EXPLO Middle School Residence Director (Summer)

Residence Director :

• EXPLO Middle School at Wellesley College.
• Wellesley, MA, USA.
• www.explo.org.

Dates (in person) : June 22, 2026 - July 26, 2026.

We are seeking enthusiastic, creative people who enjoy working as a team and are excited to help ignite our middle school students’ curiosity and create an inclusive, safe, and joyful campus community.

About the Program :

EXPLO Middle School is a 4-week summer program for students who are currently in grades 6-8. It includes two 2-week sessions taking place at Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA. Students will either participate in EXPLO 360°, in which they will take a variety of classes over their two weeks, or in one of our Focus programs — Veterinary Science or Medical Rotations. Classes will be taught by subject-area experts and professional teachers, and Advisors will facilitate activities, events, and all other parts of the campus community experience.

The Opportunity :

Residence Directors are members of the Office of Student Life, the summer team charged with creating community on campus and ensuring that students have both a safe and joyful experience while at the program. Residence Directors work with the Dean and Assistant Dean to oversee all aspects of dorm and student life, including student conduct, discipline, health, and safety. They supervise and provide support for Advisors as they mentor their student advising groups. Residence Directors also spend a significant amount of time communicating with caregivers, both via email and on the phone, regarding student experiences at the program. In addition to their primary job responsibilities, Residence Directors will perform a variety of other tasks that contribute to the program's success, which include chaperoning weekend trips, supervising students throughout campus and the town of Wellesley, and assisting with event setup.

Residence Director Responsibilities :

Dates, Compensation + Benefits :

About You :

Physical Requirements and Work Environment :

EXPLO will make reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act that would enable employees to perform the essential functions of their job. Accommodations must be requested in writing prior to the summer.

To learn more or to apply, please visit our Faculty Hiring page at https : / / explo.org / meet-us / faculty-staff / hiring . You may also send questions to faculty_hiring@explo.org .

EXPLO is an equal opportunity employer. We have a clear vision : to be an organization that attracts a diverse mix of talented people to come and do their best work. We are building a team that values diversity and belonging. EXPLO, as a part of the Exploration School, does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions, scholarships, or other social programs. It affords all students the rights and privileges that are generally made available at the School.

About Exploration School :

At EXPLO, our engine is curiosity. We drive joyful learning through investigation, collaboration, and play.

We’re a mission-driven, educational non-profit with more than 89,000 student alumni who hail from 90 countries. We offer day and residential summer programs for clever and curious students in grades 4 through 12 on three of the most beautiful college campuses on the East Coast of the U.S. For many, EXPLO is a life-changing experience. Our students sometimes describe it as the place where they feel like the truest version of themselves. We know you’ll transform the lives of our students. We hope the experience will transform yours, too.