Residential Mentor (Residential Program Personnel)

Thrive Academy • Baton Rouge, LA

110d

About The Position

THRIVE is a school unlike any other - one of the first boarding schools in the country serving at-risk students. The mission of THRIVE is to empower students from underserved Louisiana communities and prepare them academically and personally for success in college and beyond. THRIVE aims to reach this goal through a world-class school in a boarding setting. Serving grades six through twelve, THRIVE will provide the students and families of Louisiana with a never before-seen service - a free public boarding school. By combining the best educational methods with a 24-hour supportive environment, THRIVE seeks to provide students with a place to learn where nothing can get in the way.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge or background in working with at-risk children and youth
• Strong communication skills
• Enthusiasm and patience for working with middle and high school age students
• Willingness to work hard and with fidelity
• Organized

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise 5-10 7th thru 12th grade students in the boarding program
• Mentor students to help support their growth mentally, academically, and socially
• Keenly monitor and track student behavior
• Implement the THRIVE boarding program with fidelity
• Communicate weekly with parents and families
• Set a positive example by being a role model for students in the program
• Plan and implement programs and activities to do with students
• Mediate conflicts and promote a positive living environment
• Assigned bus riding duties on Sundays
• Monitor evening detention as assigned
• Build positive relationships with staff members to promote family environment
• Other duties as assigned
• Help students to learn cook and clean to maintain a healthy living environment
• Assist students with homework nightly during study hall including some tutoring when necessary
• Document food services required meal counts
• Support students in meeting dress code requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED