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KPA empowers students to reclaim their education by offering flexible, personalized pathways that meet students where they are, preparing them for graduation and future success. This role supports students in exploring college and career pathways, setting academic goals, removing barriers to education and high school graduation.

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Kalamazoo Prep Academy is seeking a College and Career Readiness Mentor to join our Mission Team. This role supports students in exploring college and career pathways, setting academic goals, removing barriers to education and high school graduation.This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about mentoring students and helping young people overcome challenges to build meaningful futures.RESPONSIBILITIES Assist students on career exploration, college access and employability skills Work as part of the Mission Team to help students set academic goals and stay on track for graduation Assist students with Educational Development Plans (EDPs) and career planning using Xello (no experience with Xello needed) Support post-secondary transitions including FAFSA, scholarships, and college enrollment steps Build partnerships with colleges, employers, and community organizations Organize and supervise college visits, career events, and job exploration opportunities Connect students with community resources that help remove barriers to education Track student progress and maintain records Assist with transportation of students to school, college visits, career events, and related activitiesQualifications Bachelor’s degree preferred Experience working with youth or at-risk student populations preferred Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a chauffeur’s license Successful completion of a background checkCompensation & Schedule Yearly salary: $42,000 Paid Time Off: 120 hours annually Schedule: Year-round position Summer Schedule: Three weeks off during the summer and Fridays off during summer monthsOur MissionKPA empowers students to reclaim their education by offering flexible, personalized pathways that meet students where they are, preparing them for graduation and future success.Join a team that believes in second chances and supports every student on their path to graduation.Company Benefits:<ul><li>Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, & Dental Plans</li><li>8% 401(k) company match</li><li>Life, ADD, STD, LTD 100% paid by the employer</li><li>Voluntary Plans Available</li></ul>For more information on Kalamazoo Prep Academy, please visit our website at <a href="https://covenantacademies.org/kalamazoo/" rel="nofollow">https://kalamazooprepacademy.org/</a>. CS Partners/Partner Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information,  military or veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, height, weight, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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Student success coach and mentor (entry level, paid, full-time) City Year AmeriCorps Member About City Year City Year, an AmeriCorps program, helps students across schools succeed. Teams of City Year AmeriCorps members provide support to students, classrooms and the whole school, helping to ensure that students in schools receive a high-quality education that prepares them with the skills and mindset to thrive and contribute to their community. What You'll Do As a City Year AmeriCorps member, your service will focus on coaching and mentoring elementary, middle and/or high school students. You will help these students earn academic success, improve their attendance, and develop positive behaviors at school. You will plan and monitor individual student progress and work with teachers on whole class instruction, breakout spaces and other in-class student assistance. Role and Responsibilities Experience in all these tasks is not necessary. We provide 2-4 weeks of training at the beginning of the year to support you. Plus, you will work with partner teachers and school staff every step of the way. Support academic coaching and interpersonal development for students: Work with identified students 1:1 and in small groups Develop literacy and/or math skills varying learning activities by student level, answering student questions and encouraging assignment completion Create and implement a behavior management system for students Develop interpersonal skills throughout their day, using proven strategies of learning, practicing, reflection and repetition Collaborate with teachers and team members to collect, record, analyze and monitor individual student progress, participating in facilitated reviews of student data collected and entered into City Year's student data system Create an engaging, safe and healthy classroom space in collaboration with the teacher Support Whole School initiatives to increase engagement with students and families: Support and/or conduct extended day and virtual programming for students before, during and after school including, but not limited to, academic enrichment and intervention, homework support, recreation and student clubs, service learning, and leadership development Create, support and/or co-lead events or programs that recognize and appreciate student growth and/or achievement in math, literacy, attendance, and behavior City Year benefits You will receive: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Curalinc Employee Assistance Program Talkspace Therapy Program Free 3-year membership to Happier Benefit Advocate Center Bi-weekly living stipend Workers' compensation Relocation support Benefits specific to City Year location Career and University partnerships and scholarships City Year / AmeriCorps Uniform parts AmeriCorps and other federally-issued benefits You will be eligible for: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Child care benefits paid by AmeriCorps Loan forbearance and interest accrual payments for qualified student loans Time accrual toward the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, (see Reduction of Education Costs) Income-based Loan Repayment Plan (IBR) Eligibility Requirements City Year AmeriCorps members are as varied as the communities we serve. We're looking for you if you want to build yourself, give back and are ready to change the world. Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (Authorization to work in the U.S. is not sufficient. Those with DACA status unfortunately are not eligible at this time) Be 17-25 by July 1, 2025 Have a GED or high school diploma, some college experience, or college degree Have served no more than three terms in an AmeriCorps state or national program Agree to and complete a background check Be able to begin City Year by July/August 2025 (specific start date varies by location) How to Apply Visit and submit your completed application online. For more information on how to apply, visit: . For more information about this role visit our website.

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