Part-Time Boarding Parent

Part-time Boarding Parent (Local Hire)

WBAIS and Israel

Established under the auspices of the American Embassy in 1958, The Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel (WBAIS) is a MSA accredited, fully independent, co-educational day and boarding EY-12 international school, which offers a robust program leading to a US high school diploma. WBAIS encompasses two campuses, AIS in Even Yehuda and JAIS in Jerusalem.

In 2008, AIS moved to its current 19-acre campus in Even Yehuda, a residential community approximately 20 kilometers north of Tel Aviv. The purpose-built campus includes four separate divisions, a performing arts building with a 400-seat auditorium, full gym, cafeteria, library and media center, athletic fields, tennis and basketball courts, and an olympic-sized pool.

With a present enrollment of approximately 400 students representing over 40 nationalities, WBAIS Israel is a diverse and vibrant community. Approximately 30% of WBAIS students are American, 40% from countries all over the world, and 30% Israeli.

Introduction

In August of 2022, the weekday boarding program began serving students who live outside of the bussing range and need a housing option within close proximity of the Even Yehuda campus. Currently, the boarding house is home to 6 students coming from all over Israel, with the capacity being 10 students.

Students arrive at the house Sunday evening and leave the boarding house on Friday morning with their weekend luggage. During the school week, students come home between 3:00 and 5:30 depending on their individual schedule and activities. Dinner is at 6:00, with lights out by 11:00pm.

Main Responsibilities

The part-time boarding parent would provide support to the Director of Boarding and the students between 3:00-8:00pm, Monday-Thursday. During this time, they would be expected to:

• Keep track of the students’ whereabouts
• Assist with the preparation and clean up of dinner
• Have dinner with the students and Director of Boarding
• Engage with the students in conversation
• Foster a supportive relationship with the boarding students
• Assist with homework, as needed
• Communicate with families, as appropriate
• Substitute for the Director of Boarding when needed.
• Organize weekly transportation to Jerusalem on Friday afternoons.

Engagement

• Ensure a visible adult presence in and around the premises of the boarding house while on duty.
• Treat students with dignity and respect.
• Act as a positive role model.

Operational Commitment

• Enforce boarding house and school rules and have confidence to deal with students who are not adhering to the rules.
• Follow and support the Boarding Handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters.

Position Requirements

• Experience working with high school aged children.
• Fluent in English.
• Child safeguarding training, which we will provide.

Position Preferences

• Hebrew speaking
• Certified teacher

Child Protection

AIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection.

Position Details

Reports to: Director of Boarding

Job Capacity: 50%

Start Date: Immediately

Contact Information

Apply @: https://www.wbais.net/about/employment

Email: [email protected]

WBAIS Website: https://www.wbais.net/

Phone: +972-9-890-1000

Fax: +972-9-890-1001

Address: 65 Hashomron St., Even Yehuda, 4051765