[Hiring] Virtual High School Academic Mentor @Virtual Preparatory Academy of Florida

Role Description

The Academic Mentor provides high-dosage, targeted tutoring to high school students based on their individual academic needs. The position provides small-group support to reinforce essential skills, address learning gaps, and accelerate academic growth and success.

Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face-to-face attendance will be required several times per year to support in-person state testing and student events.

• Provide consistent, high-dosage tutoring to high school students in small groups.
• Deliver targeted support in English, high school mathematics, and other core academic areas based on student needs and data.
• Use provided instructional materials and strategies to reinforce classroom learning and address identified skill gaps.
• Build positive relationships that promote student engagement, confidence, academic ownership, and persistence.
• Support students in developing effective study habits, organization, and strategies for academic success.
• Monitor and document student attendance, participation, and academic progress.
• Communicate student progress and concerns with teachers and school leadership.
• Participate in training and follow school procedures for student safety, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Life benefits – time & peace of mind
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Health benefits – stay well & thrive
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career benefits – keep growing
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals