It is with tremendous excitement that we are officially launching our search for mentors to support the top students in our senior class at Libertas. This initiative is part of our Top 10 Scholars Program and one of our primary focus areas is pairing a mentor with each student based on their educational and career interests. These students have all excelled academically and in addition to having the top GPAs in their class, they are also outstanding role models for their peers. 

Below is an FAQ with more information and here is the official posting for the opportunity with the link to apply. 

FAQ

What is the time commitment for meeting with students?

We are asking mentors to commit to at least 30min every other week from November 2024 to June 2025 during the 10:30am-1:30pm time frame. These meetings would be virtual with the exception of a few important events:

1) October 23rd 5-6pm - Mentor Launch Dinner 

2) May 28th (Time TBD) - Senior Signing Day

What are the student’s specific areas of interest?

Here is a list of each student’s current interests:

Who should apply to mentor?

Anyone over the age of 21 with at least a bachelor's degree who is interested in supporting one of our students in their senior year of high school. You do not need to work in one of the areas of interest above, but prior experience or knowledge of at least one interest area is preferred. 

How will mentors support students?

This will change throughout the year but first, mentors will support students with their college applications by reviewing essays and short responses. Mentors will also coach students on important topics of relevance related to college and career pursuits including email etiquette, financial literacy, and habits of self-care. Lastly, mentors will provide guidance to students on a "Leave a Legacy Project" that they will be presenting at the end of the year.

Is this opportunity compensated?

While we can not offer monetary compensation for this work, we believe that there are numerous intrinsic benefits to mentoring a high-achieving high school student and supporting them as they begin to explore a career field of interest. Please see the flier to learn more about the benefits.

About Libertas Academy

Libertas Academy Charter School (Libertas) is a 6th - 12th grade tuition free public charter school located in Springfield, MA that serves approximately 600 students. Our students represent many unique and intersecting identities: approximately 15% of our students are multilingual learners, 36% of students have a learning difference, and over 96% are students of color.

Top 10 Scholars Program

The Top 10 Scholars Program is an initiative to ensure that our seniors with the top GPAs in their class are supported in their academic and career pursuits during and after this last year at Libertas. A primary focus area of the program will be to pair each student with a mentor in their career area of interest. This 2024-2025 school year is the first year we are piloting this program to see what is replicable for all students in the future.

Apply Now    

To apply, please complete the application survey by 10/4/24: https://bit.ly/LACSTop10MentorApp

View the official opportunity and all details here.