Social Emotional Coach

The Pinnacle School; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Extra paid school breaks

Paid holidays

Gym discounts

Mindfulness apps

Prescription savings

Tuition reimbursement

Career development programs

Leadership training

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

HSA contributions

Job summary

The Pinnacle School in Stamford, CT is seeking a Social Emotional Coach to provide one-on-one behavioral and emotional support. You will help students build self-regulation, social skills, and confidence, working closely with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure thriving academic and emotional growth.

This 11-month role runs Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, with a compensation range of $25.00–$25.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience supporting children or adolescents with behavioral or learning differences.
• Calm, caring, and patient demeanor grounded in professionalism and empathy.
• Strong collaboration, active listening, and communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and communication tasks.
• Availability to work 11 months (11-month position including summer program).
• Be available to work Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm.
• Open to compensation range $25.00 an hour to $25.75 an hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one classroom support focused on academic engagement, emotional regulation, and social interaction.
• Monitor and document student behavior, progress, and responses to interventions.
• Assist students with self-help and daily living skills to promote independence and confidence.
• Implement de-escalation and calming strategies to maintain safety and support emotional stability.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure consistent, individualized student support.

Skills

Collaboration

Active listening

Communication

Calm demeanor

Empathy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or a related field

Tools

Documentation software

Job description

At The Pinnacle School, we support students with complex learning challenges through tailored academics, therapeutic support, and collaborative problem solving. Guided by resilience, inclusion, and student empowerment, we redefine education for every learner. Join us and help students achieve confidence and independence.

As a Social Emotional Coach at The Pinnacle School, you will provide one-on-one behavioral and emotional support to students, helping them build self-regulation, social skills, and confidence. You’ll work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure students thrive both academically and emotionally.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or a related field
• Experience supporting children or adolescents with behavioral or learning differences
• Calm, caring, and patient demeanor grounded in professionalism and empathy
• Strong collaboration, active listening, and communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and communication tasks
• Availability to work 11 months (this is an 11 month position which includes the academic school year and a 4 week summer program in July)
• Be available to work Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm
• Open to compensation range $25.00 an hour to $25.75 an hour

What You’ll Do

• Provide one-on-one classroom support focused on academic engagement, emotional regulation, and social interaction
• Monitor and document student behavior, progress, and responses to interventions
• Assist students with self-help and daily living skills to promote independence and confidence
• Implement de-escalation and calming strategies to maintain safety and support emotional stability
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure consistent, individualized student support

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
• 401(k) retirement savings with a company match and immediate vesting
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

The Pinnacle School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].