Careers

Under general supervision, in coordination with the Residential Life Director(s) and other dormitory staff, guides and supports the development of life skills; works with students to increase strong and positive academic strategies; ensures a safe, healthy, and rewarding experience for all Forest Ridge boarding students. This is a live out position.

Staff members provide direct and ongoing supervision, support, and instruction to all assigned students, while assisting in the coordination of day-to-day operations of the dorm.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Consistently ensures the safety and well-being of students as well as specified by the director(s) and/or employee handbook
• Appears punctually for shift
• Maintains a professional appearance
• Writes daily electronic shift reports to share internally with dorm staff
• Leads and supports on- and off-campus events, which may include chaperoning a community service activity, and facilitating discussion topics and recreational activities in groups
• Adheres to a strict code of confidence
• Drives students to appointments and activities
• Sets up meals prepared by the kitchen staff on weekends and non-school days
• Performs light cleaning duties, as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

•          High School Diploma or GED required
•          Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university preferred
•          Experience working with adolescents and/or childcare required
•          Experience with the boarding school environment is a significant plus

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Must have a clean driving record, and be comfortable driving a range of school vehicles (SUV and 14 Passenger Bus)
• Certification in CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens Training is a significant plus (must be certified within first 6 months)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to successfully pass both initial and periodic federal, state and local background checks
• Flexibility, maturity, and a good sense of humor
• Ability to stand, walk around campus in various kinds of weather, lift up to 25 pounds, sit and keyboard up to 1-2 hours a day, talk on the phone

Shift Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Salary/Benefits: Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through competitive compensation.

Application Process: Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Attn: Rhondi Adair, Director of Residential Life, at radair@forestridge.org. If you wish to pursue this position to satisfy internship requirements, please include parameters of internship.

The School Office Coordinator will serve as a valued member of the academic administrative team reporting to the Director of School Operations and Registrar. This is a full-time, 11-month position from August 1-June 30 annually. The start date for this role is January 3, 2022. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Track daily student attendance, including late arrivals and early dismissals
• Maintain student health records using online database; dispense student prescription and over-the-counter medications; provide basic care for sick or injured students; and ensure that all policies and procedures regarding student health are followed
• Act as teacher of record for students registered for ‘Study Block,’ tracking attendance and student location on campus
• Assist with planning and preparation of school events in coordination with Director of School Operations and other faculty/staff
• With Director of School Operations, serve as point of contact for parents regarding day-to-day operations of the school
• Manage the purchasing of textbooks and supplies, track spending, and prepare monthly reconciliation of school credit cards
• Serve as part of the emergency response team, ensuring that emergency procedures are followed
• Manage and organize used uniform storage and access for students
• Supervise student employees for after-school supervision program
• Prepare annual immunization report as required by the State of Washington Department of Health
• Provide support to the Director of School Operations, school administrative team, and teachers
• Prepare and update school forms and documents
• Perform other duties as assigned 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Three to five years of relevant experience

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, including writing and telephone skills
• Ability to work effectively on a team
• Basic first-aid knowledge
• Strong time-management skills
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor and exercise sound judgment and discretion
• General digital literacy (use of a laptop, connecting to the network, internet safety, operating a network phone system and copier system, etc.), intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office Suite products (Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.), web applications such as Google Suite, video conferencing software, etc. as appropriate to job duties; ability to master common automated systems, and confidently learn new technology
• Ability to successfully pass both initial and periodic federal, state, and local background checks
• Flexibility, maturity, and a good sense of humor

Salary/Benefits:

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through competitive compensation.

Application Process:

Applicants should email a cover letter and resume to Teri Anderson at tanderson@forestridge.org. This position is open until filled.