Academic Mentor

About the role

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is the spiritual regeneration of all people. This position is part-time and compensated at $22.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Walk 1 mile to and from the local school for pickups daily
• Drive a bus van to pick up students
• Maintain a daily transportation log indicating students who are being transported
• Build and maintain relationships with children/youth/families
• Establish and maintain good communication relationships with Seattle White Center staff
• Tutor youth in a variety of subjects including, math, science, history, and reading
• Absorb and apply new information/skills quickly
• Plan and implement curriculum and activities as needed
• Plan and implement family events
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation concerning volunteers as needed
• Monitor if children are working on homework and that all homework is complete and correct, consulting with the Education Director regarding students who are not meeting this expectation
• Help with clean up
• Monitor children in hallways, classrooms, computer lab, and any other spaces where children may be present
• Help/lead or assist with youth programs i.e. Troops, music, and any other programs
• Assist with Family Nights
• Help with any other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• A High School diploma or GED completion is required
• Ability to read and write clearly in English
• Knowledgeable of basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Must be able to walk 1 mile to and from the local school for pickups daily
• Must be able to drive a bus van to pick up students
• Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and be 21 years old
• Must pass The Salvation Army's in-house driving test and Motor Vehicles Records check
• Must be willing to continually lift 30 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must be willing to continually lift 30 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to work in a challenging environment and maintain poise under pressure
• Must be able to work with diverse age groups
• Must be able to de-escalate confrontational situations

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license and be 21 years old
• Must pass The Salvation Army’s in-house driving test and Motor Vehicles Records check
• Must be willing to continually lift 30 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must be willing to continually lift 30 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to work in a challenging environment and maintain poise under pressure
• Must be able to work with diverse age groups
• Must be able to de-escalate confrontational situations

Skills

• Ability to quickly learn and apply new information/skills
• Experience with tutoring multiple age groups
• Understanding and appreciation of children
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the comprehensive mission of The Salvation Army
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a challenging environment and maintain poise under pressure
• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential
• Ability to work with diverse age groups
• Ability to de-escalate confrontational situations

Benefits

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions: paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.