Student Advocate

Phipps Neighborhoods•New York, NY

About The Position

Student Advocate will work closely with either elementary, middle and/or high school students, helping them to achieve their best in both academic and non-academic settings. He/she develops, implements, and participates in a range of activities all geared towards assisting students with positive enrichment that transcends their school career. Student Advocates will help students develop intrinsic and individualized strategies for meeting their goals and improving their academic and social skills. The primary goal of a Student Advocate is to provide support and structures to students to help them graduate, increase their daily attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism. The Student Advocate will meet this goal by facilitating small group interventions, and helping identify specific student needs.

Requirements

The candidate must have at least a High School Diploma or HSE, minimum of 12 college credits preferred
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as strong classroom management skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills and computer literacy
Enthusiasm, creativity and initiative
A sense of humor and a sense of urgency
Candidate should be able to multitask and take direction well
Able to deal with crisis in an appropriate manner
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish speaking) preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate success mentoring and enrichment activities designed to improve attendance and academic performance of students
Provide supervision and ensure the safety of students at all times including scheduled events either in or out of the school building.
Engage students in a wide range of project-based learning activities
Accurately monitor student attendance during day school and after school activities
Develop lesson plans and curriculum in accordance with program schedule, programmatic themes, objectives and outcomes
Conduct attendance interventions with students and/or parents.
Document student progress as it relates to student achievement, successes, and attendance.
Plan and facilitate group workshops that promote student success and identify areas of concern.
Support school initiatives, such as lunch groups, push-ins/classroom supports, and advisories.
Establish a comfortable environment for students while adhering to and continuing the implementation of clear, consistent age-appropriate expectations and rules.
Maintain a professional working relationship with students, parents and school personnel.
Model appropriate practices and behaviors at all times.
Uphold Phipps Neighborhoods policies and procedures
Ensure proper use of supplies and materials
Maintain ongoing open communication with parents, students and school personnel.
Communicate with all staff, parents, students and community members respectfully and politely thus ensuring the reputation and integrity of Phipps Neighborhoods Inc.
Attend staff meetings, professional development workshops and program events.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Community School Director.