Youth Academic Achievement Mentor

Friends; Polson, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Paid time off

Job summary

Friends of the Children in Polson, MT is seeking an Academic Achievement Specialist to provide individualized academic support to youth enrolled in our Flathead Nation program.

You will build long-term relationships grounded in love and culturally informed practice, delivering tutoring and enrichment in schools, at the Friends clubhouse, and in community settings while supporting professional mentors to strengthen literacy and math outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, mental health, social services, youth development, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage a roster of 10-12 students and provide 45-60 minute tutoring sessions twice weekly.
• Coordinate annual academic assessments and end-of-cycle assessments.
• Develop individualized, age-appropriate learning materials and plans.
• Partner with mentors, teachers, and caregivers to support educational goals.
• Collect, analyze, and report assessment data to show outcomes.
• Engage youth in literacy, math, STEAM, and enrichment activities.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent organization

Problem-solving abilities

Written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Data entry & database management

Microsoft Outlook proficiency

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Teacher certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Database applications

Job description

Friends of the Children in Polson, MT is seeking an Academic Achievement Specialist to provide individualized academic support to youth enrolled in our Flathead Nation program.

You will build long-term relationships grounded in love and culturally informed practice, delivering tutoring and enrichment in schools, at the Friends clubhouse, and in community settings while supporting professional mentors to strengthen literacy and math outcomes.