What are the responsibilities and job description for the student mentor position at Family and Youth Initiatives Inc?
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:Job Description for Student Mentor:
We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate Student Mentor to provide support and guidance to students in local elementary and middle schools. As a Student Mentor, you will be responsible for fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, helping students develop social and emotional skills to promote healthy relationships and resiliency.
Responsibilities:
- Build a positive and supportive learning environment for students in group and one-on-one settings in multiple schools
- Conduct regular check-ins with students to assess their personal needs
- Provide guidance and support to students in areas such as time management, study skills, and goal-setting
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify and address student needs
- Develop and implement programs and activities to enhance student engagement and success
- Maintain accurate records of student progress, performance, and areas of need
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities to enhance mentoring skills
- Research and plan new activities/lessons based on students' needs
- Recruit and support volunteer mentors to work with students
- Previous experience working with students in an educational setting
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Manages time well
- Organized
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Passion for helping students with identified and unidentified behaviors/risks
- Reliable transportation
If you are passionate about empowering students to reach their full potential and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity