Student Mentors at Munger Hill Elementary School
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description: POSITION: Student Mentors for Munger Hill
QUALIFICATIONS:
Desire to work with at-risk students to support both academic and personal growth; bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
REPORTS TO: Principal or Principal Designee
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build relationship with students so students have a trusted adult to turn to when needed:
Hold high expectations of young people and be a role model for students
Offer opportunities to problem solve, exchange ideas, and ask questions
Use strategies to motivate and build self-esteem/confidence in students
Provide academic support to ensure student achievement:
Assist students to prioritize and organize schedule, school work, and other student responsibilities, including developing good study habits
Support students in content areas to help them meet course expectations
Collaborate with teachers and families to ensure school work is complete and up to date, share information, and determine strategies that best support learning
Promote personal and social skills to help students navigate school and social situations:
Listen to student concerns, set goals, create action plans, and follow through with students in order to solve issues
Help students make informed decisions, and support students in developing self-advocacy skills
Collaborate with guidance counselors, administrators, teachers, and families to assist as necessary with support for students
Support student attendance and punctuality to ensure students have a chance to learn:
Monitor daily attendance; implement strategies to overcome attendance barriers
Notify appropriate support systems of any concerns/information (admin, counselor, families) that will improve attendance
Complete mentor documentation in a timely fashion, including mentor logs and time cards
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must be available during the school day: 9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Must participate in mentor training provided by WPS
Part-time employment - Up to 15 hours per week depending upon assignment
SALARY
Stipend- $30.00 per hour
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT
September 2026 – June 2027
EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Westfield Public School evaluation, observations by Munger Hill Administration, and student feedback.
PENDING GRANT FUNDING
Position Type: Part-time
Salary:
$30 to $30 Per Hour
Job Categories: Instructional Support > Teacher Mentor
Welcome to Munger Hill Elementary School, Title 1
Welcome to Munger Hill Elementary School Our mission at Munger Hill Elementary School is to provide the students with a nurturing, safe environment that will encourage the development of their academic, social, and life skills through an interactive and inquiry-type study in the disciplines. Munger Hill Elementary School has a vision of the educational process where equal learning opportunities and quality instructional methods enable every student to achieve maximum potential in Reading, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, History, Geography, the Arts, and various other disciplines contained in the school curricula.,
Job Requirements:
At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Bachelor degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Mary Keane, Title I Supervisor
94 North Elm Street
Suite 101
Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Phone: 413-562-2298
Email: m.keane@schoolsofwestfield.org
Job Details
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
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