Activity Leaders and Dorm Parents (RA's) for Summer Camp in Braintree, MA
CATS Academy Boston
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Posted: 28-Apr-22
Location: Braintree, Massachusetts
Type: Full Time
Stafford House Study Holiday Program (SHSH) is part of Cambridge Education Group (CEG), one of the leading providers of pre-university academic courses and English language courses hosting international students aged 12-18. The program is designed to provide short-term language courses with evenly balanced academics, social activities, sports and excursions in a safe, well-managed environment.
Each year, Stafford House opens ‘pop-up’ schools in multiple locations across the US and UK. These schools focus on offering an all-inclusive language and cultural experience for juniors students (ages 10-18). In addition to daily ESL classes, Study Holidays students participate in a robust activities program that allows them to practice their English through sports and other social activities on campus as well as regular excursions to popular cultural & historical attractions within the New England area. In order to ensure that our students have an exciting, inspiring & safe experience, staff members will collaborate in the following areas:
Activities leaders/RAs wear many hats, including tour guide, chaperone & language mentor. They are responsible for ensuring that each activity is both fun and safe for our students. As an RA, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of students in the dorm.
Typical activities will inclde:
3 afternoon excursions in the Greater Boston Area (M,W,F)
2 afternoon activities on-site. Ex. Sports, Arts, Games (Tu, Th)
1 full-day excursion to Greater New England attractions (Sat.)
After-dinner socializing activities (Nightly)
Residential Assistants are responsible for ensuring the quality of our students' experience while staying in school housing. Primary responsibilities are to:
Oversee the check-in and check-out procedures for newly arriving guests each weekend
Make beds, coordinate with cleaning, laundry, and maintenance services to ensure that rooms are clean & ready for the turnaround to newly arriving guests
Stay at the residence each night and be available to students in need of help (ex. lost keys, broken lamps, borrow cleaning supplies, etc.)
Maintain constant correspondence with the housing coordinator (based in school) in order to communicate student issues or residence resource needs
Be responsible for answering the student emergency phone during off-hours
Participate in on-site student activities, in order to promote school community
Requirements
Essential Qualities:
Enthusiasm & energy
Passion for sharing New England culture with international students
Flexible schedule - you will be required to work weekends and evenings
Responsibility when working with underage students
Ability to maintain composure in the face of difficult customer requests
Sensitivity to cultural differences among international students
Legal eligibility to work in the U.S
Special consideration will be given to applicants with:
Previous experience in industry (ESL, Juniors Camps)
Strong communication skills in a language other than English
The ability to take on additional roles within the center, including teaching or residential supervision
Familiarity with the Boston/New England area
Compensation:
Competitive wage commensurate with experience
On-site housing provided
On-site meals provided
Willingness and Ability to live our company values in the workplace:
Accountability – Takes responsibility, dedicated, committed, pro-active, makes decisions.
Enthusiasm – Flexible, responsive, can-do attitude, honest, willingness to learn, positive in the face of challenges.
Creativity – New ways to improve, creates ideas and implements, looks at problems in different ways, solutions lead.
Team player – Friendly, punctual, reliable, respectful of co-workers, collaborates with colleagues.
Customer focused – Whether this is our students, colleagues or external contacts: Approachable, helpful, shows empathy, welcoming, organised, attention to detail, courteous.
CATS Academy Boston is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or accept discrimination against any employee or applicant in any manner prohibited by law. We welcome employment applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
CATS Academy Boston2001 Washington StreetBraintree, Massachusetts 02184CATS Academy Boston is an independent boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 8-12/PG.We offer a superb location to explore New England and experience American culture. Our campus is a short ride from the city of Boston and close to prestigious universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Boston University – allowing you to enjoy everything Boston has to offer.
