Middle School Mentor (fully remote)

Position Title: Middle School Mentor
Location: Remote

Company Overview: My Virtual Academy is dedicated to providing innovative educational solutions that empower students across Michigan. Since 1991, the academy has been at the forefront of educational innovation, offering tailored, tuition-free education services to a diverse array of learners. With a commitment to flexibility and accessibility, My Virtual Academy provides 100% virtual classes, round-the-clock access to learning materials, and essential tech support, helping students from grades K-12 achieve their high school diplomas on their own terms.
Reports to: Middle School Team Leader

Job Description Summary: The Middle School Mentor plays a crucial role in supporting the academic progress and engagement of middle school students at My Virtual Academy . This position involves regular communication with students to ensure they are active and engaged in their learning process, assisting with classroom management, and supporting curriculum teachers.
Key Responsibilities:

- Attend all required mentor training sessions.

- Make one required two-way contact with each student weekly using various communication tools.

- Achieve a minimum contact rate of 85% by Friday of each week.

- Host Mentor Contact learning labs every Wednesday.

- Update the Mentor Log daily with contact attempts.

- Provide separate encouragement calls to students identified on the mentor roster.

- Enter all communications, including attempts, into the Genius system.

- Create weekly schedules to stay organized with student/parent requests for specific days/times and/or Zoom appointments.

- Support curriculum teachers with attendance, technology, and classroom management during assigned learning labs.

- Attend weekly team meetings, all staff meetings, middle school staff meetings, mentor meetings, support staff meetings, and 1:1 meetings with the lead as scheduled.

- Perform additional tasks as assigned by Lead Teachers or Middle School Coordinators.

Required Education and Experience:

- A bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or a related field is required.

- Experience in mentoring, teaching, or child development, especially in a virtual setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Strong familiarity with online educational platforms and communication tools.

- Proven ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and maintain organized records.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Competencies:

- Communication Skills: Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging students and parents in a supportive manner.

- Organizational Skills: Strong ability to plan, organize, and execute responsibilities efficiently.

- Adaptability: Quickly adapts to new technologies and changes in educational approaches.

- Interpersonal Skills: Able to build rapport with students and work collaboratively with staff and teachers.

- Problem Solving: Effective at identifying and resolving issues that may affect student engagement and attendance.

Pay Rate: $24.46/hr with bachelor's degree and Michigan teaching certificate

Work Environment: This remote position allows flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States with a reliable internet connection. The role requires availability from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 3 PM EST, with additional hours as needed for training and meetings.

Company Commitment: My Virtual Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Salary: $24.46/hr with bachelor's degree and Michigan teaching certificate
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