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Houseparent

Houseparent

Faculty/Department: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ International School Sdn Bhd (Cheras, Kuala Lumpur)

Campus: Kuala Lumpur


The Houseparent has overall responsibility for creating a safe, secure, and learner-centered environment in the school hostel. This position requires frequent and meaningful interactions with students in a variety of settings.

Please note that candidates must have experience in handling boarding or serving as a stay-in warden. Additionally, candidates must be excellent in English, both in conversation and writing.

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities
Academic Supervisor:
  • Supervise boarding students during evening study time and assist them with academic questions in order to help them progress academically.
  • Tutor English Writing and Reading comprehension skills to boarding students in groups or individually every time a teacher points that students need extra-curricular support in the areas mentioned above.
  • Keep accurate records of content and topics covered for academic support for boarding students.
  • Keep constant communication with boarding students' teachers in order to assure continuous and sustainable progress.
  • Communicate with the principal and produce reports on a weekly basis of extra-curricular/academic support provided.
  • Assist and support teachers deliver and monitor the Residential Life / Boarding Academic Programme.
  • Assist and supervise boarding students on weekend activities such as sports, self-study, field trips and other activities that demand supervision.
Houseparent:
  • Have a good understanding and working knowledge of the Standards for Boarding Schools.
  • Supervise the Assistant Houseparent including clear roles and responsibilities, and periodic Performance Management Review.
  • Develop and manage the Student Leaders, so that they can play an effective leadership role in House.
  • Keep suitable records of students¡¯ progress, welfare, health, emotional problems, achievements and misconduct.
  • Ensure that all stakeholders understand the aims and objectives of boarding, and the principles on which community life is based.
  • Ensure that the personalised needs of each student are identified and communicated to staff as needed, to ensure that student talent and potential are developed and maximised.
  • Ensure the safety and security (including emotional) of all students at all times, including meal times, weekends, and on trips; ensure that adequate contingency arrangements are in place.
  • You shall perform other duties that may be assigned to you by your supervisor from time to time.


Requirements


Requirements:
  • Prior experience working with children.
  • Ability to meet the health and physical requirements of the position.
  • Driving records and credit history in good standing.
  • Good sense of humour and high personal standards.
  • Proactive, Calm under pressure, able to inspire, motivate, and support students, parents/carers, and colleagues.
  • Have sound and proven experience of teaching and working within a boarding environment.
  • Proven experience of leading teams of people.
  • High standard of written and oral communication.
  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills.

Deadline: 31 Dec 2025 | Last Update: 28 Oct 2024

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