Learning Coach

Culver Academies•Culver, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Culver Academies is a private boarding school dedicated to educating students for leadership and responsible citizenship by nurturing the whole individual: mind, spirit, and body. The institution seeks diverse and talented educators who align with its core commitments, mission, principles, and teaching and learning model. Culver aims to strengthen its leadership by adding faculty and staff passionate about serving students. The campus is located on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver, Indiana, spanning 1,800 acres of green hills, woodlands, and historic Gothic architecture. This serene setting offers access to larger cities nearby, including South Bend (home of the University of Notre Dame), Chicago, and Indianapolis.

Requirements

Possess a master's degree or higher (including certifications) in work related to neurodiversity, educational psychology, special education, social work or a master’s or higher in an education-related field with significant coaching experience.
Honed writing skills.
Sharp organization and time management skills.
Dynamic communication techniques that can be used for individuals and small or large group settings for adolescents and adults.
Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to easily meet people and work effectively within every level of the organization.
Discreet and able to maintain confidentiality.
High-level proficiency with database input and custom report generation.
High competency with Excel, Word, and related software.
Excellent keyboarding and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

Providing academic coaching to secondary students who need academic support, particularly study skills, organizational skills, and learning strategies.
Serving as a mentor and guide to students.
Having a strong understanding of recent principles in the field of learning sciences.
Consistently collaborating and communicating support initiatives with families, students, faculty, and residential life staff.
Contributing to the mission by serving students in additional commitments to realize our promise of whole-person education, including commitments outside of the office in an area such as academics, athletics, or spiritual life.
Supporting student and campus life activities.

Benefits

Health benefits including medical (Health Savings Account available), dental, and vision insurance options offered at extremely affordable rates.
FREE on-site Health Clinic including various free generic medications.
Life Insurance.
403b retirement account with a very generous company match.
Access to our on-site Fitness Center.
Fall, winter and spring breaks as well as summers off.
Professional development, including continued education, to support excellence in your craft.
FREE meals in the dining hall.
Limited laundry and dry-cleaning services.
Discount at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop.
Strong Tuition Remission Program and scholarship opportunities are available for your eligible children attending both schools and camps.