K-12 Student Mentor – (Only Accepting Applications from College Students) Part-time

Job Description

Apple Pi Education is seeking College Student Mentors to join our Math Your Mind Mentorship Program. This role is ideal for college students interested in education STEM youth mentorship or community engagement.

Mentors work alongside lead facilitators to support K-12 students during interactive math activities and help create a positive encouraging learning environment. Your primary goal will be to support students in building their mathematics identities helping them see themselves as capable and confident problem solvers.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor Small Groups: Work with 210 students at a time to provide focused support and engagement.
  

• Support Weekly Sessions: Commit to working with students once a week to ensure consistency and relationship building.
  

• Facilitate Learning: Support lead facilitators during after-school math workshops (in-person or online) focusing primarily on grades 47 while supporting K-12 students generally.
  

• Build Confidence: Assist students during hands-on activities games and problem-solving challenges helping them build a strong positive identity around mathematics.
  

• Be a Role Model: Share your personal story and interests (hobbies sports arts) to show that being "math smart" goes hand-in-hand with being a fun well-rounded individual.
  

• Provide Encouragement: Offer individualized support to students as needed modeling curiosity teamwork and positive behavior.
  

• Operational Support: Help with classroom setup material organization cleanup and monitoring student engagement.
  

Program Details

• Program Type: After-School Instructional Program (Math Your Mind Mentorship)
  

• Delivery: Hybrid (In-Person and Online)
  

• Student Group Size: Small groups of 210 students
  

• Program Length: 15 weeks
  

• Structure: 2 groups of approximately 15 students total (mentors work with smaller breakouts)
  

Qualifications

• Education: Current college student. Majors in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) Education Psychology or related fields are encouraged to apply.
  

• Experience: Experience working with children or teens (tutoring camps mentoring coaching etc.) is preferred but not required.
  

• Skills & Requirements:
  

• Eager to inspire the next generation of mathematical minds.
  

• Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
  

• Comfortable working with students in grades K12 (specifically grades 47).
  

• Genuine interest in math learning and youth development.
  

• Reliable transportation to and from the school site (for in-person sessions).
  

• Access to a reliable computer and internet connection (for online sessions).
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid training
  

• Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
  

• Valuable hands-on experience in education and mentorship
  

Job Type & Schedule

• Part-time