Dorm Parent; Part-Time

Position at King's Schools.

Location:

Shoreline, WA. Employment Status:
Part Time.

Shift: Fridays 7am - 11am and overnight 11pm - 9am.

Compensation: $25 - $32 DOE.

Benefits:
Retirement plans, Sick leave.

The Dorm Parent will work as a vital member of a closely based team of dedicated staff, providing oversight, mentorship, and wellness support. Emphasizes a Christ-like culture within the dorms, ensuring the health and well-being of the boarding community. Enhances learning to establish good behavior, nurtures a diverse group of international students, builds trust, and participates in dorm life as a visible mentor prepared for emergencies.

• Provide consistent oversight and wellness support for residents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Assist students with their residential needs, study skills development, and resources to enhance learning.
• Provide support for specific dorm meetings, formal dinners, activities, and special events organized for resident students.

• Work closely and cooperatively with the International Student Program Director, Residential Life Director, residential staff, students, and other CRISTA staff (facilities, security, IT, Senior Living).
• Fulfill administrative tasks related to the dorm, including record keeping, communication, and reporting student progress.
• Participate in required staff meetings and engage in relevant training and orientations for staff at the start and end of the academic year (if required).

• Organize and lead engaging activities and events that promote community building, cultural exchange, and recreational opportunities when requested.
• Promote character education opportunities that emphasize the values of integrity, respect, and responsibility. Reinforce the importance of community leadership by modeling behavior consistent with the values of King’s Schools.
• Model and encourage Christ‑like behavior, demonstrating support for others within the dorm community.
• Support programs focused on spiritual and character education, community building, leadership, as well as recreational and cultural activities when required.

• Fulfill all administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.
• Occasionally required to transport students to and from (Sea Tac Airport to campus).

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Committed Christian dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development, evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g., daily prayer, fellowship, Bible study).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry.
• Engages the ministry through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with, and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC).
• Conducts themselves in a manner that reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment (CCC).
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.

• Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress from an accredited college or similar advanced training in a relevant field.

• Experience working with young people as a mentor, dorm parent or higher, classroom teacher, camp counselor, youth group leader, or in a similar role.

• Van Training (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). CPR Certification, Medical Administration Certification, and Food Handlers Permit (can be completed on the job).

• Basics of Microsoft Office Suite.
• REACH Dorm Software (can be completed on the job).
• VECTOR Software Training (can be completed on the job).

• Ability to pass background checks relating to DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions (WAC 388‑113).
• Demonstrate key elements of the listed expertise and experiences.
• Exhibit commitment to personal integrity, character development and community membership, as well as broad emotional intelligence and a deep reserve of patience.
• Carry a track record of…