Radnor A Better Chance (ABC) provides talented students from historically underserved communities the opportunity to attend Radnor High School while living in a supportive, family-style residential program during the school year. Although we are a co-ed program, we are seeking a Female Resident Mentor who will live on-site in the girls’ quarters of the Radnor ABC house and play a key role in supporting all Scholars’ academic, social, and emotional success.
Resident Mentors work closely with the Resident Director(s) (RD), supervise evening study halls, provide tutoring, model positive behavior, develop relationships with the scholars, and help maintain a warm, structured household community. The primary focus of the role is positive role modeling, and encouraging academic excellence.
Learn more about our program at radnorabc.org.
Key Responsibilities Academic Support & Tutoring
- Build supportive, trusting relationships with scholars
- Serve as a positive role model and mentor
- Foster a welcoming, respectful, and structured residential environment
- Encourage responsibility, accountability, and personal growth
- Participate in community dinners, house activities, and special events
- Attend extracurricular activities and school events when possible
- Academic Support
- Supervise study hall and provide academic guidance
- Help scholars develop effective study habits, note-taking skills, organization systems, and time-management strategies
- Monitor academic progress and identify students who may benefit from additional support
- Assist scholars in preparing for quizzes, tests, projects, and exams
- Encourage independence, self-advocacy, and confidence in the classroom Residential Community Support
Community & Professional Conduct
- Maintain appropriate boundaries, respect, and professionalism with scholars and staff
- Uphold all program expectations and contribute to a safe, positive household culture
- Communicate academic, behavioral, or social concerns to the Resident Director
- Collaborate closely with fellow staff members to support scholar success
- Help maintain a safe, respectful, and positive household culture
Compensation, Schedule & Benefits
- Private bedroom in the Radnor ABC house
- Meals provided during weeknights - must participate on duty nights, encouraged but not required on other nights
- Monthly stipend of $500 (volunteer allowance)
- Schedule:
- 1–2 weeknights: attend family style dinner, manage study hall (7:00–9:00 PM), and monitor the house until lights out (midnight)
- 1 weekend per month: on duty, providing round-the-clock supervision
- Participation in weekday dinners (6:00–7:00 PM) on assigned study hall night and additionally whenever possible
- While not on duty more than stated, the expectation is the Resident Mentor will reside at the home to build the home-like environment
- Attend required staff meetings, monthly weekend activities, and support scholars by attending some of their extracurricular activities
- Located in Wayne, PA, walking distance to downtown Wayne and public transportation (train and bus)
- Compatible with graduate school or daytime employment (must not conflict with duty hours)
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience mentoring academically motivated high school students
- A valuable role for those pursuing careers or graduate studies in education, counseling, or youth development
- Leadership experience in a mission-driven, close-knit residential community
- Direct impact on the academic and personal growth of exceptional young people striving to improve their lives and futures
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience working with adolescents or tutoring experience (experience with students of color is especially helpful)
- Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to enforce rules fairly
- Maturity and strong interpersonal skills
- Vehicle, valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred
- Evening and weekend availability and willingness to engage fully in residential life
Clearances
All staff are required to show clean clearances from several reporting agencies - FBI, State Child Abuse, Criminal History, State Department of Transportation (Diver’s record), as well as CPR certification before being hired. If hired, the program will cover the costs of the clearances if the candidate does not already possess.
Child Abuse Reporting Requirements
All individuals working directly with Scholars are mandated reporters under Pennsylvania law. Resident Mentors must complete the online Mandated Reporter Training for which the program will help coordinate.
*Please include a letter of interest.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $500.00 per month
Work Location: In person
