Part-Time Middle School Advisor — High School Pathways

Heights Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Heights Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Advisor to guide 6th–8th grade students toward high school placement and persistence, including developing materials and contributing to the advising curriculum.

You will deliver workshops, support college and career exploration content, and analyze student data to tailor interventions. Collaboration with the Middle Grades team is essential for program success.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth and understanding of trauma informed teaching practices required.
• Must meet PA State background check requirements (PA Criminal, PA Child Abuse and FBI Fingerprint) at hire and every five years thereafter.
• Fluency in data and data systems; data entry, reporting and review are expected.

Responsibilities

• Conducting 1:1 advising with 8th graders during School Selection season (Sep-Nov) at one partner K-8 school.
• Delivering workshops to Heights students at partner schools throughout the school year focused on high school persistence and postsecondary pathways.
• Supporting the training of Middle Grades staff in delivering advising content.
• Evaluate workshop effectiveness and make adjustments as necessary to meet evolving student needs.
• Supporting the coordination of enrichment activities based on postsecondary pathways.
• Attend monthly school-based team meetings and weekly Middle Grades team meetings.

Skills

Youth engagement

Trauma-informed teaching

Data-driven decisions

Team collaboration

Customer service

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Heights Philadelphia is seeking a part-time Advisor to guide 6th–8th grade students toward high school placement and persistence, including developing materials and contributing to the advising curriculum.

You will deliver workshops, support college and career exploration content, and analyze student data to tailor interventions. Collaboration with the Middle Grades team is essential for program success.