Mentor Position

 
 


A mentor at Mosaico helps students: 

  • identify what they’re looking for in an education

  • define their priorities and area of study 

  • develop a personalized list of universities where they can be happy and successful 

  • brainstorm, draft, and edit personal, creative essays that they can be proud of

  • improve academically in school subjects

  • prepare for standardized tests like the SAT/ACT/TOEFL/IELTS/DET 

  • complete the college application process

  • find purpose in their next step after high school

Hours and Compensation

We have full schedules during the fall semester and fewer students during the spring and summer. Seeing as classes fluctuate over the course of the semester, mentors are not guaranteed a certain number of classes.  That being said, as mentors we teach approximately 50-60 hours of class per month in the fall (August - January), 30-40 hours per month in the spring (February - May) and 20 hours per month in the summer (June - July). Most mentors teach all their classes on zoom in the afternoons from Monday to Thursday. Mentors may also choose to work on the weekend or during academic breaks, but this is not required. 

Mentors are paid $750 MXN per hour for pathways (our academic orientation program) and college guidance classes, $700 MXN per hour for test prep classes, and $600 MXN per hour for academic support classes. 

Ideally, we’re looking for mentors based in Mexico City, since every Wednesday, our mentors participate in paid professional development in-person team meetings in the Condesa area. Meetings are two hours long and mentors receive $500 MXN for attending. In these meetings, mentors support one another with school lists, essay revisions, and current challenges with students. Additionally, mentors will have the opportunity to participate in the development of our social justice workshops and nonprofit projects. Mosaico offers and prioritizes comprehensive on-going training for new mentors. 

Desired Credentials

  • Bachelor’s Degree 

  • Passion for counseling, teaching, and mentorship

  • High Ethical Standards 

  • Teaching experience, ideally with teens

  • Collaborative team player and creative problem solver 

  • Willingness to learn and take on new challenges 

  • Organized and detail-oriented in order to keep track of school research and help student meet deadlines 

  • Fluency and excellent writing and editing abilities in English 

  • Proficiency in Spanish

The following credentials are preferred, but not required: 

  • Experience teaching IB SL and HL Math, IB Chemistry, IB Physics, IB Biology, and/or Calculus

  • Experience guiding students through college applications for the United States, Canada, and/or Europe

  • Experience teaching the SAT and/or ACT

  • Experience with curriculum development, social justice work, and/or facilitating workshops

New mentors would begin work with Mosaico Mentors starting in August 2024. If you are interested in applying, please send your resume to contact@mosaicomentors.com.