Student Success Advocate

Phipps Neighborhoods; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Phipps Neighborhoods is seeking a Student Advocate to work with students across elementary to high school, helping them achieve academic and personal growth through enrichment activities and targeted supports.

You will develop and implement lesson plans, monitor attendance, run small-group interventions, and partner with families and school staff to remove barriers to graduation and consistent school engagement.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have at least a High School Diploma or HSE, minimum of 12 college credits preferred
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong classroom management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy
• Enthusiasm, creativity and initiative
• A sense of humor and a sense of urgency
• Candidate should be able to multitask and take direction well
• Able to deal with crisis in an appropriate manner
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate success mentoring and enrichment activities designed to improve attendance and academic performance of students
• Provide supervision and ensure the safety of students at all times including scheduled events either in or out of the school building
• Engage students in a wide range of project-based learning activities
• Accurately monitor student attendance during day school and after school activities
• Develop lesson plans and curriculum in accordance with program schedule, programmatic themes, objectives and outcomes
• Conduct attendance interventions with students and/or parents
• Document student progress as it relates to student achievement, successes, and attendance
• Plan and facilitate group workshops that promote student success and identify areas of concern
• Support school initiatives, such as lunch groups, push-ins/classroom supports, and advisories
• Establish a comfortable environment for students while adhering to and continuing the implementation of clear, consistent age-appropriate expectations and rules
• Maintain a professional working relationship with students, parents and school personnel
• Model appropriate practices and behaviors at all times
• Uphold Phipps Neighborhoods policies and procedures
• Ensure proper use of supplies and materials
• Maintain ongoing open communication with parents, students and school personnel
• Communicate with all staff, parents, students and community members respectfully and politely thus ensuring the reputation and integrity of Phipps Neighborhoods Inc.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development workshops and program events
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Community School Director

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Oral & written comm

Computer literacy

Multitasking

Crisis management

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or better

Some college or better

Job description

Phipps Neighborhoods is seeking a Student Advocate to work with students across elementary to high school, helping them achieve academic and personal growth through enrichment activities and targeted supports.

You will develop and implement lesson plans, monitor attendance, run small-group interventions, and partner with families and school staff to remove barriers to graduation and consistent school engagement.