Academic Mentor

TITLE: ACADEMIC MENTOR

LOCATION: IN PERSON, VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT SAN FRANCISCO (VISIT https://www.jcycworkhub.org/our-team)

COMPENSATION: $22.50 /hour DOE, 19 HOURS A WEEK (CASUAL; NON-EXEMPT)

START DATE / END DATE: September 2023 - May 2024

AGENCY:

JCYC Youth Workforce Programs provide youth employment opportunities and experiences that enhance the lifelong employability, earning potential and development of program participants. The JCYC Workforce Programs consist of the largest youth employment programs in San Francisco, and includes The Mayor’s Youth Employment & Education Program (MYEEP), San Francisco Youth Works (SFYW), Project Pull, JCYC STEM Academy and SSIP CitiWorks Internship Program, together providing subsidized employment experiences as well as other learning activities to over nearly 2,000 San Francisco youth annually.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Mayor’s Youth Employment and Education Program (MYEEP) is a citywide collaboration of ten non-profit organizations in San Francisco and provides paid work experience to over 1000 San Francisco high school youth annually. MYEEP leverages the desire of young people to be employed to engage them in job readiness training, youth development, and educational activities. The Academic Mentor Program, now in its fifth year, provides participants with academic enrichment. Each MYEEP location has a dedicated Academic Mentor who facilitates skill-based workshops, monitors academic success, and provides tutoring.

MYEEP is a youth workforce program of JCYC. JCYC Youth Workforce Programs provide youth employment opportunities and experiences that enhance the lifelong employability, earning potential and development of program participants. The JCYC Workforce Programs consist of the largest youth employment programs in San Francisco, and includes MYEEP, San Francisco YouthWorks (SFYW), Project Pull, JCYC STEM Academy together providing subsidized employment experiences as well as other learning activities to over 2,000 San Francisco youth annually. For more information about MYEEP or JCYC, go to https://www.jcycworkhub.org/programs/myeep. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The MYEEP Academic Mentor will work out of one partner agency in the San Francisco community to provide high quality academic support for program participants. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of working effectively with youth of color in low-income communities. This is a part time, 19 hour a week, in person position. The Academic Mentor reports directly to the Academic Mentor Program Coordinator and works closely with their MYEEP coordinator.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support youth aged 14-16 in improving their overall academic performance through engaging workshops and personalized tutoring sessions.
• Create and lead weekly academic-focused workshops, designed to enhance participants' knowledge and skills.
• Conduct small group tutorial sessions across various subjects, providing targeted guidance and support.
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where participants feel valued and motivated to succeed.
• Establish effective communication channels with school administrators, teachers, counselors, and parents/guardians to gather essential reports, progress updates, and report cards.
• Monitor and maintain accurate attendance records from tutorial sessions and other vital documentation.
• Utilize Salesforce database to track and input participant grades throughout the school year.
• Act as a liaison between worksites, MYEEP Coordinators, and Worksite supervisors, ensuring smooth communication and coordination.
• Support various MYEEP-related trainings and events, including MYEEP Worksite supervisors trainings, MYEEP in SF, Cal Day, etc.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of sensitive participant data, primarily using Salesforce.com and ADP Workforce Now platforms.
• Assist in the onboarding process of program youth through administrative work and diligent follow-ups.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Available 4-5 days/week, Monday – Friday during after school hours (about 2:30pm-6:30 p.m.)
• Experience working with diverse populations of youth
• Strong understanding of high school level math (Algebra, Geometry); English, science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics); history, and language electives (Spanish, Chinese)
• Effectively exercise behavior management skills within a classroom setting
• Provide strong mentorship and guidance to highschool aged youth.
• Demonstrate compassion, patience, reliability, and professionalism
• Competency with Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Google G Suite
• Okay using various technology platforms to deliver the AMP services virtually if necessary

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•  A college student or recent graduate
•  Experience working with at-risk youth
•  Strong understanding of youth development
•  Bi/multilingual

How to Apply

Email cover letter, resume, and schedule of availability to afierrostephens@jcyc.org or apply directly on Indeed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.

JCYC strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ and people of all abilities to apply.  We actively seek to hire and promote individuals without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious creed, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or presence of non-job related conditions or disabilities.  All employees of the JCYC participate in a criminal background investigation. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, MYEEP and JCYC will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.