Job Opening: Dorm Parent

Recently re-located to Rwanda, SOLA School is an Afghan-led private boarding school for girls and was the first and only of its kind in Afghanistan. SOLA's mission is to provide Afghan girls a rigorous education that promotes critical thinking, a sense of purpose, and respect for self and others. Our intent is to provide Afghan girls with an environment where they can focus on their education and potential.

SOLA provides a safe and nurturing space in which to learn. A residential faculty provides round-the-clock guidance and supervision, and our program creates opportunities for our students to explore personal interests and practice leadership skills among their peers. Numerous off-campus initiatives provide immersion in various cultures and nurture a global perspective in each of our students.

General Description of Position
Under general supervision of the principal, this position will live in SOLA’s residential hall and serve as a full-time dorm parent for the duration of the academic year. All dorm parents are required to reside on campus. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

●      Supervise meals.

●      Monitor student afternoon and evening activities.

●      Supervise night study halls.

●      Oversee early morning obligations of prayer and assembly.

●      Supervise the departure and return of students to campus.

●      Work closely with dorm parents and proctors to ensure consistency and adequate care. This includes maintaining a nightly dorm log.

●      Manage the distribution of student phones in the afternoons.

●      Regularly update the principal regarding residential life concerns or issues.

●      Ensure a safe, healthy living environment through good practices as determined by the principal. This includes locking buildings, making rounds after lights out, and doing hygiene checks in addition to other duties.

●      Attend faculty meetings, supervise special events, or chaperone events as needed.

●      Serve as an advisor to a small group of students.

●      Report any family issue concerns to principal.

●      Other duties as assigned which are relevant to the smooth functioning of this position.

Qualifications

Successful candidates need to possess the following abilities: experience working with students, ideally in a residential environment; ability to set clear expectations and boundaries and hold students accountable; a caring, understanding, and patient nature; strong ability to build rapport with and motivate students; strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills; collegiality, humor, and teamwork.

Requirements

●      Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree and/or other training preferred.

●      English, Pashto and Dari languages proficiency preferred.

●      2-3 years of experience working in middle and high schools; experience in a boarding school environment is a plus.

●      Technological proficiency.

●      Availability to work in Rwanda starting in August 2024.

●      Ability to pass a criminal background check. 

Remuneration: Negotiable

Interested candidates please send your CV and cover letter to: hr@solaschool.org