South Asian Youth Action Inc.·New York
The mentor will design and implement engaging, age-appropriate curricula while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for middle school students. They are responsible for providing academic support, monitoring student activities, and serving as a positive role model.
Mentor for Middle School Program, Elmhurst (MS 102), Queens (Part-Time Position) South Asian Youth Action (SAYA)
Are you interested in a career in education? Do you want to gain professional skills? As a Mentor at South Asian Youth Action (SAYA), you can gain valuable experience in youth development while developing professional skills transferable to any setting. SAYA is committed to providing its employees opportunities for growth and room for creativity in a supportive community environment.
Belong. Grow. Thrive.
South Asian Youth Action (SAYA) is an inclusive, South Asian-focused 501(c)3 youth development organization. Through our innovative, holistic approach, we work toward educational equity by providing opportunities and resources to less privileged New York City youth, ensuring they are empowered academically, emotionally, and socially to become engaged community members.
Established in 1996, SAYA provides valuable life skills and holistic, impactful programming to underserved New York City youth. As one of the first South Asian organizations created in the United States, SAYA is the only organization of its kind in the NYC metropolitan area providing inclusive and secular comprehensive youth development services while centering our community’s experiences. Today, SAYA provides programming at eight elementary, middle, and high schools in Queens and Brooklyn, along with our Elmhurst-based community center - serving a growing number of youths across all sites each year.
A key tenet of our work is cultivating vital social and emotional learning (SEL) skills such as belonging, confidence, and self-efficacy through intentionally designed, research-based curricula. Across our organization, services tailored for different age groups include leadership and identity development, academic support that bridges learning gaps, comprehensive college preparation, and activities that nurture creativity and build positive peer connections.
As a Mentor for a middle school after school program, you will design an engaging and intellectually stimulating experience for students while supervising and ensuring the safety of the youth under your care. You will develop a rapport, provide guidance, and serve as a role model for youth.
Reports to: Program Director
$22-$24 an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an in-person position for the school year from August through June with potential rehire for summer and the following year.
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The candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including youth, teachers, school administrations, parents, and other staff. They will be able to work as part of a team with the school community and other SAYA programs. They will be able to consider situations from multiple perspectives in order to avoid and manage conflict.
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The candidate will be comfortable adapting to changing circumstances. They will be able to work with youth of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
SAYA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Candidates must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, with a bachelor's degree or current college enrollment preferred. Prior experience working with school-age children is required, along with the ability to pass background checks and medical clearance.
Market context
Middle school mentor roles in New York are often tied to student support, attendance, and academic engagement, so schools look for candidates who can build trust with school-age children and work reliably in a school setting. These roles can be competitive because they often prefer a bachelor’s degree or current college enrollment, along with prior experience, background clearance, and medical clearance. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform with the original posting so you can confirm fit quickly and save research time.