Student Success Tutor and Mentorship Specialist

Friends of the Children - Philadelphia; Polson (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer covers 100% of medical,Dental

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with 3% employer match

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Friends of the Children is seeking an Academic Achievement Specialist to provide individualized academic support to youth in the Flathead Nation program. You will tutor, build long-term relationships with youth and caregivers, and collaborate with mentors, teachers, and the Program Director to advance literacy and math skills across school-year and summer cycles.

This full-time role requires a bachelor’s degree and experience with youth facing obstacles; teacher certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in education, mental health, social services, youth development, or a related field.
• Teacher certification is strongly preferred.
• Three to five years of experience working with children or families facing significant obstacles.
• Experience building meaningful relationships with youth, caregivers, families, teachers, Elders, and community partners.
• A culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach to working with children and families.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, scheduling, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to work independently while collaborating closely with program staff.
• Experience developing educational activities and individualized learning supports.
• The ability to maintain healthy professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Data entry, assessment tracking, and database management skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, Microsoft Outlook, and database applications.
• The ability to work effectively in varied environments and exercise sound judgment under changing circumstances.
• Experience working in a growing nonprofit organization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a roster of approximately 10–12 students and provide 45–60-minute tutoring sessions twice per week during three to four 10-week learning cycles each year.
• Coordinate annual academic assessments for program youth and conduct beginning- and end-of-cycle assessments.
• Develop individualized, age-appropriate learning materials and academic support plans.
• Partner with Professional Mentors, teachers, school administrators, caregivers, and the Program Director to support each child’s educational goals.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and report assessment data to demonstrate program outcomes.
• Strengthen literacy and math skills through tutoring, homework support, reading, educational games, library visits, and hands-on activities.
• Engage youth in STEAM and enrichment opportunities that encourage curiosity, cultural awareness, and future interests.
• Foster positive learning behaviors, peer relationships, self-management skills, and confidence.
• Advocate for youth in school and help caregivers build positive relationships with teachers and school staff.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and other educational planning meetings as appropriate.
• Transport youth in a personal vehicle for academic and enrichment activities.
• Complete required documentation, activity plans, expense reports, evaluations, and other administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
• Participate actively in team meetings, staff functions, and organizational activities.
• Maintain spending within established budget guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Problem solving

Data entry

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Teacher certification

3-5 years experience with youth/families

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Database applications

Email

Job description

Friends of the Children is seeking an Academic Achievement Specialist to provide individualized academic support to youth in the Flathead Nation program. You will tutor, build long-term relationships with youth and caregivers, and collaborate with mentors, teachers, and the Program Director to advance literacy and math skills across school-year and summer cycles.

This full-time role requires a bachelor’s degree and experience with youth facing obstacles; teacher certification is preferred.