Position Type

Adult Learning Mentor

Position Classification

Non-Exempt

Salary

$35,000

Job Location

Hybrid - 4141 Mitchell St, Detroit MI 48207

Overview

Reimagine Education, LLC is a privately-owned management company for Michigan International Prep School, a publicly funded Cyber Charter School.

Philosophy

At Michigan International Prep School, we want our students to pursue what makes them different. No two people are identical, and it doesn’t make sense to treat them like they are. That’s why we create a unique learning pathway for every MIPS learner, built around their talents, interests, location, and schedule. Students are first in our school.

Position Description

Reimagine Education, LLC is seeking an innovative Lead Adult Learning Mentor who will play a critical role in the Michigan International Prep School. This position has the primary responsibility of building relationships. This person will have the ability to work well with other teachers, staff, students, and parents while handling multiple tasks. The successful candidate will be comfortable with productive change and embrace the opportunity to be part of a team reshaping the way students engage in and demonstrate learning. This position will report directly to the Director of Adult Learning.

Qualifications

Associates degree or higher. (Meeting Highly Qualified Status)
Works well with a team
Experience working with at-risk young adults preferred
Collaborate to build a village around the students and families to make everyone around you better including staff and students.
Strong customer service and communication skills that allow the ability to handle multiple tasks at one in an effective and efficient manner.
Be a self starter and independent thinker that possesses a pleasant and positive “can do” attitude towards all stakeholders
Face challenges with students with a growth mindset that provides every student an individualized and differentiated positive educational experience, minimizing the risk of individuals being overlooked
Technological skills, computer knowledge, and ability to rapidly adapt to new technology (Chrome, Google, and etc.)
Experience working with Edgenuity, PowerSchool, and Google Suite preferred

Essential Duties

Attend all required meetings including Professional Development and staff meetings
Assist with student registration and enrollment, developing and maintaining the students’ Educational Development Plan (EDP)
Responsible for building a relationship and personal connection with students; creating trusting relationships with their students through open communication, accountability, and competency
Follow all procedures and protocols to accurately activate, monitor, and close out classes in the learning platform based on student schedule and maintain target/end dates
Set weekly, monthly and yearly goals that are both academic and non-academic with students and track them daily to tailor and target your mentoring approach to the individual to provide equitable opportunities for success
Meet with students and provide progress reports weekly
Help students to build soft skills (communication, time management, goal setting, good habits, and self-reflection)
Help students find their “Why” and what comes after school, pushing adult learners out of their comfort zones to foster growth and development and teach them how to self-advocate
Follow all procedures and protocols for keeping and sharing records, legal documents, and notes of student communication in a timely manner
Conduct student orientations. Clearly communicate expectations of being a MIP’s Student and the Michigan Merit Curriculum Graduation Requirements
Connect students with teachers, administrators, and staff as needed; including utilizing the Student Support Team for resources that are non-academic
The ability to use, record, and analyze data for advising students on engagement, time management, academic progress reports, and student performance
Be part of the team for IEP’s and 504’s, work with Special Education Teachers to ensure students are getting their educational needs met
Carry out other duties and obligations that are determined to facilitate the school’s mission, goals, standards, and Education Program
Mentor must honor written Board Policies, Employee Handbook, and Administrative Regulations
Mentor must be able to work from a designated Learning Lab as scheduled
Mentor must be able to stand for a minimum of 30 minutes at a time
Mentor must be able to lift 25lbs
Mentor must be able to move throughout the Learning Lab
Mentor must be able to sit in chair for long intervals

Required Documents

All applicants are required to submit a completed application, cover letter, and resume.

Reimagine Education, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The position is subject to Reimagine Education, LLC policy, rules, and regulations. As Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, It is the policy of the Michigan International Prep School and Reimagine Education, LLC that no person shall on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or disability be excluded from participation and be denied the benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under program or activity and in employment, further Reimagine Education, LLC strictly adheres to the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and all Michigan Department of Education policies and regulations prohibiting discrimination.

Benefits

● 401(k)
● Dental insurance
● Health insurance
● Life insurance
● Vision insurance