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Flexible Schedule
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Baltimore, MD 21217
Higher Achievement closes the opportunity gap during the pivotal middle school years. By leveraging the power of communities, Higher Achievement’s proven model provides a rigorous year-round learning environment, caring role models, and a culture of high expectations, resulting in college-bound scholars with the character, confidence, and skills to succeed. We are looking for volunteers to work with our middle schoolers in one of two ways: 1. Literacy Tutors Literacy Tutors commit 1-3x per week in the afternoon (roughly 4-6pm). While at our school sites, Tutors work with a small group of scholars on reading, writing, and discussion activities to boost their literacy skills and make them more confident readers and writers. No teaching experience required and all lessons and materials will be provided! 2. High School Readiness Mentors Mentors commit 1x per week in the evening (approximately 5:30-6:45pm). As a Mentor, you are paired with a small group of scholars (max. 4) and will work with that same group of scholars for the course of an entire school year. Mentors support scholars as they define and pursue their personal and educational goals, gain awareness of high school, college, and career options, and take steps to access those options through writing, reading, and critical thinking activities. All lessons and materials will be provided! We are looking for volunteers at two sites in Baltimore: Mount Royal Elementary-Middle School 121 McMechen St, Baltimore, MD 21217 Highlandtown 237 Elementary-Middle School 231 S. Eaton Street Baltimore, MD 21224 **Spanish-speakers needed** If you are interested in either opportunity, please fill out this interest form and we'll be in touch: https://higherachievement.formtitan.com/ftfed620701540763402082#/
Date Posted: May 26, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Baltimore, MD 21217
Mentors work with a small group of scholars as they define and pursue their personal and educational goals, gain awareness of high school, college, and career options, and take steps to access those options through writing, reading, and critical thinking activities. Activities and support are provided; no experience is required! Mentoring takes place in person and COVID-19 vaccination is required Mentors commit to attending once per week from approximately 5:30-6:30 p.m. for at least one academic year (September-May). TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION FORM: https://higherachievement.formtitan.com/ftfed620701540763402082#/
Date Posted: May 26, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Washington, DC 20002
Mentors work with a small group of scholars as they define and pursue their personal and educational goals, gain awareness of high school, college, and career options, and take steps to access those options through writing, reading, and critical thinking activities. Activities and support are provided; no experience is required! Mentoring takes place in person and COVID-19 vaccination is required Mentors commit to attending once per week from approximately 5:30-6:30 p.m. for at least one academic year (September-May). TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION FORM: https://higherachievement.formtitan.com/ftfed620701540763402082#/
Date Posted: May 26, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Baltimore, MD 21217
Higher Achievement closes the opportunity gap during the pivotal middle school years. By leveraging the power of communities, Higher Achievement’s proven model provides a rigorous afterschool learning environment, caring role models, and a culture of high expectations, resulting in college-bound scholars with the character, confidence, and skills to succeed. We provide academic enrichment through a holistic approach grounded in social justice principles. Our afterschool program for 5th-8th grade scholars combines small-group, high-impact tutoring with social-emotional skill building, culminating in placement in college preparatory high schools. Our incredible High School Readiness Mentors work with a small group of 5th-8th scholars as they gain awareness of high school, college, and career options. You will support them in taking steps to access those options through writing, reading, and critical thinking activities. No experience needed! Training, lesson plans, and activities will be provided. Mentors are needed once per week from approximately 5:30-6:30 p.m. Our program is based in several schools in the city: Highlandtown Elementary-Middle School (231 S. Eaton Street Baltimore, MD 21224) or Mt Royal Elementary Middle School (121 McMechen St, Baltimore, MD 21217) If interested, please submit an application at https://higherachievement.formtitan.com/ftfed620701540763402082#/ and we’ll be in touch!
Date Posted: May 26, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Baltimore, MD 21217
TO APPLY PLEASE SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION FORM: https://higherachievement.formtitan.com/ftfed620701540763402082#/ Mentors work with a small group of scholars as they define and pursue their personal and educational goals, gain awareness of high school, college, and career options, and take steps to access those options through writing, reading, and critical thinking activities. Activities and support are provided; no experience is required! Mentoring takes place in person and COVID-19 vaccination is required Mentors commit to attending once per week from approximately 5:30-6:30 p.m. for at least one academic year (September-May).
Date Posted: May 26, 2023
