What are the responsibilities and job description for the 23-24 Action Team Mentor (Propel High School Scholars only) position at Propel Schools Opportunities?
The High School Scholar Mentors will have a dual role in the afterschool program.
- Scholar Mentors will work with Mentor Leaders to learn “how to” be a good mentor/role model for middle school scholars. The responsibilities of a High School Mentors will include but are not limited to the following; valuing what others have to say, developing trust and respect, maintaining confidentiality, helping mentee to increase confidence and self esteem by listening and creating strategies, assisting with the transition into high school.
- Mentors will take the lead on the Afterschool Action Team. The Propel Action Team is a scholar centered high school youth leadership group that meets regularly throughout the school year to discuss, strategize and address issues affecting them both in their schools and communities. Action Team members will learn the importance of civic participation in making change. They also learn about how to advocate for themselves and their interests.
High School Mentors will be required to commit to the following:
- Work with Adult Mentors on all projects
- Attend all Mentor meetings and trainings
- Mentor younger scholars during the afterschool program
- Participate in the youth portion of the EMPOWER conference (overnight trip to Lancaster, PA)
- Participate in Afterschool Advocacy Day (overnight trip to Harrisburg, PA)
All candidates will be required to go through an interview process via zoom.
Requirements:
- TB Test
- Act 34 Criminal Clearance
- Act 114 FBI Clearance
- Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance
- Mandated Reporter Training
- Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure
- Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Disclosure
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