ABLE Early Childhood, an AmeriCorps program, supports school readiness skills in 3- 6-year-old students. Student Success Mentors will serve full-time in kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms with BRICK Buffalo Academy Charter School. Mentors serve under the guidance of lead teachers and are coached/mentored through daily hands-on service learning.

The BRICK Education Network (BEN) mission is to relentlessly knock down all barriers to students’ academic success. It’s their vision that each and every child will have an unimpeded path to unlocking their limitless potential. As a member of the BRICK Buffalo Academy Charter School team, you will have the rare opportunity to play a critical role in founding a new school that is committed to the success of its students, families, and community. To learn more about BRICK, please visit http://www.brickeducation.org

Position Summary: The Student Success Mentor will work full-time supporting student learning. They will demonstrate and model a passion for purposeful learning through equitable educational practices, preparing students for academic success.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Use developmentally appropriate practices to facilitate activities with groups and individual students
• Submit weekly intervention data
• Participate in morning social emotional learning (SEL) instruction
• Support classroom logistical needs i.e., preparing classroom resources and materials, assisting students unpack in the morning and pack up in the afternoon
• Supervising support during breakfast, lunch, recess, and snack
• Provide targeted support during small group instructional time for both math and literacy
• Participate in schoolwide cultural events and celebrations
• Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities.
• Productivity/personal responsibility, embracing a team player orientation, and maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Demonstrate self-motivation, continual learning, and taking initiative.
• Practice professional and effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Nurturing character that enables the building of a respectful, trusting and loving relationship with children and their families.
• Ethical and professional conduct that enables the building of a respectful, trusting and collaborative relationship with the staff and partners.
• Modeling of appropriate behavior for children, parents, and other staff.
• Adhere to AmeriCorps and BRICK Buffalo Academy Charter School regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Frequent significant decision and problem-solving abilities.
• Significant decision and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work as a team member collaborating with staff, families and community resources.
• Ability to maintain respectful relations and communication with staff, families, students, and community.
• Ability to supervise students and ensure a safe environment.
• Ability to respond to events happening at all times in classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips.

Program Requirements:

• Preference for individuals who reflect the backgrounds of the students served
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply

Other initiatives:

• Participate in occasional physical service projects
• Engage in service opportunities coordinated by the NY AmeriCorps State Commission with approval from the ABLE and school staff

You will receive:

• Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bi-weekly living stipend - $843.67
• Segal Education Award - up to $4,826.50
• Childcare benefits paid by AmeriCorps
• Professional development through monthly trainings
• Loan forbearance and interest accrual payments for qualified student loans

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $1,687.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Buffalo, NY 14211: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location