K-12 Student Mentor – (Only Accepting Applications from College Students) Part-time

September 7, 2026

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Organization: Apple Pi Education Location: Remote (Work from Home) Job Type: Part-Time Contract (1099) Program: Math Your Mind Mentorship Program

Job Description

Apple Pi Education is seeking College Student Mentors to join our Virtual Math Your Mind Mentorship Program. This role is ideal for college students interested in education, STEM, youth mentorship, or community engagement who want to make an impact from anywhere.

Mentors work alongside lead facilitators to support K-12 students during interactive online math activities and help create a positive, encouraging digital learning environment. Your primary goal will be to support students in building their mathematics identities, helping them see themselves as capable and confident problem solvers.

Key Responsibilities

Mentor Small Groups (Virtual): Manage and lead virtual breakout rooms with 2–10 students, ensuring focused support and active participation via video conference.
Support Weekly Sessions: Commit to logging in for weekly sessions to ensure consistency and build strong virtual relationships with students.
Facilitate Digital Learning: Support lead facilitators during online math workshops, guiding students through digital math tools, virtual manipulatives, and screen-sharing activities (focusing primarily on grades 4–7 while supporting K-12 students generally).
Build Confidence: Help students overcome "math anxiety" during online games and problem-solving challenges, fostering a safe space where mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities.
Be a Role Model: Share your personal story and interests (hobbies, sports, arts) to show that being "math smart" goes hand-in-hand with being a fun, well-rounded individual.
Provide Encouragement: Offer individualized support to students as needed, modeling curiosity, teamwork, and positive behavior.
Virtual Classroom Support: Assist with managing the chat box, monitoring student engagement/cameras, helping with technical troubleshooting, and ensuring a smooth flow during the session.

Program Details

Program Type: Virtual After-School Instructional Program (Math Your Mind Mentorship)
Delivery: 100% Online (Zoom/Google Meet/etc.)
Student Group Size: Small groups of 2–10 students (Breakout Rooms)
Program Length: 15 weeks

Structure: Mentors support a larger cohort (approx. 15 students total) by leading smaller virtual breakout sessions.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: Current college student. Majors in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Education, Psychology, or related fields are encouraged to apply.
Experience: Experience working with children or teens (tutoring, camps, mentoring, coaching, etc.) is preferred but not required. Previous experience with online tutoring or remote learning is a plus.

Skills & Requirements:

Eager to inspire the next generation of mathematical minds.
Positive attitude and strong verbal communication skills suitable for a video-call environment.
Comfortable working with students in grades K–12 (specifically grades 4–7).
Genuine interest in math, learning, and youth development.
Tech-savvy: Comfortable using video conferencing tools (Zoom, Teams, etc.) and navigating digital browser-based tools.

Technical Requirements:

Access to a reliable computer with a working webcam and microphone.
Strong, stable high-speed internet connection suitable for video streaming.
Ability to work from a quiet, distraction-free space during program hours.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary $20-30 per hour
Paid training (including training on virtual facilitation tools).
Valuable hands-on experience in education, remote work, and digital mentorship.

Job Type & Schedule

Contract (1099): This is a temporary, independent contract position. Taxes are not withheld.
Part-Time: Hours are limited to scheduled program times and training.

Location: 100% Remote / Virtual.

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