Houseparent - Boys Residence

As a Houseparent at Sancta Maria International School in Faridabad, your role is to create a safe, nurturing, and structured living environment for boys residing in the school's boarding facility. You will serve as a mentor, caregiver, and role model, ensuring students" well-being, emotional development, and academic support in alignment with the school's values and expectations. **Key Responsibilities:** - Provide daily pastoral care, emotional support, and supervision to boys in the boarding house. - Ensure a safe and disciplined environment through consistent routines, positive reinforcement, and respectful relationships. - Monitor health, hygiene, and general well-being; liaise with the school nurse, counsellors, and leadership as needed. - Encourage a balanced lifestyle including academics, recreation, and rest. - Act as a trusted adult and mentor to students, helping them navigate personal, social, and academic challenges. - Promote respectful behavior, empathy, and conflict resolution among residents. - Address disciplinary matters promptly and in accordance with school policies. **Daily Operations:** - Oversee daily routines including wake-up, meals, prep time, evening activities, and lights-out. - Maintain attendance records, student logs, and incident reports. - Conduct regular room inspections and ensure cleanliness and order in shared spaces. - Coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure the living environment is safe and well-maintained. **Parental Communication & Coordination:** - Maintain regular communication with parents regarding student welfare and development. - Support new students during their transition into residential life and help maintain a sense of community and belonging. - Collaborate with academic staff to support students" academic performance and discipline. **Emergency Response & Safeguarding:** - Respond effectively to emergencies, including illness, injury, or safety concerns, following school protocols. - Uphold and implement the school's safeguarding and child protection policies. **Community & Enrichment:** - Organize and supervise evening and weekend activities, fostering a strong boarding house culture. - Celebrate student birthdays, festivals, and achievements to build a sense of home and community. - Promote values of independence, responsibility, and mutual respect. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor's/Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. - Residential pastoral care or boarding experience preferred. - Child protection and safeguarding training (or willingness to undertake it). **Experience:** - Minimum 2 years of experience working with adolescents in a residential or educational setting. - Experience in dealing with teenage boys, including behavioral management and mentoring. **Skills & Attributes:** - Compassionate, patient, and firm leadership style. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Ability to set boundaries while building meaningful rapport with students. - Culturally sensitive and committed to diversity and inclusion. - High levels of responsibility, integrity, and discretion. *Desirable:* - Experience in organizing recreational, wellness, or co-curricular activities. - Familiarity with international education systems and boarding school cultures. - First-aid certification and/or mental health first-aid training. To apply for the position of Houseparent Boys" Residence at Sancta Maria International School, please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references to bemore@stmarys.in. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.,