Academic Mentor - CuriousJr. (K3-K10)

**Job Title:** Academic Mentor (Grades 3rd to 10th) – Work from Home **Location:** Remote (WFH) **Employment Type:** Full\-time/Part\-time **Timings:** 12:00 pm to 9:15 pm **Subjects:** Mathematics, Science, English and S.S.T. **Job Description:** Link **About the Role:** We are looking for passionate **Academic Mentors** to guide students in **Grades 3rd to 10th** across subjects like Math, Science, English, and Social Studies. Your role will be to **support, mentor, and simplify learning** for young students in an engaging online environment. **Key Responsibilities** **1\. Student Mentoring and Academic Support** * Conduct regular Doubt sessions with assigned students. * Provide academic guidance based on each student’s learning needs and goals. * Support students in building discipline, study habits, time management, and confidence. * Offer personalized attention to students who need extra support. * Help students stay aligned with classwork, homework, projects, and exam preparation. **2\. Performance Tracking and Monitoring** * Track daily attendance, homework completion, class participation, and test performance. * Maintain accurate academic records for each assigned student. * Analyze performance trends and identify students who are underperforming. * Conduct root cause analysis for low performance, absenteeism, or lack of engagement. * Prepare performance updates and share observations with relevant stakeholders. **3\. Parent Communication and Engagement** * Communicate regularly with parents through calls, messages, WhatsApp, or scheduled meetings. * Update parents on student progress, attendance, behavioral concerns, and improvement plans. * Address parent concerns in a timely and professional manner. * Build trust and maintain a strong parent\-mentor relationship. * Ensure parents are aware of academic expectations, upcoming assessments, and action plans. **4\. PTMs and Student Review Meetings** * Plan and conduct monthly PTMs (Parent\-Teacher Meetings) or academic review discussions. * Share student progress reports, strengths, challenges, and next steps during meetings. * Document discussion points and agreed action items after each PTM. * Follow up with parents and students on improvement commitments. **5\. Coordination with Teachers and Internal Teams** * Collaborate with subject teachers to gather feedback on student performance and classroom behavior. * Work closely with academic coordinators, operations teams, and faculty to resolve student\-related issues. * Escalate serious academic or behavioral concerns to the relevant team members when needed. * Support smooth communication between students, parents, and faculty. **6\. Improvement Planning and Intervention** * Create individual improvement plans for students who are struggling academically. * Monitor the effectiveness of intervention strategies and revise them when required. * Encourage consistent student participation and accountability. * Motivate students through regular follow\-ups and positive reinforcement. * Ensure timely action for students at risk of falling behind. **Roles and Deliverables** The Academic Mentor will be expected to: * Manage a set of assigned students and maintain regular contact with them. * Ensure student attendance, doubt sessions remain at healthy levels. * Maintain updated records of student performance and communication history. * Conduct PTMs and follow\-up sessions as per schedule. * Submit reports on student progress, concerns, interventions, and outcomes. * Contribute to improvement in student retention, satisfaction, and academic performance. **Required Qualifications** * Graduate in any discipline and able to cater doubt for Mathematics, Science, Eng and S.S.T. * **B.Ed. preferred.** * 1 to 3 years of experience in teaching, mentoring, academic counseling, or student support roles. * Experience working with school students, especially in grades 3 to 10, is preferred. * Timing will be from 12:00 pm to 9:15 pm \|\| WFH **Required Skills and Competencies** **Communication Skills** * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to speak confidently with students, parents, and faculty. * Good listening skills and empathy while handling student and parent concerns. **Mentoring and Student Management** * Ability to guide, motivate, and counsel students in a supportive manner. * Strong understanding of student behavior and learning needs. * Patience and problem\-solving approach while handling academic challenges. **Organizational Skills** * Ability to manage multiple students and track records systematically. * Strong follow\-up and coordination skills. * Attention to detail in reporting and documentation. **Analytical Skills** * Ability to analyze academic performance and identify patterns or concerns. * Skill in performing root cause analysis for poor student outcomes. * Ability to recommend effective solutions and action plans. **Technical Skills** * Comfortable using digital platforms and tools for teaching, reporting, and communication. * Familiarity with Excel/Google Sheets, LMS platforms, WhatsApp, video calling tools, and basic reporting systems.