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Job ID: 5426470

Job Description

* This is a stipended position and is only open to current, eligible, BPS employees whose current job status allows them to participate in this opportunity.*

Department: Office of Teaching and Learning

Reports To: Director of Equitable Student Programs, Mentorship, and Targeted Populations

Stipend: Up to $5,000 for the 2025–2026 School Year

Program Overview:

The 10 Boys Initiative is a Tier 2 intervention within Boston Public Schools designed to address the academic and social-emotional disparities experienced by Black and Brown female students . The program aims to build self-efficacy, belonging, and academic engagement by providing culturally responsive mentorship and holistic support.

Through structured experiences such as Rites of Passage, Real Talk, and Journey to Sisterhood, students will engage in transformative practices that strengthen their identity, resilience, and leadership. The initiative also provides targeted support for students identified with chronic absenteeism through the BPS Early Warning Indicator platform .

Position Overview:

The Office of Teaching and Learning seeks dynamic and committed school-based educators or staff to serve as Lead Mentors for the 10 Boys Initiative. Lead Mentors play a pivotal role in guiding both students and school-based mentors through relationship-driven mentorship, academic encouragement, and cultural empowerment.

Lead Mentors will act as a liaison between school mentors and Director, coordinate community partnerships, and help ensure that each participating school delivers impactful programming that fosters brotherhood, growth, and academic success for young men of color.

What You Will Do As A Lead Mentor:

+ Co-Plan and co/facilitate boys/girls end of year convening.

+ Plan and co/facilitate monthly convenings with school based mentors.

+ Provide support to mentors as needed.

+ Maintain accurate attendance and rolling agendas for all convenings.

+ Seek out community based partners and other resources.

+ Collaborate with community partners in efforts to provide access to opportunities for mentees.

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Mentor

+ Co-plan and co-facilitate the end-of-year Boys/Girls Convening .

+ Plan and lead monthly mentor Cohort Connections to support school-based mentors in effective implementation.

+ Provide ongoing coaching and technical assistance to cohort of school mentors.

+ Maintain accurate attendance records, agendas, and documentation for Cohort connection meetings.

+ Identify and engage community-based partners to enhance student opportunities.

+ Collaborate across schools and departments to align mentoring practices with district equity goals.

As a School-Based Mentor

+ Collaborate with the 10 Girls mentoring team to refine best mentoring practices .

+ Conduct weekly mentoring sessions (1.5–2 hours) with assigned students.

+ Record attendance and progress data within the designated BPS platform.

+ Guide students in completing a culminating project to be presented at the program’s conclusion.

+ Maintain consistent communication with teachers and families to support student progress.

+ Identify and connect students with additional support to reduce truancy or academic risk.

+ Design and lead enriching, culturally relevant experiences such as field trips, travel, and creative projects.

+ Empower students to set short-term and long-term personal goals and celebrate their progress.

Qualifications

+ Proven leadership experience within or beyond the school community.

+ Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and the advancement of Black and Brown females .

+ Strong ability to build authentic, culturally responsive relationships with students.

+ Minimum of three years of professional experience in education, youth development, or related urban settings.

+ Exceptional communication, organization, and collaboration skills .

+ Ability to work both independently and collaboratively , exercising sound judgment and integrity.

Compensation

Lead Mentors will receive a stipend of up to $5,000 for their participation in the 2025–2026 school year.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn. If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at [email protected].

Position Type: --

Job Categories:

Instructional Support, Teacher Mentor

Student Services, Teacher Mentor

Contact Information

Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources

2300 Washington Street

Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119

Email: [email protected]