Resident Advisor (RA)

The SEED Public Charter School of Washington DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The SEED School of Washington, D.C. is seeking a Resident Advisor (RA) to manage a designated student house and supervise students during the morning, afternoon, and evening Student Life Program hours. This role is crucial for creating and maintaining a safe and secure environment that fosters student learning and growth. The RA will serve as a role model, guiding students in developing essential social, self-help, and life-long learning skills, and supporting their academic achievement within the residential setting. Campus residency is required due to the unique 24-hour residential school environment. The SEED Foundation operates a national network of public, college-preparatory boarding schools, serving traditionally underserved students and offering a unique 24-hour, 5-day per week learning environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
3+ years experience working with adolescents in a residential, educational, or youth development setting.
Experience developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, programs, or activities for youth, preferably high-school aged.
Familiarity with conflict resolution, de-escalation, restorative justice practices and SEL principles and their application in a residential setting.
Demonstrated ability to create a safe and supportive environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and basic computer proficiency.
Ability to serve as a role model and mentor and enforce policies consistently and fairly.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Commitment to The SEED Foundation’s mission.

Responsibilities

Foster a vibrant, inclusive residential community that promotes belonging, mutual respect, and positive peer relationships.
Implement dorm protocols and manage daily schedules to ensure smooth morning and evening routines, supporting student well-being and punctuality for all school activities.
Provide active, constant supervision of students within the designated student house and common areas during all assigned shifts, ensuring their safety, well-being, and accountability at all times.
Develop and facilitate engaging lessons, workshops, and activities that build essential life skills, social competencies, and responsible decision-making.
Consistently and fairly uphold school policies and regulations to maintain a safe, secure, and conducive living environment.
Serve as a mentor, providing proactive support, guidance, and constructive feedback to foster students' emotional well-being and personal growth.
Proactively and diplomatically address and resolve student conflicts and concerns, utilizing restorative practices when appropriate.
Act as a knowledgeable resource and liaison for student families, maintaining clear communication regarding student life programming and expectations.
Support student attendance throughout the day, collaborating with the academic team and other staff to address tardiness or absence patterns.
Work closely with academic, student support, and program teams to align residential support with students' academic progress and overall achievement.
Effectively respond to emergency situations and implement crisis management protocols.
Maintain meticulous and confidential records of student interactions, incidents, and documentation, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the residential program.