Virtual Learning and Lab Mentor for Adult Education

Grand Blanc Community Schools; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Mt. Pleasant Public Schools is seeking a Virtual Learning & Lab Mentor for Adult Education (Oasis program and Isabella County Correctional Facility) for the 2026-2027 school year. This is an At-Will Non-Union, 180-day position with a starting wage of $16.38 per hour.

The mentor will assist enrollment, monitor progress, supervise labs, and communicate with instructors, administrators, and families to support students toward their academic goals in a flexible learning environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education, or Associate's (or higher) degree, or meet rigorous standards through formal state or local academic assessment.
• Ability to work successfully with students and teachers in a classroom setting.
• Neat personal appearance and wellness oriented.
• High moral character, integrity, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrates clear written and verbal communication.
• Evidence of computer skills.
• Diversity awareness and willingness to engage with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist enrollment and ensure course approval meets graduation requirements.
• Monitor student progress weekly and help stay on track.
• Manage classroom/labs and establish clear expectations.
• Communicate with online instructor, administrators, and parents via email, text, and phone.
• Establish rapport and encourage academic success; meet with students as needed.
• Record meetings and assign final grades after instructor submission.
• Serve as liaison between course, instructor, and student; advocate for student.
• Promote self-directed, independent learning with available resources.
• Create a welcoming, supportive, and flexible learning environment; archive records for audits.

Skills

Ability to work with students and教师

Neat personal appearance

Wellness oriented

High moral character

Strong interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate's degree or higher / 2 years college

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

MT. PLEASANT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The following position is available for the 2026-2027 school year.

MT. PLEASANT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
The following position is available for the 2026-2027 school year:
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Virtual Learning & Lab Mentor for Adult Education
(Oasis Adult Education and Isabella County Correctional Facility)
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Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education, or Associate's (or higher) degree, or meet rigorous standards through formal state or local academic assessment of ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.
• Evidence of ability to work successfully with students and teachers in a classroom setting.
• Neat personal appearance.
• Wellness oriented individual.
• High moral character, integrity, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrates use of correct written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of computer skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Knowledge of and/or interest in learning more about diverse student cultures and backgrounds.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES in accordance with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Mentor Requirements for Online Learning

• Assist with enrollment.
• Ensure the chosen course is approved by the school and meets the student's graduation requirements.
• Monitor student progress weekly and help the student stay on track to complete the course successfully and on time.
• Manage classroom/labs.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations and guidelines.
• Communicate with the online instructor, school administrators, and parents using email, text messaging, and phone.
• Establish rapport with students and encourage academic success.
• Meet with the student as needed (in person when possible or virtually if necessary) and keep records of the meetings.
• Assign final grade to the student transcript after the score is submitted by the online instructor.
• Respond to instructor email.
• Act as liaison between the course, the course instructor, and the student.
• Advocate for the student.
• Teach and encourage students to be self-directed, independent learners who are responsible for their coursework, but ensure resources are available to help them succeed.
• Create a learning environment that is welcoming, supportive, and flexible enough to meet individual student needs.
• Report virtual learners for pupil count days and archive records for audit purposes.

JO JOB GOAL:

To successfully work with students for academic goal setting, coaching, mentoring and encouraging students to stay engaged, persist and reach goals.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A minimum of 180 days or student contact days.

Salary: At-Will Non-Union starting at $16.38 per hourCommunicates With Or Reports ToBuilding Administrator & State & Federal Programs DirectorDATE OF POSTING: August 5, 2026Screening may begin immediately In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the State of Michigan's Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, Section 102(1), the Mt. Pleasant Public School District does not discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristics in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.