School-Based Life Coach Associate

Children's Aid; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Aid seeks a Life Coach Associate to provide social and emotional support to scholars and families, coordinating care and resources within CACPCS. You will work with a small caseload of students, collaborating with Life Coaches and teachers to implement the social/emotional curriculum.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration, and ongoing training under supervision, aligning with the organization’s mission and values to help children in poverty succeed.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of experience working with young people.
• High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor's in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish or French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster positive and healthy relationships with each student/family and with school staff.
• Apply knowledge of human behavior to engage with students and parents or caregivers.
• Collaborate with Life Coaches and teachers to implement social/emotional curriculum.
• Coordinate referrals to external resources and supports for scholars and families.
• Organize and maintain case notes and student demographic information.
• Support daily school operations and participate in group and individual supervision meetings.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish or French

Group facilitation

Classroom management

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Children's Aid seeks a Life Coach Associate to provide social and emotional support to scholars and families, coordinating care and resources within CACPCS. You will work with a small caseload of students, collaborating with Life Coaches and teachers to implement the social/emotional curriculum.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, collaboration, and ongoing training under supervision, aligning with the organization’s mission and values to help children in poverty succeed.