counselor, etc).
- Valid driver's license required.
- Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.
- Current lifeguard certification or willing to obtain a lifeguard certification preferred.
- Strong work ethic and initiative in understanding all-school dynamics and proactively responding to a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to support the needs of middle and high school student living in a residential dorm.
- Strong collaborative skills.
- Passion for working with students, families, colleagues within a vibrant and diverse community.
- Effective organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Compatibility with the school's values, culture, and community.
- Ability to pass periodic background, drug and alcohol screenings.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and composure under pressure.
Standard Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for an extended period of time.
- Must be able to bend, reach, lift and climb.
- Must be able to understand written and verbal instructions.
- Must be able to communicate and respond to questions from various levels with the organization.
- Must have manual dexterity sufficient to perform specified duties.
- Must be able to lift, carry, move and handle equipment, boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to possess basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
To Apply Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, portfolio/work samples and a list of three professional references to the Director of Residential Life, Jon Benson at jon.benson@tallulahfalls.org.
No telephone calls, please. Tallulah Falls School is an equal-opportunity employer. All job applicants at TFS will undergo testing for the presence of illegal drugs as a condition of employment. Any applicant with a confirmed positive test result will be denied employment. Applicants will be required to submit to a specimen test at a laboratory selected by Tallulah Falls School and sign a consent agreement to release TFS from liability.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$40,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you willing to take a drug test? Are you willing to be fingerprinted?
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location:
In person