Student Mentors at Westfield Technical Academy

Westfield Public Schools

Westfield (MA)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 49,000

Part time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $30/hour

Part-time schedule

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is seeking Student Mentors for Westfield Technical Academy in Westfield, MA. The role runs part-time during the school day (7:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) with a stipend of $30 per hour.

You will support at-risk students academically and personally, reporting to the Principal or Designee. Responsibilities include building trusted relationships, helping students stay organized, collaborating with teachers and families, and promoting attendance and self-advocacy.

Qualifications

Desire to work with at-risk students to support academic and personal growth
Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Build relationships with students to provide a trusted adult
Provide academic support to help students manage schedule and study habits
Promote personal and social skills and help with self-advocacy
Support attendance and timely mentor documentation

Skills

Mentoring

Communication

Relationship building

Motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Student Mentors at Westfield Technical Academy

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899109

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Student Mentors for Westfield Technical Academy

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

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: 7:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Must participate in mentor training provided by WPS

Part-time employment - Up to 19 hours per week depending upon assignment

SALARY

Stipend- $30.00 per hour

DATES OF EMPLOYMENT

September 2026 – June 2027 Pending Funding

EVALUATION

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

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $30 to $30 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Teacher Mentor

Welcome to Westfield Technical Academy, Title 1

Westfield Technical Academy Mission StatementOur Mission at Westfield Technical Academy is to provide a high quality education by modeling and teaching our students the principles of hard work, compassion, humility, patience, honesty, and courage.Our School Goals:

To use demographic, educational, and performance data to increase student achievement.
To provide integrated academic and vocational programs which optimize the potential of each student.
To maintain a current and demanding curriculum that is aligned to the academic and vocational Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and standards.
To align technical programs to national standards and accreditation requirements, allowing students to obtain relevant licensure/certifications.
To teach and model the importance of respect for everyone regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or home status.
To improve student achievement through relevant staff development.
To enhance parent and school communication.
To strengthen involvement and participation with Chapter 74 program advisory boards.
To increase public awareness of Westfield Technical Academy through expanded recruiting strategies and communication of student successes.
To increase our graduation rate through a variety of intervention programs.,

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