Senior Academic Coach

Denver Test Prep; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Test Prep is seeking a Senior Academic Coach to deliver customized, one-on-one tutoring and admissions test prep for K-12 students. You will help students build executive functions, improve content mastery, and prepare for ACT/SAT exams.

You’ll travel to homes, offices, libraries, and partner sites across the Denver/Boulder metro area, guiding families and tracking progress. This growth-track role offers a clear path to advancement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of teaching or tutoring experience in K-12 or related setting.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students and families.
• Ability to manage private client relationships and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, 1-on-1 academic coaching and test prep (ISEE/HSPT).
• Build executive functioning systems: organization, study planning, time management, accountability.
• Set academic goals and create action plans; coach self-advocacy and confidence.
• Develop customized lesson plans and adjust instruction to progress and needs.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with families and leadership; provide progress updates.
• Manage scheduling with families; coordinate sessions across Denver and Boulder.
• Travel to in-person tutoring sessions at homes, offices, libraries, etc.
• Track student performance, notes, and milestones toward goals.
• Grow a roster of private clients; contribute to non-profit programs annually.

Skills

Teaching / Tutoring

Student Relationships

Time Management

Independent / Collaborative

Organization

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

About this position

As a Senior Academic Coach with Denver Test Prep, you’ll play a key role in helping students achieve life-changing growth - both in their academic coursework and on the tests that open doors to the schools they want to attend. Working primarily one-on-one with private clients, you’ll provide highly customized instruction that boosts confidence and helps students reach their long‑term educational goals. In this role, you will support students to develop their executive functioning skills, improve their understanding of course content, and prepare for admissions exams.

You’ll spend most of your time meeting students in person (homes, offices, libraries), coaching students toward academic success, teaching strategy-driven content, tracking student progress, and communicating clearly with families and our team. Tutors at Denver Test Prep are valued professionals and are given autonomy to personalize their instruction while being supported by proven training and a strong team culture.

While the position offers schedule flexibility, expect to work Sunday through Thursday, with evenings as core hours. Working as a Senior Academic Coach at Denver Test Prep offers competitive pay, the opportunity to work with students across the Denver and Boulder metro areas, and the chance to make a lasting academic and personal impact.

This is a growth-track role. Senior Academic Coaches who deliver excellent results for private clients have a clear path toward career advancement at DTP.

HOURS & SCHEDULE

A significant portion of this role is dedicated to teaching and tutoring students outside of normal school hours. As a result, this role will require consistent availability Sunday through Thursday, with afternoons and evenings as core working hours. Expect significant driving across the Denver and Boulder metro areas to meet students at homes, offices, libraries, and other agreed-upon locations; candidates must have reliable transportation. DTP team members have flexibility during weekday school hours and use this time for a mix of remote work, meetings, and personal time.

Senior Academic Coaches should expect to work approximately 40-50 hours per week during the school year.

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.

Applications will be accepted through September 8, 2026.

Compensation:

$65,000 – $70,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, 1-on-1 instruction in academic coaching, K-12 subject tutoring, and private school admissions test prep (ISEE/HSPT).
• Build executive functioning systems with students, including organization strategies, study planning, time management structures, and accountability routines.
• Help students set meaningful academic goals and create action plans to achieve them, while coaching students in self-advocacy and academic confidence.
• Develop customized lesson plans and adjust instruction based on student progress and needs, integrating both content instruction and skill development.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with families and Denver Test Prep leadership, providing regular updates on student progress and session outcomes.
• Manage scheduling directly with families, coordinating session times and locations across the Denver and Boulder metro areas.
• Drive to in-person tutoring sessions at homes, offices, libraries, and other agreed-upon locations.
• Track and document student performance, session notes, and key milestones to ensure students stay on track toward their goals.
• Build a strong, growing roster of private clients — a track record here is the foundation for career advancement.
• Support DTP’s nonprofit mission by teaching at least 2 nonprofit programs per year.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a 4-year college or university. Minimum GPA of 3.0 in the most recent degree completed. Graduate degree preferred.
• A top score on the ACT or SAT, as evidenced by official score reports and/or a qualifying exam, is preferred but not required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• 2+ years of teaching or tutoring experience. Experience with high school students and group or classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Exceptional ability to build strong relationships with students and coach those students toward their goals.
• Capacity to build, manage, and sustain relationships with private clients and their families.
• Proven ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the initiative and follow‑through to execute projects from the initial stage through completion.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics.
• Experience working in special education or with neurodiverse students preferred but not required.
• Background check required as a condition of employment.

CONTENT KNOWLEDGE EXPECTATIONS

• Ability to tutor core K-12 subjects and prepare students for private school admissions exams (ISEE/HSPT) is required.
• Ability to tutor the ACT and/or SAT after completing the DTP ACT/SAT training program.
• Comfort tutoring math beyond Algebra II (e.g., Pre-Calculus, Calculus) is preferred but not required.

About Company

Denver Test Prep (DTP) is the leading provider of standardized test prep, academic coaching, K–12 and college tutoring, enrichment programs, and reading intervention in the Denver and Boulder metro areas. We hire only the most talented and experienced educators to ensure the highest quality instruction for our students.

We are deeply committed to educational equity. Through subsidized programs and our DTP ACHieve Scholarship, we provide high-quality tutoring to motivated students in partner schools and nonprofit organizations. Supporting students who need it most is a core part of our mission and vision.

Our success comes from a student-centered approach. We take the time to understand each learner’s needs and create highly customized programs tailored to their strengths, challenges, and goals. This individualized strategy helps students focus on what matters most, at a pace that works for them, building real progress and lasting confidence.

Learn about us: https://denvertestprep.com/ .

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