Academic Mentor

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education preferred.
• Teaching degree or certification is not required.
• Experience working with high school-aged students preferred.
• Experience in tutoring, mentoring, youth programs, education, or a similar setting preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, dependable, and committed to supporting student achievement and postsecondary success.
• Comfortable using technology and virtual learning platforms.
• “We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder
• ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.