Academic Coach

Denver Test Prep; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Part time

Job summary

Denver Test Prep is hiring part-time Academic Coaches to work 1-on-1 with students in grades 6-12. Academic Coaches help students build executive functioning skills, study habits, and confidence they need to succeed in school.

Many students are neurodiverse, so we value patience, care, and a strengths-based approach in every session. Coaches meet students in person at homes, offices, libraries, etc., in the Denver/Boulder area.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching students in grades 6-12 preferred.
• Requires patience, care, and a strengths-based approach to sessions.
• Ability to personalize instruction for individual learners.

Responsibilities

• Meet students one-on-one in the Denver/Boulder area (homes, offices, libraries, etc.).
• Be available three to four days a week with a minimum of 5 hours per week.
• Conduct sessions after school, in the afternoons and evenings.

Skills

Patience

Care

Strengths-based approach

Job description

Academic Coach (1-on-1 tutoring, hourly)

JOB SUMMARY

Denver Test Prep (www.denvertestprep.com) is hiring part-time Academic Coaches to work 1-on-1 with students in grades 6-12. Academic Coaches help students build the executive functioning skills, study habits, and confidence they need to succeed in school. Many of our coaching students find school difficult, and some are neurodiverse, so we're looking for coaches who bring patience, care, and a strengths-based approach to every session.

Coaches meet students in person at homes, offices, libraries, etc., in the Denver/Boulder area. Tutors and coaches at DTP are valued professionals and are given autonomy to personalize their instruction while being supported by proven training and a strong team culture.

DTP Academic Coaches should be available three to four days a week, with a minimum of 5 hours per week. Most sessions take place after school, in the afternoons and evenings.

COMPENSATION

Tutors are paid $50/hr for coaching/tutoring and $20/hr for their drive time.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification listed, we’d still love to hear from you.