Live-In House Parent (Staten Island, NY) - Free Housing $1,000 /Month Per Student Stipend (August, 2026 - June, 2027)

About the role

Apex International Education Partners is seeking a Live-In House Parent to create a safe, welcoming, family-style home environment for international high school students attending school in Staten Island, New York. This role is similar to serving as a host parent, with the added benefit of company-provided housing. The House Parent is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the residence, including maintaining a clean and comfortable home, grocery shopping, meal preparation, transportation support when needed, and ensuring students' safety and well-being throughout the academic year.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, stable, and welcoming home environment for international high school students
• Maintain a clean and comfortable home
• Prepare meals for students, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Support teenagers from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Ensure students depart for school on time each school day and report absences or concerns as appropriate
• Conduct evening room checks and maintain reasonable household structure and accountability
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and communicate concerns to APEX leadership
• Help students adjust to living away from home while respecting their independence and school responsibilities
• Maintain regular communication with APEX regarding student welfare and residence matters
• Perform routine household cleaning and oversee the general upkeep of common areas
• Ensure students have access to appropriate food and household supplies
• Encourage healthy, responsible participation in school and community life

Qualifications

• Fluent English required
• Mandarin Chinese language skills strongly preferred
• Experience caring for teenagers, hosting international students, raising children, or managing a household preferred
• Previous experience as a Host Parent, House Parent, Educator, Residential Caregiver, or similar role highly desirable
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record preferred, but not required
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification or willingness to obtain
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while living onsite

Compensation & Housing

• Independent Contractor (1099) Position
• Monthly Stipend: $1,000 per month for each student residing in the home
• Residence currently houses four students
• Anticipated occupancy of four or more students during the 2026–2027 academic year
• Monthly stipend increases by $1,000 for each additional student placed in the residence
• Housing & Utilities: Private furnished living accommodations provided, all utilities included
• Household Expenses: As part of the host-parent model, the House Parent is responsible for grocery shopping and meal preparation for students residing in the home. Food and household grocery expenses are the responsibility of the House Parent and are not separately reimbursed by APEX.