About the Role
The Success Mentor provides long-term support to elementary and/or middle school students, focusing on social-emotional development and academic success. This role involves building strong relationships with children and families over at least twelve months, working collaboratively with a team, and contributing to a positive after-school environment.
Responsibilities
- Communicate and support parents regarding student progress and opportunities.
- Provide support and intervention to keep students on track for success.
- Build and maintain a personal and optimistic relationship with each child.
- Monitor student progress and assist them in achieving personal objectives.
- Interact with students during after-school hours to support positive growth.
- Deliver timely feedback to students and parents to encourage engagement in the child's social-emotional development.
- Communicate any concerns to students, parents, and school leadership.
- Provide ongoing mentoring in a supportive after-school setting.
- Work consistent Monday through Friday hours with potential for weekend or evening activities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting the social-emotional well-being of elementary school students.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience communicating with and supporting families through workshops, interaction, and intervention.
- Understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in self-paced online learning.
- Ability to access and transmit information using a computer.
- May be required to walk up and down stairs.
- May have to lift or move objects/materials as needed.
- Work is performed mostly within a New York City Public School but may require community interaction during trips or events.
- Must report to the school building and interact with staff, students, parents, and school administration.
- Requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health upon offer and acceptance.
Skills
- Communication
- Intervention
- Mentoring
- Social-emotional development support
- Family support
- AI understanding
- Computer literacy
Location
- New York City Public School
Work Type
- Part-Time
- In-person
- Some evenings and weekends required
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years student support experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma required
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred with a concentration in Child Psychology or Social Work
Salary/Compensations
- $20-$25/hr
About the Company
- New York Edge is the largest provider of after-school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools.
- Programs focus on academics (STEM), arts, sports & wellness, and college access.
- Helps 40,000 students annually develop leadership skills and succeed in school.
- Provides safe and enriching environments for children of working parents.
Equal Opportunity
- New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
