UAG Mentor (Quarter Time) 450 hrs

AmeriCorps; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 6,000 - 7,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education award

Living allowance

Training

Job summary

AmeriCorps is seeking motivated individuals to support the UAG Mentor (Quarter Time) program in the Greater Bridgeton Area. You will mentor and tutor students, assist families with college planning, and help develop educational attainment action plans alongside program leadership.

Role includes part-time commitments, coordination with schools, and service opportunities in the community. Applicants should be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience or coursework in tutoring or mentoring is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tutoring and mentoring of students in core subjects and college prep.
• Support families with college planning and financial decisions.
• Coordinate with guidance counselors to monitor student action plans and progress.

Skills

Counseling

Community Organization

Computers/Technology

Conflict Resolution

Education

Leadership

Public Speaking

Teaching/Tutoring

Youth Development

General Skills

Social Services

Team Work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Program

UAG Mentor (Quarter Time) 450 hrs

Service Responsibilities Will Include Parts of the Following Assist the Teachers with the instruction of the STEAM and Project-Based Learning classes. United Advocacy Group and the Greater Bridgeton Area AmeriCorps Mentoring and STEAM Program seeks highly motivated individuals to serve children and families of the Greater Bridgeton Area. The program will seek to assist students who live in the part of New Jersey with the lowest education attainment rates in the state. AmeriCorps Members will be integral in mentoring and tutoring children, assisting families with college planning and financial decisions, and facilitating family and student action plans to help achieve educational attainment. Members will work alongside the AmeriCorps Program Director as well as community leaders to achieve the goals of the program. Members serve in various initiative of the United Advocacy Group, as well as partner schools, to provide direct service to the children and families seeking assistance with educational attainment. This AmeriCorps position does not duplicate or displace staff of agency or service site. To include: attendance at classes (teacher will always be present), helping students with their projects, learning the material to enable effective tutoring. Assist with tutoring services in core academic subjects (tutoring will occur four days per week). Assist students with the development of written student action plans focused on educational attainment. Keep regular contact with Guidance Counselors and Parents/Guardians to monitor action plan progress of the students.Possible adjustments to the schedule can be made to see fit to the COVID pandemic.

Member Duties :

Assist with tutoring services in SAT/ACT and Accuplacer preparation. Assist students with the college application process which includes helping the students with applications, essays, FAFSA, and keeping track of deadlines. Assist disconnected youth with finding appropriate pathways to complete secondary and post-secondary degrees. Assist students and parents in creating financial plans which includes the FAFSA process and evaluating education funding options. Participate in case management meeting to discuss the children and families served to develop ideas about how to address concerns. Engage students and participate in service learning projects, particularly on national service days. Members will organize and lead service opportunities in the community. THIS IS FOR OUR QUARTER TIME 450 HOUR/YEAR POSITION.

Program Benefits :

• Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance , Training .

Terms

• Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas

• Children/Youth , Education .

Skills

• Counseling , Community Organization , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution , Education , Leadership , Public Speaking , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , General Skills , Social Services , Team Work .

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

UAG Mentor (Quarter Time) 450 hrs

Program Start/End Date

09/01/2026 - 08/31/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

NEW JERSEY Philadelphia/Wilmington/Atlantic City

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 05/02/2026 To 07/31/2027

Contact

Jamayra Castro

40 E Commerce St

Bridgeton NJ 08302

8562435810

[e-mail]

www.unitedadvocacygroup.org