Resident Parent​/Mentor North Texas Academy at Hill Farm : Christian Boarding School

Resident Parent Job Description

Resident Parents and Mentors are responsible for maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment for up to 8 students in a residence. They oversee the growth and development of the students in their care by helping them balance their responsibilities, interpersonal relationships, and spiritual life. Resident Parents provide a Christian environment through prayer, open discussion, and family devotions.

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds—including other countries. The role involves teaching respectful communication skills, time management, and conflict resolution, as well as essential character traits such as honesty, kindness, patience, tolerance, and self-control. Candidates with an interest in youth, family, and missions are a good fit.

Positions are available for both married and single Resident Parents. They work in partnership with each other and with other residential staff to care for the students in their residences. Single Resident Parents work with students when the couples are not on duty and vice versa. Resident Parents communicate regularly with the supervisor to ensure that the students are properly cared for and NCTA policies are followed.

Current positions available:
Single Men, Women, and Married Couples.

• Rotating schedule of 4 days on and 2 days off
• Time off follows the Academic Calendar (nearly 2 ½ months of time off)
• Summers Off (June and July)
• Opportunity to be a full-time student
• Private apartment provided
• All utilities paid
• Meals provided while on duty
• Health benefits are offered
• Couples:
  Total package with benefits $65,000; take home pay $40,000
• Singles:
  Total package with benefits $40,200; take home pay $20-$25,000