This Position is in an Institute REPORTING TO : Director of Residential Life COLLABORATES WITH : Other Caretakers, Activity Leaders, Medical Coordinator, Night Nurses, Counsellor, Kitchen Manager, Crew Leaders, Academic Principal, Head of School PURPOSE: Miri Piri Academy is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Caretaker. This role involves supporting the well-being, safety, and development of students in either the boys' and girls' dorms, respectively . The Caretaker will be responsible for ensuring a nurturing environment and fostering a sense of community while maintaining discipline and encouraging students to adhere to MPA's values of self-awareness, resilience, and service. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: ● Serve as a positive role model for residential students, demonstrating enthusiasm for the balanced life-style of a householder yogi as well as the overall MPA program. ● Look after the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of residential students. ● Providing emotional support and guidance as needed. ● Help students to resolve conflicts and guide them towards conscious self-reflection. ● Manage wake-up and bedtime routines, ensuring students adhere to a consistent schedule. ● Maintain dorm cleanliness, organizing and cleaning shared spaces regularly. ● Supervise personal hygiene practices, ensuring students establish and maintain cleanliness and good health habits. ● Organize fun activities to promote social interaction and recreation, such as board games, social interactive games, poetry nights, movie nights and town outings. ● Join outings and multi-day excursions, ensuring student safety and enjoyment. ● Support and guide evening and weekend activities. ● Monitor electronic use, ensuring students use devices responsibly and in accordance with school policies, incl. regularly handing out and collecting electronic devices. ● Ensure uniform compliance among students, addressing any issues or discrepancies. ● Work cooperatively as part of a team, collaborating with other caretakers and residential staff. Apply and request communication to be transparent, straight and compassionate. ● Encourage gratitude for the legacy of KYATBYB (Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan) and the MPA program, highlighting the benefits and opportunities these tools provide. ● Provide support to students as needed, addressing any concerns or issues that may arise. ● Communicate with parents about student needs and wellbeing. ESSENTIAL SKILLS: ● Strong communication and listening abilities to interact effectively and compassionately with students, parents, and staff. Daily communication is a key component of this role. ● Empathy and patience to understand and support students' emotional and social needs. ● Ability to lead and manage a group of students, enforcing rules while fostering a positive environment as well as applying positive psychology and encouragement. ● Conflict resolution skills to mediate disputes and address behavioral issues appropriately. ● Effective time management to balance various duties and ensure smooth daily operations. ● Attention to detail to maintain records and monitor students' progress and well-being. ● Resourcefulness and quick thinking to handle emergencies and unexpected situations. ● Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. ● Promoting an inclusive and accepting community within the dormitory. ● Basic first aid knowledge and the ability to respond to health-related issues and emergencies. ● Ensuring the safety, security and cleanliness of the dormitory environment. ● Willingness to serve the community. QUALIFICATIONS: ● A bachelor’s degree in education, nursing, psychology, social work, or a related field is often preferred. ● Relevant certifications or training in child development, counseling, housekeeping or residential life management. ● Previous experience working with children and/or adolescents in a residential, educational, or similar setting. ● Additional training or certification in conflict resolution, counseling, or youth development may be beneficial, incl. organizing and leading youth camps. ● Training in mental health awareness, bullying prevention, and cultural sensitivity is valuable. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month Benefits: Cell phone reimbursement Health insurance Provident Fund Schedule: Day shift Supplemental Pay: Yearly bonus Ability to commute/relocate: Jandiala, Amritsar, Punjab: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred) Application Question(s): Should have Bachelor's degree in education, nursing, psychology, social work, or a related field Experience: total work: 2 years (Required) Language: English , Hindi, Punjabi (Required) Work Location: In person