Resident Assistant (2026-27)

Resident Assistants at BFA live as an example of submission to Christ. They work together with dorm parents 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. Resident Assistants have a unique opportunity to implement the BFA mission and vision on a daily basis in their dorm. Resident Assistants live in their own small apartment either in or near one of BFA's 6 student residences. Each residence has 16-20 high-school aged students who live there while school is in session. Resident Assistants have to days per week off on a rotating basis as well as breaks during Christmas, Spring Break, and Summer Break.

Responsibilities:

• Works with the team to meet student needs
• Develops and/or refines interpersonal skills with team members
• Actively engages in regular team meetings
• Partners with parents to provide responsible care for students
• Cares for the physical needs of the students
• Maintains and cares for the boarding home and vehicles
• Manages the complex schedule
• Practices generous corporate stewardship of resources (BFA Core outcome)
• Provides healthy and appetizing meals via food preparation/menu planning
• Cares for the emotional / spiritual needs of the students
• Treats students with empathy and Christ-like love (BFA Core outcome)
• Available and approachable to students
• Plans for times of discussion and Bible study
• Communicates well with students
• Responds positively to the direction of Dorm Parents and BFA leadership
• Consistently administers BFA rules and ResLife expectations
• Participates in on-going professional development
• Listens to direction and supervision
• Other duties as assigned by the Dorm Parents

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• Have Mission Sponsorship.
• Pass police record checks.
• Have a driver’s license and ability to drive standard transmission vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on a team
• Have experience working with 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

Black Forest Academy is a protestant Christian school, and applicants will need to demonstrate agreement with the Academy's Core Documents.