ELI Mentor, Summer Program

The Harker School•San Jose, CA

45d

About The Position

We are seeking ELI Advanced Class Mentors for our Summer Program! About our Summer Program Summer programs at Harker include a wide variety of academic and recreational offerings. We offer an academically focused K - 5 Summer Camp; the Summer Institute for Middle and High School-aged students; and our English Language Institute for international students. Our summer programs reflect our commitment to providing Bay Area children with a dynamic and exciting educational experience. Click here to learn more about our Summer Program: http://www.harker.org/summer Position Summary Provide a positive environment for campers to learn and develop lifelong skills. Provide mentorship, tutoring and companionship to students. He/she shall be responsible for maintaining the physical and emotional safety of the campers.

Requirements

A current or recently graduated student.
Experience in test-taking such as the SSAT, PSAT or SAT and strong academic integrity

Nice To Haves

Working proficiency in a second language - Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese or Korean is preferred
Experience working with children (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide a positive environment for students to learn English.
Help with activities and special events during recreation times if required.
Ability to communicate and work with students in the class, and provide necessary academic instruction and direction.
Ability to communicate and help students on health and safety concerns and during emergency procedures.
Ability to observe student academic progress and behavior, understand the materials being taught, and enforce appropriate behavior-management techniques if required.
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the position.
Follow program schedule as directed by ELI director.
Work independently with students following guidelines set by teacher.
Meet any deadlines set by ELI Director, Teacher or Teaching Assistant.
Communicate with teacher regarding student issues, either academic or behavioral issues.
Act as a translator for students when language issues arise.
Follow program schedule as directed by ELI director.
Work independently with students following guidelines set by teacher.
Assist with any supervision responsibilities asked.
Communicate with teacher regarding student issues, either academic or behavioral.
Supervise students on Field Trips and Recreation if required.
Set a good example for students including punctuality, dress, language and behavior.
Interact appropriately with parents during pick-up and drop off times if needed
Assisting with extra activities as documented on the ELI Calendar if needed.
Orientation Evening Translation if needed.
Organize and run games and activities during Recreation time if needed.
Attend field trip and special events if needed.