Part-Time Afterschool MENTOR! - Broward Elementary Schools

Job Description

Job Description

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FIREWALL MENTOR?

The Mentor is an essential member of Firewall's leadership team. Mentors build a close relationship with a group of students, model positive behaviors, and support with academics all while having a ton of fun with kids every day!

• Build meaningful, encouraging relationships with students and be a trusted, positive presence in their lives

• Lead and participate in daily recreational activities that build relationships, teamwork, and  HAVE FUN !

• Support students with homework, projects, and test/quiz preparation while helping them grow in confidence and independence

• Serve as a positive role model and help students navigate and resolve conflicts in healthy, respectful ways

• Assist with daily program set-up and breakdown of site

• Monitor and maintain accurate student data

• Participate in quarterly trainings and special program events to continue growing as a mentor and leader

AMERICORPS BENEFITS:

• Bi-weekly consistent pay
• Scholarship! (Upon successful completion of service contract.)
• Unlimited and 24/7 access to in-the-moment, phone call mental health counseling services
• Free Life Coaching (up to 3 sessions with verified coaches)
• Check out this link for AmeriCorps for more details!

HOURLY BENEFITS:

• Bi-weekly pay for agreed upon hourly wage and hours worked
• Flexible schedule

* Job description responsibilities include but are not limited to the above.

** Bonus Perk: Know someone who’d be a great fit? Earn a $100 referral bonus for every awesome staff member you help us hire! (Length of employment requirements apply.)

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• The Mentor must be a United States citizen, a national or legal permanent resident and at least 18 years of age
• The Mentor must be able to work within Broward County Public Schools (all Firewall staff receive a background check).
• Ability to work well with students and coworkers.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: 

• High school diploma or equivalent