Guest Mentor

JOB TITLE: Guest Mentor SUPERVISORS: HOLLA School Administrators ABOUT: HOLLA School is a public, tuition-free K-5 charter school sponsored by the Reynolds School District. Our foundational belief is ALL children are abundant, brilliant and creative. The HOLLA School mission is to change the academic narratives of Black, Brown and Indigenous youth by honoring lived experiences, catalyzing genius and centering joy.

COMPENSATION: $19.30/hour, 8 hour days GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: The goal of the HOLLA School Guest Mentor is to relationally connect with students, staff and families; to be a positive role model in the classroom; and to support the functioning of the school in the absence of another Team Member. The Guest Mentor embodies the HOLLA School values, and supports changing the academic narrative for Black, Brown and Indigenous youth. The Guest Mentor provides classroom support for a Classroom Teacher as they guide the class through a lesson by preparing materials, interacting with students and supervising projects.

Each Guest Mentor’s role will vary depending on the needs of the classroom, students, and school day. The Guest Mentor will focus on utilizing culturally responsive, relational, trauma-informed and restorative practices to support students. The Guest Mentor provides in-class, small group and 1-to-1 student support as needed. Guest Mentors often support unstructured times such as lunch and recess by being a a pro-active presence for students, preventing unsafe interaction and supporting conflict resolution as needed.

Guest Mentors may also support in areas beyond the classroom, as qualified and mutually agreed upon by school administration and the Guest Mentor, including support for meal service (requiring a valid food handlers card) and Front Desk duties. Hours are not predictable, and opportunities for work may be offered late at night or early in the morning. GUEST MENTOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The role of Guest Mentor at HOLLA School is a unique and critical position. The primary focus is on supporting student engagement in learning. Guest Mentors establish rapport, encourage student development and foster a nurturing environment for each learner they encounter.

Responsibilities can include but are not limited to: coordinating activities with the Lead or Classroom Teacher; supporting learners with assignments like reading, basic arithmetic, science, history or art under the guidance of the classroom instructor; setting up classroom supplies, leading small group activities, supporting small group breakout sessions, providing students with 1:1 support or social emotional check-ins like, "How is your day going? Let's talk about it." or playing a game or specific activity for the child's benefit and well-being as set forth by the school team.

Other duties include collecting data on teacher-created forms, attending professional development meetings, functioning as a point of connection between home and school for our families and…

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