Academic Coach

Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County • Anacortes, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Academic Coach at the Whitney Campus in Anacortes supports school-age youth in developing academic skills, independence, curiosity, and confidence. This role provides homework support, introduces engaging STEM challenges and technology, and creates hands-on learning experiences that encourage youth to ask questions, solve problems, and discover new interests. The work is designed to make learning welcoming and engaging rather than replicate the school day.

The Academic Coach builds positive relationships with youth and collaborates with Club staff, families, schools, and community partners to create a supportive learning environment. The role calls for patience, creativity, enthusiasm, and an understanding that young people learn in different ways.

Requirements

• Bring patience, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Be willing to think outside the box.
• Understand that every young person learns differently and make learning encouraging and fun.

Responsibilities

• Provide homework support to school-age youth.
• Introduce engaging STEM challenges and explore technology with youth.
• Create hands-on learning experiences that encourage questions, problem-solving, and discovery.
• Help youth develop academic skills, independence, and confidence to persist through challenges.
• Build positive relationships with youth.
• Collaborate with Club staff, families, schools, and community partners to support a welcoming learning environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed