Student Mentors at Munger Hill Elementary School

Westfield Public Schools; Westfield, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools' Munger Hill Elementary School is seeking Student Mentors to support at-risk students during the school day. This part-time role offers up to 15 hours per week with a stipend of $30 per hour, starting immediately for the 2026-2027 school year.

Mentors will build relationships, provide academic support, and collaborate with teachers and families to promote student success and positive behavior in a Title I environment at Munger Hill in Westfield, MA.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with at-risk students to support academic and personal growth.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with students to provide a trusted adult presence.
• Serve as a role model and uphold high expectations for students.
• Provide academic support and help develop study habits.
• Collaborate with teachers and families to support learning.
• Support attendance and punctuality and monitor daily attendance.
• Complete mentor documentation and logs in a timely fashion.

Skills

Desire to work with at-risk students

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Student Mentors at Munger Hill Elementary School

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Student Mentors for Munger Hill

QUALIFICATIONS: Desire to work with at-risk students to support both academic and personal growth; bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

REPORTS TO: Principal or Principal Designee

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build relationship with students so students have a trusted adult to turn to when needed:
• Hold high expectations of young people and be a role model for students
• Offer opportunities to problem solve, exchange ideas, and ask questions
• Use strategies to motivate and build self-esteem/confidence in students
• Provide academic support to ensure student achievement:
• Assist students to prioritize and organize schedule, school work, and other student responsibilities, including developing good study habits
• Support students in content areas to help them meet course expectations
• Collaborate with teachers and families to ensure school work is complete and up to date, share information, and determine strategies that best support learning
• Promote personal and social skills to help students navigate school and social situations:
• Listen to student concerns, set goals, create action plans, and follow through with students in order to solve issues
• Help students make informed decisions, and support students in developing self-advocacy skills
• Collaborate with guidance counselors, administrators, teachers, and families to assist as necessary with support for students
• Support student attendance and punctuality to ensure students have a chance to learn:
• Monitor daily attendance; implement strategies to overcome attendance barriers
• Notify appropriate support systems of any concerns/information (admin, counselor, families) that will improve attendance
• Complete mentor documentation in a timely fashion, including mentor logs and time cards

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must be available during the school day: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
• Must participate in mentor training provided by WPS
• Part-time employment - Up to 15 hours per week depending upon assignment

SALARY

Stipend- $30.00 per hour

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT

September 2026 – June 2027

EVALUATION

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield Public School evaluation, observations by Munger Hill Administration, and student feedback.

PENDING GRANT FUNDING

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $30 to $30 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Teacher Mentor

Welcome to Munger Hill Elementary School, Title 1

Welcome to Munger Hill Elementary SchoolOur mission at Munger Hill Elementary School is to provide the students with a nurturing, safe environment that will encourage the development of their academic, social, and life skills through an interactive and inquiry-type study in the disciplines.Munger Hill Elementary School has a vision of the educational process where equal learning opportunities and quality instructional methods enable every student to achieve maximum potential in Reading, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, History, Geography, the Arts, and various other disciplines contained in the school curricula.,

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mary Keane , Title I Supervisor
• 94 North Elm Street
• Suite 101
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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