Academic Coaches

Best Foot Forward Foundation

Part-Time
Boca Raton
Posted 3 months ago

We are currently hiring part-time Academic Coaches to work directly with students in K-7th and 8th-12th grades.

  • Employment Type: Part-time (24-28 hours per week)
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 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 Coach: We are looking for an Academic Coach to provide one-on-one support with a focus on reading, writing, comprehension and general learning skills for our students on 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
  • Handle emotional issues with sensitivity
  • Maintain confidentiality of students’ personal information

8-12 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. They will 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
✔️ Are organized, compassionate, and committed
✔️ Want to make a lasting impact
✔️ Be compassionate and patient
✔️ Be organized and detail oriented
✔️ Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
✔️ Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
✔️ Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships
✔️ Work confidentially with the utmost discretion
✔️ Teaching experience strongly preferred
✔️ Have a college degree

Resumes should be sent to KSpagnardi@bestfoot.org.

 

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