Mentor

Curtis High School (105 Hamilton Avenue)

$20.00-$25.00 per hr

At Children's Aid, we believe every child has limitless potential. Our dedicated staff provides comprehensive support to nearly 50,000 children and families in targeted, under-resourced New York City neighborhoods. We understand what it takes for children to grow up strong, healthy, and ready to thrive in school and life: high-quality education, healthcare, social-emotional support, and strong, stable families.

Children's Aid is the lead partner for the Curtis High School Community School initiative in Staten Island. Through this partnership, we offer a robust array of resources to promote the academic success, health, and emotional well-being of our students and families.

Position Summary: 

Reporting to the Program Director, Success Mentors and Tutors serves a caseload of students who need additional academic support. The position focuses on math, science, literacy, math, and attendance concerns.

This is a part-time position working 20 - 25 hours per week, 4 - 5 hours per day – when DOE schools are in session.

Essential Duties: 

• Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures
• Provide personalized academic support to students in grades 9-12, assisting with homework, assignments, projects, study strategies, and exam preparation
• Assist program staff in organizing and facilitating school-wide activities
• Encourage students to engage in other program activities and utilize available resources
• Actively participate in weekly team meetings, supervision sessions, and trainings
• Collaborate with Department of Education (DOE) staff to communicate with parents about attendance, performance, improvement, and effort
• Offer one-on-one support to students regarding attendance, academic performance, and effort
• Communicate any issues affecting students' academic performance and attendance to the Program Director and Community School Director
• Implement attendance improvement interventions for students identified as chronically absent
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Associate's degree required, Bachelor’s preferred 
• 2-3 years of experience in youth development, with proficiency in Science and Math subjects

Competencies:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional group management, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work as part of a team within a school community

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team.  This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes.  The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.