Executive Functioning & Study Skills Coach

Top Score Education Inc • Washington, DC

5d • $50 - $85 • Onsite

About The Position

Top Score Education is hiring a part-time Executive Functioning & Study Skills Coach to provide one-on-one, 90-minute in-home academic coaching to middle and high school students in Washington, DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia. Sessions are scheduled on weekdays from 4–10 PM and on weekends. Coaches develop personalized plans and organizational systems based on each student’s learning profile, academic workload, and goals, and work with students on executive functioning, time management, organization, task initiation, and effective study strategies.

The coach maintains positive communication with students and parents to build trust, establish routines, and support accountability between sessions. The role also involves collaborating with the Top Score team to track student progress, adjust coaching strategies, and provide holistic academic support. The position requires flexible evening and weekend availability, at least 8 teaching hours per week, reliable access to a car, travel of up to 30 minutes for in-home sessions, and the ability to pass a background check.

Top Score Education describes itself as a supportive, mission-driven boutique tutoring and test prep company. The role offers opportunities to broaden coaching into subject tutoring or test prep and to develop leadership skills, with access to company resources, training, and a collaborative educator network.

Requirements

• Proven experience in executive functioning coaching, special education, school counseling, or teaching, with a strong emphasis on study skills and academic intervention.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Passionate about building positive, supportive relationships with students and families to reduce academic anxiety and build confidence.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management and adherence to processes.
• Excellent communication skills; responsive, patient, and committed to collaborative teamwork.
• Flexible availability for weekday evenings (4–10 PM) and weekends.
• Minimum commitment of 8 teaching hours per week.
• Reliable access to a car and willingness to travel up to 30 minutes for in-home sessions.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Current or former teacher, learning specialist, or graduate student pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in Education, Special Education, Psychology, or School Counseling.
• Advanced degree or certifications in education, psychology, or related fields.
• Expertise in general academic tutoring or subject-specific tutoring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 90-minute, one-on-one in-home coaching sessions for middle and high school students.
• Coach students in executive functioning, time management, organization, task initiation, and effective study strategies.
• Create customized coaching plans and organizational systems tailored to each student’s learning profile, academic load, and goals.
• Communicate consistently and positively with parents and students to build trust, establish routines, and support accountability between sessions.
• Collaborate with the Top Score team to track student progress, adjust coaching strategies, and provide holistic academic support.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $50–$75 per hour, with potential to earn up to $85 per hour based on experience and tenure.
• Additional travel compensation for travel exceeding 30 minutes to student homes.
• Professional growth opportunities, including expanding into academic subject tutoring or test prep and developing leadership skills.
• Access to Top Score’s resources, training, and collaborative network of educators.
• Flexible scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level