Academic Coach (Part-time) - AMIkids Gainesville
AMIkids•Gainesville, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The part-time Academic Coach ensures youth focus on academic studies while building effective advisory relationships with youth. Uses a variety of tools to engage youth while working in assigned curriculum and applies various educational support strategies to meet youth individualized needs. Works closely with educational staff to monitor the youth academic progress and provide academic support.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Two (2) years of experience working with middle or high school-aged youths
Nice To Haves
- degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Monitor youth utilization of online curriculum
- Utilize various instructional resources to support academic instruction
- Always serve as an advisor and positive role model for youth
- Apply appropriate classroom management techniques and reports escalated behaviors to site-based administration
- Lead youth in daily and/or weekly advisory sessions to monitor youth academic progress
- Provide intervention strategies, when needed, to assist youth with course pacing and understanding
- Meet with youth and parents/guardians to discuss challenges and obstacles engaging in the curriculum
- Support workforce development activities and career pathways for all eligible youth
- Empower youth through effective incentives and monitoring strategies
- Utilize a hands-on approach when tutoring youth
- Adhere to compliance requirements for program implementation
- Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance
- Attend and maintain CPR and First Aid certification by nationally recognized organization
- Administer first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with National standards
- Attend and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state and contract requirements
- Actively participate in day trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, ground maintenance and equipment relocation
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Growth opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options
- Health Spending Account
- Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- PTO & Paid Holidays
- EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
- Employer Funded Pension Plan
- Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Pet Insurance
- World Travel Assistance
- Car Rental discounts
- Gym Membership discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
