Academic Coach

Position Overview:The Academic Coach partners with students in a personalized, collaborative coaching relationship to strengthen executive function and self-directed learning. The focus of this role is on how students learn — building skills such as time management, task initiation, organization, goal setting, self-monitoring, and emotional regulation to support the content — rather than teaching specific subject content. Academic Coaches support students to become more effective, independent learners who take ownership of their academic success and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

Student Development & Coaching

• Conduct individualized one-on-one academic sessions with students to build executive function skills critical for academic achievement.
• Facilitate development of time management systems, organizational strategies, and structured study routines tailored to each student’s learning profile.
• Help students break down complex projects into actionable steps and support task initiation and follow-through.
• Promote meta-cognition and self-monitoring, enabling students to reflect on and adjust their learning approaches.
• Support emotional regulation and growth mindset development to enhance resilience, motivation, and confidence.

Strength-Based & Holistic Support

• Use a strengths-based coaching philosophy to recognize and build on students’ individual assets while providing scaffolding where needed.
• Address cognitive, emotional, and motivational aspects of learning to support each student’s holistic development.
• Collaborate with parents, educators, specialists, and, where applicable, align work with students’ 504 Plans or IEPs to ensure cohesive academic support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or related field.
• Valid and current teaching certification with at least five years of teaching experience.
• Experience working with children (K-12) in educational or coaching settings, particularly with neurodivergent students.
• Strong understanding of executive function skills and evidence-based strategies for development of time management, organization, and self-regulated learning.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students, families, teachers, and educational partners.
• Ability to individualize coaching approaches based on diverse learner profiles.

Desired Skills & Attributes (not required)

• Experience or certification in special education.
• Empathy and a strengths-focused mindset.
• Patience and the ability to scaffold skills gradually toward independence.
• Proficiency in goal setting, progress tracking, and reflective feedback.
• Comfortable using educational technology and planning tools.
• Commitment to inclusive, neurodiversity-affirming practices.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Flexible coaching sessions scheduled with students (in-person and/or virtual); scheduling is coordinated between the Academic Coach and the student’s family/teachers.
• Collaboration with families and school staff as appropriate.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development in executive function coaching and learner support.

Pay: $45.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45