Success Mentor

Children's Aid Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A community organization in New York is seeking qualified success mentors to provide academic support for high school students. The role involves offering personalized assistance in Science and Math, guiding students to participate in program activities, and communicating with parents about academic performance. Ideal candidates should have an Associate's degree and 2-3 years of youth development experience. This position supports the academic success and well-being of students in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of youth development experience with proficiency in Science and Math subjects.
• Strong knowledge of High School Science and Math.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized academic assistance to students in grades 9-12.
• Guide students in their participation in program activities.
• Communicate with parents regarding students' performance.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Group management

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Associate's degree (required)

Job description

Salary

$20.00 - $25.00/hour

Position Summary

Children's Aid is the lead partner for the Curtis High School Community School initiative in Staten Island. Through this partnership, Children's Aid brings a robust array of resources to support the academic success, health and emotional well‑being of our students and families. To this end, Children's Aid is seeking qualified and dedicated candidates to serve as success mentors for a caseload of students who have been identified as needing additional academic support during the school session. The candidate must have a strong knowledge of High School Science and Math.

Essential Duties

• Understand and promote the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide students grade 9-12 personalized academic assistance, helping students with homework, assignments, projects, study strategies and exam prep.
• Assist program staff in school wide activities.
• Guide students to participate in other program activities and resources available.
• Actively participate in weekly team meetings, supervision and Children's Aid trainings.
• Collaborate with DOE staff to communicate with parents regarding attendance, performance, improvement, and effort.
• Provide 1‑1 support to students around attendance, academic performance and effort.
• Communicate with the Program Director and Community School Director on any issues that may affect participants' academic performance and/or attendance.
• Implement attendance improvement interventions for students who have been identified as chronically absent.
• Perform other related tasks as requested by Program Director and/or Community School Director.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates required, Bachelor's preferred.
• 2‑3 years of youth development experience with proficiency in Science and Math subjects, preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional group management, problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team within a school community.

Behaviors

• Team Player – works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented – capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated – devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.

Education

• Bachelors (preferred)
• Associates (required)

Experience

• 2‑3 years of youth development experience with proficiency in Science and Math subjects, preferred.

Children's Aid is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and maintains a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children's Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children's Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children's Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in‑person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

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