Coaches for Grades K-12
Best Foot Forward
We are currently hiring part-time coaches to work directly with students in grades K-12.
- Employment Type: Part-time (20-28 hours per week)
- Schedule: Monday – Friday between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM (flexible within that window)
- Location: Various schools across Palm Beach County (reliable transportation required). Gas stipend is provided.
- Compensation:$23-$25 per hour.
- Please note: This is a stand-alone role and is not intended to supplement a full-time teaching job.
K-7 ACADEMIC COACH:
The Academic Coach will provide one-on-one support with a focus on reading, writing, comprehension and general learning skills for our students in kindergarten through 7th grade.
- Meet with students on a weekly basis at the student’s school, during the school day, to provide one-on-one instruction/ intervention services with a focus on reading
- Collaborate with classroom teachers
- Utilize various teaching techniques to match a student’s learning style
- Assess students using a variety of measures to determine specific instructional needs
- Participate in student meetings as necessary
- Maintain confidentiality of students’ personal information
8-12 GRADUATION COACH:
The Graduation Coach will support our students with one-on-one sessions as they learn to navigate their classes, develop essential organization, study and learning skills, and becoming well-rounded learners. Our coach will assist them to be ready for graduation, and prepared to succeed in college.
- Meet with students on a weekly basis to provide support, guidance and motivation
- Collaborate with teachers and school administrators to the benefit of the student
- Track grades weekly
- Identify learning patterns
- Problem solve and address issues pertaining to poor or missing grades.
- Assist student with completing assignments as necessary
- Identify needs; secure tutors as needed
- Use incentives to motivate students
- Prepare and submit session notes following each session
- Participate in student meetings as necessary
Qualifications:
We are looking for individuals, preferably with a teaching background, who:
✔️ Love working one-on-one with students
✔️ Want to make a lasting impact
✔️ Are compassionate and patient
✔️ Are organized and detail oriented
✔️ Are proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
✔️ Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
✔️ Work confidentially with the utmost discretion
✔️ Have a college degree or higher
✔️ Have teaching experience (required for K-7, preferred for 8-12)
Apply Today!
If you are excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
Please submit your resume to KSpagnardi@bestfoot.org.
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