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Student Mentor

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Entry-level / graduate
Work from: 
New York (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Experience with K-12 students mentoring, Familiarity with NYC DOE protocols, Strong interpersonal skills, Effective communication with diverse students, Preferred background in education or counseling.

Key responsabilities:

  • Build trusting relationships for development
  • Provide consistent mentoring and guidance
  • Work with staff and families to monitor progress
  • Collaborate with counselors to coordinate interventions
  • Align strategies with NYC DOE frameworks
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Job description

Position: Subcontractor – Student Mentor Provider (NYC DOE-Approved)
Location: New York City, NY
Type: Contract/Per Diem

We are seeking experienced student mentor providers to join our team as subcontractors. This role involves working with K-12 students in New York City public schools to offer individualized mentoring, guidance, and emotional support in alignment with New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) standards.

Responsibilities

  • Build trusting relationships with students to support their academic, personal, and social-emotional development.
  • Provide consistent, structured mentoring to foster positive behaviors, self-esteem, and goal-setting skills.
  • Work closely with school staff and families to monitor student progress and provide timely feedback.
  • Collaborate with school counselors and teachers to identify students' needs and coordinate appropriate interventions.
  • Align mentoring strategies with the NYC DOE’s Respect for All program and other relevant student support frameworks.

Qualifications

  • Experience working with K-12 students in a mentoring or youth development capacity, preferably within the NYC public school system.
  • Familiarity with NYC DOE protocols and initiatives, such as social-emotional learning and positive behavior interventions.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to document interactions and progress in compliance with DOE standards.
  • Preferred: Background in education, counseling, or youth services.

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible scheduling that aligns with your availability and student needs.
  • Competitive compensation based on per-student or per-session rates.
  • Opportunity to impact student outcomes in a meaningful way by mentoring those in need of additional guidance and support.
  • Work across multiple NYC boroughs with the support of an experienced team.

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Entry-level / graduate
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Mentorship
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Social Skills

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