Boarding School Residential Mentor for At-Risk Teens

Thrive Academy; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Thrive Academy in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Part-Time Residential Mentor to support 7th–12th grade students in a 24-hour boarding setting. You will supervise, mentor, and monitor student behavior, while promoting a positive living environment and strong family communication.

The role includes live-in duties, community-building activities, and occasional bus duty on Sundays; starting immediately with multiple shifts available, 20–29 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge or background in working with at-risk children and youth.
• Enthusiasm and patience for working with middle and high school age students.
• Strong communication skills.
• Organized.
• Willingness to work hard and with fidelity.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise 5-10 7th thru 12th grade students in the boarding program
• Mentor students to help support their growth mentally, academically, and socially
• Keenly monitor and track student behavior
• Implement the THRIVE boarding program with fidelity
• Communicate weekly with parents and families
• Set a positive example by being a role model for students in the program
• Plan and implement programs and activities to do with students
• Mediate conflicts and promote a positive living environment
• Assigned bus riding duties on Sundays
• Monitor evening detention as assigned
• Build positive relationships with staff members to promote family environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Live-In: Help students to learn cook and clean to maintain a healthy living environment
• Assist students with homework nightly during study hall including some tutoring when necessary
• Document food services required meal counts
• Support students in meeting dress code requirements

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organized

Patience with youth

Willingness to work hard

Knowledge of at-risk youth

Education

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Thrive Academy in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Part-Time Residential Mentor to support 7th–12th grade students in a 24-hour boarding setting. You will supervise, mentor, and monitor student behavior, while promoting a positive living environment and strong family communication.

The role includes live-in duties, community-building activities, and occasional bus duty on Sundays; starting immediately with multiple shifts available, 20–29 hours per week.