Spanish Speaking Mentor

Sylvania; Davison (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

An educational institution in Michigan is seeking a Spanish Speaking Mentor to foster relationships with students and parents, promote personalized learning, and support student success in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate has an Associate's degree or higher and strong communication skills, with a focus on building community around education.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a positive 'can do' attitude.
• Ability to work well with teachers, staff, students, and parents.
• Face challenges with a mindset that every student is different.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with students and parents.
• Set and track student goals.
• Provide weekly progress reports.
• Help students develop soft skills.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Technological skills

Education

Associates degree or higher

Job description

Position Type

Spanish Speaking Mentor

Position Classification

Non-Exempt

Salary

$40,000.00

Job Location

Hybrid - 7034 E Court St, Davison, MI 48423

Overview

Reimagine Education, LLC is a privately-owned management company for Michigan International Prep School, a publicly funded Cyber Charter School.

Philosophy

At Michigan International Prep School, we want our students to pursue what makes them different. No two people are identical, and it doesn’t make sense to treat them like they are. That’s why we create a unique learning pathway for every MIPS learner, built around their talents, interests, location, and schedule. Students are first in our school.

Position Description

Reimagine Education, LLC is seeking an innovative Spanish Speaking Mentor who will play a critical role in the Michigan International Prep School. This position has the primary responsibility of building relationships. This person will have the ability to work well with other teachers, staff, students, and parents while handling multiple tasks. The successful candidate will be comfortable with productive change and embrace the opportunity to be part of a team reshaping the way students engage in and demonstrate learning. This position will report directly to the Director of Mentoring Services and Technology.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher. (Meeting Highly Qualified Status)
• Work and Collaborate to make everyone around you better including staff and students.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once in an effective manner
• Works well with a team
• Very strong customer service skills and strong communicator
• Maintain a positive “can do” attitude
• Face challenges with students and have the mindset that every student is different and their education should be personalized to them. No student will slip through the cracks
• Build a village around the students and families
• Be a self-starter and an independent thinker,
• Technological skills, computer knowledge, and ability to rapidly adapt to new technology (Chrome, Google, and etc.)

Essential Duties

• Responsible for building a relationship and personal connection with students and parents
• Set weekly, monthly and yearly goals that are both academic and non-academic with students and track them daily to ensure success
• Provide progress reports weekly to students and parents
• Help students to build soft skills including communication, time management, goal setting, good habits, and self-reflection
• Keep detailed records and notes of communication with students and families
• Conduct student orientations and clearly communicates expectations of being a MIP’s Student
• Connect students with teachers, administrators, and staff as needed.
• Will work to assist families, students and MIPS staff with translation and interpretation services.
• Actively engaged in student assessments (ESL, State Assessments, WIDA, etc.); some travel will be required.
• Develop and maintain students’ Educational Development Plans (EDP)
• Help students find their “Pathway” and electives that help them develop towards their future plan
• Be part of the team for IEPs and 504s, work with Special Education Teachers to ensure students are getting their educational needs met
• Build rapport with students’ parents to help them be part of the “Village” for the student
• Assist with student registration and enrollment
• Activate classes in the learning platform based on student schedule and maintain target/end dates
• Create and update google classroom to keep students informed and engaged
• Attend all required meetings including Professional Development and staff meetings
• Help students find their “Why” and what comes after school
• Know your students and be an advocate for them
• A pleasant personality and positive attitude toward working with administration, staff, and parents.
• Carry out other duties and obligations that are determined to facilitate the school’s mission, goals, standards, and Education Program
• Spanish Speaking Mentor must honor written Board Policies and Administrative Regulations
• Spanish Speaking Mentor must be able to work from a designated Learning Lab as scheduled
• Spanish Speaking Mentor must be able to stand for a minimum of 30 minutes at a time
• Spanish Speaking Mentor must be able to lift 25lbs
• Spanish Speaking Mentor must be able to move throughout the Learning Lab
• Spanish Speaking Mentor must be able to sit in chair for long intervals

Required Documents

All applicants are required to submit a completed application, cover letter, and resume.

Reimagine Education, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is subject to Reimagine Education, LLC policy, rules, and regulations. As Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, It is the policy of the Michigan International Prep School and Reimagine Education, LLC that no person shall on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability be excluded from participation and be denied the benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under program or activity and in employment, further Reimagine Education, LLC strictly adheres to the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all Michigan Department of Education policies and regulations prohibiting discrimination.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance#li>
• Vision insurance