Academic Coach

Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County • Mount Vernon, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Academic Coach Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County Part-Time (18-22 hrs/week) | $20.90-$22.17 DOE/DOQ Some kids just need help with homework. Others need someone who can help them discover that learning can actually be exciting. We're looking for an Academic Coach who believes education is more than worksheets and textbooks. Someone who can spark curiosity, build confidence, and help youth see themselves as capable learners. If you've ever turned a simple question into an adventure, used creativity to explain a difficult concept, or watched a young person light up when something finally "clicked," this may be the role for you. As an Academic Coach, you'll provide academic support, homework help, and enrichment activities for youth while creating a positive environment where learning feels engaging and meaningful. You'll help members strengthen academic skills, develop healthy study habits, and explore new ideas through hands-on learning opportunities that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and STEM exploration. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping young people discover how the world works, whether that's through science experiments, engineering challenges, creative projects, technology, or simply finding new ways to make learning fun and approachable. We're looking for someone who can build strong relationships with youth, celebrate their successes, encourage them through challenges, and help them develop the confidence to tackle difficult subjects. You'll work alongside Club staff, families, schools, and community partners to help youth reach their full potential. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County, we believe learning should inspire curiosity, encourage exploration, and help young people discover what they're capable of achieving. If you're excited about helping youth grow academically while making learning something they genuinely look forward to, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Belief that education is more than worksheets and textbooks.
• Ability to spark curiosity, build confidence, and help youth see themselves as capable learners.
• Ability to turn simple questions into adventures.
• Ability to use creativity to explain difficult concepts.
• Enjoy helping young people discover how the world works.
• Ability to find new ways to make learning fun and approachable.
• Ability to build strong relationships with youth.
• Ability to celebrate successes and encourage youth through challenges.
• Ability to help youth develop the confidence to tackle difficult subjects.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support, homework help, and enrichment activities for youth.
• Create a positive environment where learning feels engaging and meaningful.
• Help members strengthen academic skills and develop healthy study habits.
• Explore new ideas through hands-on learning opportunities that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and STEM exploration.
• Build strong relationships with youth, celebrate their successes, and encourage them through challenges.
• Help youth develop the confidence to tackle difficult subjects.
• Work alongside Club staff, families, schools, and community partners to help youth reach their full potential.

What This Job Offers

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