College Mentor

College Mentor Work Description:

Type: Part-time

JOB TITLE: College Mentor

REPORTS TO: Resource Coordinator

Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) is a community based not-for-profit organization that works with local residents to build their leadership skills and to explore issues impacting their lives and their community and work towards social justice.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Resource Coordinator, the College Mentor is responsible for working with 9th - 12th grade students. They will provide academic tutoring and mentorship to students and will work with students in a classroom, small group or one-on-one setting and provide assistance in academic areas. In addition, they will also communicate with teachers, school counselors, parents, and BPNC’s staff to discuss student’s grades, attendance, behavior, and post-secondary plans.

• Part- time 15hrs - 18hrs a week

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist students in improving academic performance through tutoring, check ins, and additional support

2. Interact and communicate in a supportive, respectful, and professional manner with students, parents, community members, and other staff members

3. Listen to and offer professional guidance and encouragement to youth

4. Perform accurate record keeping

5. Facilitate workshops in a classroom setting

6. Attend college field trips, workshops, and events

7. Help support other BPNC initiatives such as Community/Family Engagement Events after-school

8. Communicate any challenges with resource coordinator

9. Other related work assignments as requested by the School Administration

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• ● Social Emotional Learning experience preferred

● Youth friendly/positive attitude

● Must be able to pass a background check and fill out all required employment documentation

● Good communication with parents, students, and Resource Coordinator

● Any changes in the work schedule MUST be previously approved by the Resource Coordinator

● Ability to work independently with strong sense of focus, task-oriented, non-judgmental,

clear sense of boundaries

● Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse families and communities and

ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Work Location: In person