Academic Coach (Part-time) - AMIkids Gainesville

AMIkids; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

AMIkids Gainesville seeks a part-time Academic Coach to help youths stay focused on academics while building positive advisory relationships. You will use diverse instructional resources and monitor progress within the assigned curriculum.

You will collaborate with educational staff, provide tutoring, and support career pathways. CPR/First Aid certification is expected, and punctual attendance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging middle/high school youths.
• Ability to monitor academic progress and adapt support.
• CPR and First Aid certification maintained.

Responsibilities

• Monitor youth use of online curriculum and resources.
• Use instructional resources to support academic instruction.
• Serve as advisor and positive role model for youth.
• Apply classroom management techniques and escalate behaviors to administration.
• Lead advisory sessions to monitor progress.
• Provide intervention strategies for course pacing and understanding.
• Meet with youth and parents/guardians to discuss challenges.
• Support workforce development activities and career pathways.
• Utilize hands-on tutoring approaches and incentives.

Skills

Advisory relationships

Classroom management

Tutoring

Career pathways guidance

First Aid certified

Education

Associates of General (preferred)

High School of General (required)

Job description

Description

The part-time Academic Coach ensures youth focus on academic studies while building effective advisory relationships with youth. Uses a variety of tools to engage youth while working in assigned curriculum and applies various educational support strategies to that meet youth individualized needs. Works closely with educational staff to monitor the youth academic progress and provide academic support.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Monitor youth utilization of online curriculum,
• Utilize various instructional resources to support academic instruction,
• Always serve as an advisor and positive role model for youth,
• Apply appropriate classroom management techniques and reports escalated behaviors to site-based administration,
• Lead youth in daily and/or weekly advisory sessions to monitor youth academic progress,
• Provide intervention strategies, when needed, to assist youth with course pacing and understanding,
• Meet with youth and parents/guardians to discuss challenges and obstacles engaging in the curriculum,
• Support workforce development activities and career pathways for all eligible youth,
• Empower youth through effective incentives and monitoring strategies,
• Utilize a hands-on approach when tutoring youth,
• Adhere to compliance requirements for program implementation,
• Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance,
• Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization,
• Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with National standards,
• Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements,
• Actively participate in day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, ground maintenance and equipment relocation,
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree preferred,
• Two (2) years of experience working with middle or high school-aged youths.

What's in it for you?

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.

Qualifications

Education

• Associates of General (preferred)
• High School of General (required)

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