Student Wellness Coach

Elevo Learning; Martinez (GA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Elevo Learning in Martinez, GA is seeking a Mentor to support elementary and middle school students experiencing absenteeism. You will build relationships and help students set goals while collaborating with school staff.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience with students. The position offers an hourly rate of $35, with a focus on creating a positive impact in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with students.
• Desire and commitment to make an impact on students' lives.
• 18+ years of age.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a safe and supportive adult at school for students.
• Engage with students during unstructured times like recess.
• Develop short and long term goals with students.
• Help students relate and regulate their emotions.
• Monitor student progress and adjust strategies.
• Provide a warm handoff to district staff for crisis situations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Self Control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About Us

Elevo’s mission is to transform the well‑being of students so they look forward to coming to school. Our WASC‑accredited curriculum engages students and fosters social‑emotional learning through fun, physically active games, sports, and enrichment activities focused on arts, humanities, and STEM. The services we provide include the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program, Before & After School Programs, Summer & Intersession Programs, and so much more. Our programs offer opportunities to learn, move, and thrive together beyond classroom walls while developing essential life skills. We continue to build our capacity as we expand our programs to more districts.

The Role

As a Mentor to Elementary and Middle School students, you’ll be trained through our Elevo training program to support students who have chronic levels of absenteeism. By building supportive relationships you’ll work to create a sense of belonging and community that will help students set goals, build skills and navigate their problems so they are set to succeed. This role will work hand in hand with school site staff and be an extension of their student support systems.

Responsibilities

• Student Support and Mentorship: Serve as a safe and supportive adult at school to meet regular attendance expectations and successful community engagement at school.
• Recess Support & Engagement: Engage with students during unstructured times like recess and lunch to organize and facilitate weekly games and/or social awareness and relationship skills.
• Student Goal Setting & Skill Building: Through regular meetings with students, develop short and long term goals and teach a variety of strategies and skills to support responsible decision making, self‑management, and student success.
• Coregulation & De‑Escalation Support: Following school site procedures, the mentor helps students relate, regulate, and reason; and are trained to leverage restorative practices to repair harm and cultivate insight.
• Progress Monitoring: Regularly track and assess the progress of students receiving interventions, adjusting strategies as necessary to ensure their academic and behavioral success and sharing data with school contact (i.e. school counselor or school psychologist), as determined by school site administrator.
• Crisis Liaison and Support: While the Student Mentor does not provide counseling, suicide risk screening, or physical restraint/seclusion, they are trained to effectively provide a warm handoff to district staff for students who are in crisis.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience working with students.
• Desire and commitment to make an impact on students' lives.
• 18+ years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.

Preferred

• Experience working in schools with marginalized populations or other settings supporting “at promise” youth.
• Knowledge or experience related to culturally responsive schools and the effects of childhood adversity.

Skills, Knowledge, & Traits

• Skills: Demonstrates the ability to maintain self control during high stress situations. Excellent written and communication skills; will collaborate with a variety of stakeholders and serve as a positive role model for students.
• Knowledge: General knowledge of child development and belief that all students can succeed.
• Traits: Effective Student Mentors are assertive, charismatic, emotionally intelligent, student‑centered, compassionate, safe, predictable, and reliable. They believe in the importance of this role and their opportunity to create change in the life of a student.

Program

• Start Date: 8/12/2026
• End Date: 06/03/2027

Schedule

• Monday: 8:00am - 2:45pm
• Tuesday: 8:00am - 2:45pm
• Wednesday: 8:00am - 1:45pm
• Thursday: 8:00am - 2:45pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 2:45pm
• Saturday: No Work

Expected Hourly Rate: $35

Student Mentor / Student Wellness Program Facilitator

We are committed to creating a diverse work environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Elevo is an e‑verify employer. Read Elevo's Privacy Policy HERE.

This position's target annual base pay range is $25.00 - $35.00 per hour. Final pay determinations may depend on various factors including, but not limited to, experience level, education, geographical location, knowledge, and skills.