What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Mentor position at Friendly House, Inc.?
Description:
The Summer Mentor provides leadership, develops, and implements a safe and age appropriate after
school program for school age youth under close supervision of the Afterschool Program Coordinator.
Summer program dates: June 23rd-August 15th
Shifts available: morning, 7:30am - 1:00PM or afternoon, 12:00pm to 5:30pm Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Collaborate with the After School Program Coordinator to design excellent summer programs.
- Monitor kids' attendance and academic progress.
- Assist fellow team members in establishing a secure, efficient, and productive program for both staff and kids.
- Generate incident reports when needed.
- Develop and lead high-caliber academic and enrichment clubs.
- Motivate kids to establish and accomplish academic and personal goals.
- Engage with families, colleagues, and Friendly House staff to foster development and maintain consistently high standards for kids.
- Offer opportunities for kids to strengthen the correlation between academic achievements, college, and career paths.
- Establish and reinforce a culture of success.
- Cultivate and utilize relationships with kids, families, volunteers, peers, and the community.
- Manage the logistical aspects of program-related events.
- Support the achievement of kids in inclusive programming.
- Attend field trip days on selected days of summer program.
- At least 18 years old.
- 2 or more years of experience in school age programs or comparable experience.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
- This position requires up to date physical and immunization records.
- CPR and/or First Aid Certification, preferred.
