Social-Emotional Coach: Empower Student Growth

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

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.