House Assistant at a Leading Group of Schools (Full Day / Boarding) - Zurishaddai Recruitment Agency

Posted on Fri 18th Oct, 2024 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Zurishaddai Recruitment Agency - Our client, a leading group of schools (full Day/boarding) located at the Ejigbo area of Lagos State, is recruiting focused, energetic, results driven, committed and experienced individuals to fill the position below:

Job Title: House Assistant

Location: Ejigbo - Alimosho, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: House Matron

Job Description

  • Our client is looking to recruit focused, energetic, results driven, committed and experienced individual, who is willing to live within the school facility, to fill the role of a House Assistant to manage boarding House Students and the facility in a full - time capacity.

Job Overview

  • Assist the Matron/House Parent in overseeing daily boarding operations.
  • Support student welfare, safety, and well-being.
  • Maintain a positive, inclusive, and respectful boarding environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Morning wake-up and evening checks on students.
  • Supervise students during meals, study sessions, and leisure time.
  • Monitor dormitory cleanliness and organization.
  • Assist with laundry, ironing, and distribution of clean clothes.
  • Help with meal supervision and snack distribution.
  • Support students with homework, projects, or personal issues.
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance, behavior, and incidents.
  • Communicate with teachers, parents, and school administrators as needed.
  • Provide emotional support and guidance to students.
  • Mediate conflicts and resolve minor issues.
  • Encourage positive relationships among students.
  • Foster a sense of community and belonging.
  • Assist with student arrivals and departures.
  • Manage keys, lockers, and lost-and-found items.
  • Coordinate student activities, events, and outings.
  • Maintain inventory of boarding supplies and equipment.
  • Assist with budgeting and expense tracking.
  • Monitor student health and report concerns to the Matron/Nurse.
  • Administer basic first aid.
  • Ensure compliance with school health and safety policies.
  • Conduct regular dormitory inspections.
  • Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
  • Collaborate with other House Assistants and school staff.
  • Perform tasks as assigned by the Hostel Matron.

Key Skills and Qualities

  • A First Degree in any discipline
  • +3 years previous work experience as a House Assistant in a reputable boarding school
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work with diverse students and staff.
  • Emotional intelligence and empathy.
  • Organizational and time management skills.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Salary
Negotiable.

Application Closing Date
1st November, 2024.

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