On-Track Mentor

and the job listing Expires on February 20, 2026

We are hiring an immediate replacement On-Track Mentor for our Ameri Corps service program. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), in-person role based at a public school in Hartford, CT. The position is a six-month term beginning in February, during which the member will complete 900 hours of service in alignment with our existing program structure.

This role also offers the opportunity to re-enroll in our continuing yearly program starting in Fall 2026, at which point it may be converted to a full-time position.

On-Track Mentor Program Manager

$20,118 paid over 6 month contract

In-person, with time split between a Hartford partner school and limited time at RISE Headquarters in New Haven, CT.

Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision insurance benefits at no cost

The RISE Network’s mission is to ensure all RISE high school students graduate with a plan and the skills and confidence to achieve college and career success. Founded in 2015, RISE partners with public high schools to lead networks where school communities work together to use data to learn and improve. Through its core and most comprehensive network, RISE partners with nine high schools and eight public school districts, serving over 13,000 students;

the majority of RISE students identify as Black, Latine, and/or low-income. Through scale partnerships, RISE collaborated with 40+ additional high schools during the 2024-25 school year, spanning six states. RISE high schools work together to ensure all students experience success as they transition to, through, and beyond high school by using data to pinpoint needs, form hypotheses, and pursue ideas to advance student achievement.

RISE is seeking Ameri Corps On-Track Mentors to join a national movement advancing educational equity and improving student outcomes in high-need communities. On-Track Mentors support a focused caseload of ninth-grade students during a pivotal transition year, helping them build the foundation for high school and postsecondary success. As part of a dedicated team in RISE partner schools, members provide personalized support and serve as student advocates, working to ensure every student graduates with a strong plan and the skills and confidence to succeed.

• Build trusting, supportive relationships with students, families, and school staff, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment that honors and uplifts students from diverse backgrounds.
• Serve as a liaison between families and the school, providing regular updates on student progress.
• Support a caseload of up to 50 first‑time Grade 9 students navigating academic, attendance, social, and/or behavioral challenges.
• Provide one‑on‑one coaching and mentoring to help students stay on‑track and transition smoothly into and through high school.
• Develop personalized plans for each student and monitor progress through regular check‑ins with students, families, and staff.
• Partner with teachers, counselors, and other staff to coordinate timely academic and non‑academic interventions.
• Participate in weekly on‑track meetings with teachers, administrators, and support staff to review data, share insights, and adjust support as needed.
• Design, organize, and facilitate group sessions, conferences, and meetings.
• Use data to identify early warning signs and proactively support students.
• Maintain accurate records of student meetings, interventions, and outcomes.
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and cultural awareness in working with students from varied backgrounds.
• Create a welcoming and equitable environment that values each student’s unique experience.
• Engage in ongoing learning and feedback to continuously strengthen your impact.
• Collaborate with other On‑Track Mentors and Coordinators to share best practices and support program development.
• Balance coaching, data entry, meetings, and planning responsibilities with strong time management and organization skills.

• Strong communication skills, both written and…