Dorm Parents

Dorm parents at Black Forest Academy (BFA) live as an example of submission to Christ. They lead their staff of dorm assistants and work together to meet the unique needs of a diverse group of students. They partner with parents to provide responsible care for students. They lead with a grace-based approach, that is relational and emphasizes growth and transformation. We view success as a combination of calm and caring responses to life in the short term with a prayerful and hopeful long term vision for each student. We need Jesus to accomplish this in us and through us. Dorm parents have a unique opportunity to implement the BFA mission and vision on a daily basis in their dorm. It is required that all staff members at Black Forest Academy affirm our Core Documents, including our Statement of Faith. This position is open to mature married couples who have parenting experience.

Responsibilities:

To fulfill the mission and vision statements of Black Forest Academy within the context of a boarding home

• Lead the team to work together through service rather than authoritatively (BFA Core outcome)
• Invest in the personal and professional development of the Resident Assistants (RAs)
• Foster communication through regular team meetings.
• Partner with parents to provide responsible care for students
• Develop healthy relationships with those who are different culturally, ethnically or generationally (BFA Core outcome)
• Care for the physical needs of the students, including promoting good study habits and providing a quiet study environment.
• Maintain and care for the boarding home and vehicles.
• Manage the complex schedule
• Practice generous corporate stewardship of resources (BFA Core outcome)
• Provide healthy and appetizing meals via food preparation/menu planning
• Care for the emotional/spiritual needs of the students
• Treat students with empathy and Christ-like love (BFA Core outcome)
• Discuss Gospel truth with others openly and often
• Plan for times of discussion and Bible study
• Deliver grace-based and consistent care for students
• Be available and approachable to students
• Submit to the direction of ResLife staff and BFA leadership
• Consistently administer BFA rules and ResLife expectations
• Participate in on-going professional development
• Respond positively to direction and supervision
• Other duties as assigned by the Residence Life Supervisors

Required Qualifications:

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Demonstrate a continuing sense of God’s direction
• Demonstrate a desire to spend time with young people and minister into their lives
• Have a strong tolerance for stress and are capable of dealing with ambiguity
• Have a high energy level
• Have a strong work ethic in regards to time
• Have the ability to be flexible
• Have the ability to be able to work in an environment with a minimal amount of privacy.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work closely with others
• Agree to abide by decisions of the Board and administration of Black Forest Academy
• Pass police record checks
• Have a driver’s license and ability to drive standard transmission vehicles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Managerial experience with leading a team.
• Own children must be in school or within one year of first grade
• Have experience raising teenagers.
• Some Bible school training or authorized Bible course work.
• Strong relationship with own parents and extended family.
• Prior experience working with a cross-cultural team or context.
• Willing to make a minimum three year commitment.
• Have a degree in Education, Social work or Psychology.