What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postgraduate Residential Instructor position at Middlebridge School?
The RI is responsible for the supervision of the PG house, one on one instruction and guidance related independent living and interpersonal skills.
The RI acts as a mentor, role model, surrogate parent, teacher, counselor and coach in all areas of the residential program.
The RI is expected to be committed to the success of each student, especially in the areas of social and emotional development.
Primary Duties of Residential Instructor:
Supervise PG house at all times outside of other assigned dutiesMaintain a safe environment for students to live and learn inResponsible for cleanliness of PG housePlan and co-lead weekly house meeting to discuss house/student issues; build communication skills and positive group interactionsPlan/Teach residential curriculumOrganize house activities on a consistent basis.
(i.e. birthday celebrations, community service projects, cultural activities, etc.)Teach life skills as associated with PG program and independent living goals:
room organization, laundry skills, hygiene awareness, etc.
Communicate with parents weekly, to gain background information about their child, collaboratively problem solve, and provide student progress throughout the yearPlan, teach, and provide supervision of afternoon and elective classes, as designatedPlan, teach, and provide supervision of one club night elective, as designatedPlan, supervise and assist student participation/execution of house mealsMaintain house supplies (follow budget, shopping, stocking staples, etc.)Keep an updated parent phone log and submit it to the PG Director weeklySubmit documentation log of students goals and evaluation of them weekly to the PG DirectorWrite residential report as neededWork assigned weekends during the school year