Dreamline Mentor

DESCRIPTION 

SANNEH FOUNDATION MISSION 

The mission of Sanneh is to Empower youth, Improve lives, and Unite communities.

VALUES: 

DREAMLINE GOALS 

Dreamline partners with K-12th grade schools to provide culturally competent mentoring, and direct social emotional instruction to support three core dimensions of a student’s development: social, emotional, and cognitive. This helps young people define their own path to success by helping them to (1) engage with their peers, school, and community; (2) improve their emotional well-being; (3) discover academic success and graduate from high school; and (4) prepare for life after high school. 

Mentors are expected to work with students in the following ways: 

• Goal 1: Advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. 

• Goal 2: Build trusted relationships with young people, parents, school staff, and community members. 

• Goal 3: Empower youth through social emotional learning (SEL). 

• Goal 4: Work together with students, parents, school staff, and community members as advocates and partners in student learning and wellbeing. 

The Dreamline program is grounded in the theory that students who develop meaningful relationships with trusted adults begin to develop positive attitudes toward school, themselves, and their future. In partnership with K-12th grade schools, Dreamline Mentors intentionally engage underrepresented and marginalized students through the Search Institute’s Developmental Relationships framework to create deep and meaningful connections. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Dreamline Mentors are the key leverage points in helping students develop a positive growth trajectory. Each Mentor works with a cohort of 15-25 students to develop a deep relationship with, partner, and support each student in setting and achieving personal goals. This is accomplished through intersections where Mentors work together with students: 1) Culturally-relevant and responsive bi-directional mentoring relationships; 2) Direct social emotional learning instruction 3) Academic support (tutoring, homework help, and in-class support) 4) Expanded Learning Opportunities; and 5) Service Opportunities. Dreamline Mentors will also participate in other Sanneh Foundation programs and/or events as needed. 

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Provide Student Support 

• Identify youth, who need additional academic and social emotional learning support, in collaboration with school administrators/counselors/committees 

• Assist in creating student cohort lists for the Dreamline team and ensure that identified youth meet the Dreamline Program selection criteria 

• Ensure the Dreamline team is using best practices in student development, academic support and applying the Developmental Relationships framework and other social emotional strategies while mentoring students 

• Role model and teach effective de-escalation and conflict resolution strategies 

• Build student social skills to navigate relationships 

• Support students in navigating the school system and building self advocacy skills. Create and facilitate expanded learning opportunities tailored to student interests and goals 

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• Recruit students to participate in expanded learning opportunities 

• Provide opportunities for youth voice and choice 

• Encourage students to interact with, learn from, and lead peer groups 

• Engage students in a leadership project, centered in community service 

• Help students set and achieve academic and personal goals

• Engage and include parents/caregivers as partners in student learning as needed.

• Identify students' strengths, challenges, and preferred learning style, and develop strategies to be effective

• Apply culturally-relevant mentoring and tutoring strategies for racially and ethnically diverse students

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Data collection and other program responsibilities 

• Use data to inform intentional academic and mentoring support with students 

• Collect and enter required data accurately, uniformly, and consistently into Apricot360 database

• Submit data reports to Site Coordinator by due date 

• Attend all scheduled classes, meetings, trainings, and one-on-one mentoring sessions 

• Participate in school support team and committee meetings as needed

• Attend Dreamline orientation, training, and professional development throughout the school year 

• Participate in Sanneh Foundation events as required (Gala For Goals, etc…) 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

Rev. 5/19/2023