Youth Academic Mentor & STEAM Tutor

Friends of the Children Montana; Polson (MT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

PTO & holidays

Job summary

Friends of the Children Montana in Polson, MT, seeks an Academic Achievement Specialist to provide individualized tutoring and enrichment for youth in the Flathead Nation. You’ll work with children during the school year and summer, in schools, at the clubhouse, and in community settings, partnering with Professional Mentors to strengthen literacy, math, and learning supports.

The role involves data collection and reporting, coordinating assessments, developing learning plans, transporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Teacher certification is strongly preferred.
• Three to five years of experience working with children or families facing obstacles.
• Experience building relationships with youth, caregivers, families, teachers, Elders, and community partners.
• Culturally responsive, trauma-informed approach to working with children and families.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a roster of approximately 10-12 students and provide 45-60-minute tutoring sessions twice per week during three to four 10-week learning cycles each year.
• Coordinate annual academic assessments for program youth and conduct beginning- and end-of-cycle assessments.
• Develop individualized, age-appropriate learning materials and academic support plans.
• Partner with Professional Mentors, teachers, school administrators, caregivers, and the Program Director to support each child’s educational goals.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and report assessment data to demonstrate program outcomes.
• Strengthen literacy and math skills through tutoring, homework support, reading, educational games, library visits, and hands-on activities.
• Engage youth in STEAM and enrichment opportunities that encourage curiosity, cultural awareness, and future interests.
• Foster positive learning behaviors, peer relationships, self-management skills, and confidence.
• Advocate for youth in school and help caregivers build positive relationships with teachers and school staff.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and other educational planning meetings as appropriate.
• Transport youth in a personal vehicle for academic and enrichment activities.
• Complete required documentation, activity plans, expense reports, evaluations, and other administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
• Participate actively in team meetings, staff functions, and organizational activities.
• Maintain spending within established budget guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Time management

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Teacher certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Database applications

Email/Office software

Job description

Friends of the Children Montana in Polson, MT, seeks an Academic Achievement Specialist to provide individualized tutoring and enrichment for youth in the Flathead Nation. You’ll work with children during the school year and summer, in schools, at the clubhouse, and in community settings, partnering with Professional Mentors to strengthen literacy, math, and learning supports.

The role involves data collection and reporting, coordinating assessments, developing learning plans, transporting