About McDaniel College:

McDaniel College, recognized nationally among "Colleges that Change Lives" and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 60 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. Visit College website for details.

Job Description:

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be a current student enrolled at McDaniel College, with work study as part of your Financial Aid package.

The Boys & Girls Club is looking for students that are available to work over Jan Term.

This is a community partner site that pays students through work study funds. Students are responsible for own transportation to this location (located .9 miles away from campus). The Boys and Girls Club also provides a shuttle option, if needed.

Position: Mentor

Revision Dates: 8/2/22

Reports to: Senior Program Director, Emmanuel Harvey

Department: Community Engagement

Salary Grade: Tier I

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

Location of Position: Boys & Girls Club, 71 E Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157

Duration of Appointment: Academic School Year

Scope: Working with students ages 6-18 during the Boys & Girls Club after school program in a variety of capacities including homework tutoring and assisting in enrichment activities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide homework assistance and tutoring to children reinforcing the learning concepts presented by their school teachers in the disciplines of reading, writing, mathematics, sciences and other disciplines.
• Provide additional support as needed with reading comprehension.
• Familiarizing yourself with the mission of Boys & Girls Club of America
• Meeting children at their respective bus stops and safely escorting them back to BGCW
• Planning and running BGCW Programs & Clubs
• Assisting partners with special programs brought into the Club for the children
• Keeping the Club and all program areas neat & tidy

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College
• Has work study has part of Financial Aid package
• Must be a team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability and flexibility to do multiple tasks throughout the day
• Ability to respect the confidentiality of all Club members/families
• Prior experience working with children preferred but not required

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status or any other legally protected status. For more information on the College's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit https://www.mcdaniel.edu/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion.

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