Summer Mentor
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Education / Teaching
After School, Youth Development, Child Development/Support
Description
Job Title:
Summer Mentor
June 29, 2026 - August 28, 2026
About us:
Founded in 1920, Friendly House’s mission is to provide for the “Educational, social and family betterment of the residents of the City of Worcester.
Friendly House originally opened as a small three-room settlement house with a focus on providing support to recent immigrants. Friendly House today has eight locations across Worcester and provides services across four program areas – Youth Development, Housing/Shelter, Food Security, and Social Services.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Overview:
The Summer Mentor provides leadership, develops, and implements a safe and age appropriate after
school program for school age youth under close supervision of the After school Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Monitor kids' attendance and academic progress.
- Assist fellow team members in establishing a secure, efficient, and productive program for both staff and kids.
- Generate incident reports when needed.
- Develop and lead high-caliber academic and enrichment clubs.
- Motivate kids to establish and accomplish academic and personal goals.
- Engage with families, colleagues, and Friendly House staff to foster development and maintain consistently high standards for kids.
- Offer opportunities for kids to strengthen the correlation between academic achievements, college, and career paths.
- Establish and reinforce a culture of success.
- Cultivate and utilize relationships with kids, families, volunteers, peers, and the community.
- Manage the logistical aspects of program-related events.
- Support the achievement of kids in inclusive programming.
Rate: $17.00 per hour
Requirements
Requirements:
- At least 18 years old.
- At least one year of experience working in school age programs or comparable experience.
- This position requires up to date physical and immunization records.
- CPR Certification, preferred.
- First Aid Certification, preferred.
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