Dynamic Middle School Academic Decathlon Coach

Prep Academy Tutors; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Prep Academy Tutors of Los Angeles seeks an experienced Academic Decathlon Coach for a middle school team (grades 6–8). This part-time, seasonal role runs roughly October through early March, culminating in a regional competition.

Tasks include planning weekly practices, guiding study across multiple subjects, and preparing the team for logic and super quiz events. You will coordinate with school staff and parents, track progress, and adapt plans as the competition nears.

Qualifications

• Broad ability to teach or review multiple subjects
• Strong math foundation enabling Algebra I/Geometry concepts
• Familiarity with Catholic school culture and doctrine content
• Experience teaching or coaching middle-school students in groups
• Prior participation or coaching in academic competitions is a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan and run team practice sessions once a week early in the season, increasing to twice a week as competition nears
• Guide students across Religion, English/LA, Literature, Science, Math, Current Events, Social Studies, and Fine Arts
• Prepare students for team-based logic and super quiz events
• Track student progress and adjust the practice plan toward competition dates
• Communicate scheduling and progress with school staff and parents

Skills

Math background

Algebra I/Geometry

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Experience with group coaching

Job description

Prep Academy Tutors of Los Angeles seeks an experienced Academic Decathlon Coach for a middle school team (grades 6–8). This part-time, seasonal role runs roughly October through early March, culminating in a regional competition.

Tasks include planning weekly practices, guiding study across multiple subjects, and preparing the team for logic and super quiz events. You will coordinate with school staff and parents, track progress, and adapt plans as the competition nears.