Become an educator within the largest innovation hub in Europe.
H-FARM is an innovation platform that supports learners of all ages and entrepreneurs through investments in education, consulting, and ideas. The H in our name stands for Human because people are at the heart of everything we do: services, relationships, interactions. It’s people who make the difference.
Our 60 acre campus, located only 30 minutes outside Venice, has two residential buildings that are home to 150+ international high school students. The H-FARM Boarding team seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial individual to implement and expand programs that accelerate the personal and academic growth of H-FARM’s most important resource – our students. The ideal candidate is an experienced educator who has a fine understanding of adolescence and the inner workings of running a boarding program. This person will have ownership of entire learning and development programs and will work with the H-FARM Boarding team in executing enriching student-centric learning experiences.
How to apply:
If interested, please email HR at personale.education@h-farm.com with a cover letter, resume, and 3 references as one PDF file.
Primary Responsibilities
This is a full-time position with a competitive salary, with the following requirements:
- Daily work shift in the afternoon and night (about 4-11pm)
- 3 nights on duty (passive supervision), sleeping in a separate private room, being on call in case of emergency.
- Weekly shifts
Evolve Existing Learning and Development Programming (20%)
- Create training courses for adolescent students with competence and professionalism (inclusion, specific issues related to adolescence, reflection courses on cultural and current affairs)
- Develop educational projects for boarding students and for daily students
Student Supervision (80%)
- Provide a sympathetic presence in the House; to liaise closely with Head of Boarding and other staff concerning the progress and welfare of students
- Build positive, professional relationships with parents, agents and guardians
- Provide relevant staff with information about individual students as necessary
- Support and lead children and young people between 14 and 19 years old during afternoon activities (homework, educational activities, recreational moments) but also on weekends, outside strictly school times
- Take care of the ordinary and extraordinary needs of the students who live in our boarding (study, well-being, safety, practical aspects of hospitality, health, cleanliness)
- Supervision and vigilance during breaks (snacks and dinners, evenings but also some nights during the week) interacting with young boarders and knowing how to intervene competently in relationships
- Coordinate and collaborate with the whole team in a shared co-responsibility based on educational passion
- Manage group dynamics together with relational and communication skills
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of professional experience related to higher education, coaching, international schools, psychology, and/or counselling
- Bachelor’s degree required, with preferred studies in education and pedagogy
- Previous experience working with children aged 12-18 years old
- Working experience abroad or at an international company preferred
- Native English speaker with at least a B2 knowledge of a second language, preferably Russian, Spanish, Chinese, French, or German
- Comfortable with ambiguity and a fast-paced environment
- A style of on-the-go problem solving
- Project management skills
- Attention to detail
- Passion for learning and continuous improvement
- Accountable to expectations and deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills, along with a sense of humour
- Driver’s licence
- Immaculate criminal record
Benefits
In addition, H-FARM offers the following benefits:
- Accommodation included, in a room with a private bathroom.
- Freshly prepared meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at the canteen, with km 0 and organic ingredients
- Free access to the library
- High speed internet
- Training opportunities with H-FARM partners
- Free bikes and electric scooters on campus
- Public bus access to Venezia-Mestre train station or directly to the city centres of Venice and Treviso
- Access to the gym, paddle and tennis courts, soccer, basket and volley fields
- 2 restaurants on campus run by Michelin restaurant group
Submission Details
- This position reports to the Head of Boarding, Mr. Cristiano Serafin. If interested, please email HR at personale.education@h-farm.com with a cover letter, resume, and 3 references as one PDF file.
- The ideal start date for this position is on or before August 18th, 2025.
