School Caretaker for Girls

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