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College Mentor - Brighton Park Neighborhood Council

Who: Brighton Park Neighborhood Council

What: Brighton Park Neighborhood Council (BPNC) is a community based not-for-profit organization that works with local residents to build their leadership skills and to explore issues impacting their lives and their community and work towards social justice. 

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Resource Coordinator, the College Mentors will be responsible for working with 5th-8th graders. They will provide academic tutoring and mentorship to students and will work with students in a classroom, small group or one-on-one setting and provide assistance in academic areas. In addition, they will also communicate with teachers, school counselors, parents, and BPNC’s staff to discuss student’s grades, attendance, behavior, and post-secondary plans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Assist students in improving academic performance through tutoring, check ins, and additional support 
  2. Manage and engage with students (both during and after school) 
  3. Interact and communicate in a supportive, respectful, and professional manner with students, parents, community members, and other staff members 
  4. Listen to and offer professional guidance and encouragement to youth 
  5. Perform accurate record keeping 
  6. Facilitate workshops in a classroom setting 
  7. Attend college field trips, workshops, and events 
  8. Help support other BPNC initiatives 
  9. Other related job duties as needed

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Youth friendly/positive attitude
  • Must be able to pass a background check and fill out all required employment documentation 
  • Good communication with parents, students, and Resource Coordinator 
  • Any changes in the work schedule MUST be previously approved by the Resource Coordinator 
  • Ability to work independently with strong sense of focus, task-oriented, non-judgmental, clear sense of boundaries 
  • Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse families and communities and ability to be culturally sensitive and appropriate 
  • Temporarily remote position 
  • Must be available M-F 3pm-5:30pm

Interested candidates should email resume to egarcia@bpncchicago.org

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