Empathetic Academic Coach for Young Adults

The Hope Group; Cedar City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Young Adult Transitions in Cedar City, UT seeks a Contracted Tutor to provide individualized academic support to young adults (18–30) navigating high school completion, college coursework, or technical training. You will work with the Academic Coordinator to build executive functioning skills, tailor instruction, and monitor progress, fostering independence and confidence.

This flexible, part-time contract role emphasizes empathy, patience, and adaptability to diverse learning styles and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Education or related field.
• Experience tutoring/teaching/academic coaching with young adults or neurodivergent learners.
• Understanding of learning differences and mental health challenges (e.g., anxiety, depression, ADHD).
• Patient, empathetic, and encouraging communication style.
• Ability to pass a Utah state background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one tutoring tailored to the student's academic pathway (high school completion, college courses, or technical training).
• Assist students in developing executive functioning skills, including time management, organization, accountability, and study habits.
• Collaborate with the Academic Coordinator, case managers, and life coaches to align academic goals with the student’s broader developmental plan.
• Adapt teaching and coaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and challenges, such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and anxiety.
• Monitor and report on academic progress during collaborative team meetings.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Academic coaching

Executive functioning support

One-on-one tutoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

Job description

Engage Young Adult Transitions in Cedar City, UT seeks a Contracted Tutor to provide individualized academic support to young adults (18–30) navigating high school completion, college coursework, or technical training. You will work with the Academic Coordinator to build executive functioning skills, tailor instruction, and monitor progress, fostering independence and confidence.

This flexible, part-time contract role emphasizes empathy, patience, and adaptability to diverse learning styles and