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.