Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s or Graduate student preferred, Experience with grades 9-12 and college, Prefer experience with ADHD and anxiety, Ideal candidates are psychology/counseling students.

Key responsabilities:

Work one-on-one with students remotely

Teach academic and executive function skills

Help students manage time and organize tasks

Build strong relationships towards confidence

Assist in overcoming academic challenges

Galin Education provides education services for children, families, and organizations. We work one-on-one, in small groups, or in classes to help students achieve success in school, on standardized tests, and in gaining admissions to top colleges and universities. We work with families to help them navigate the complex worlds of school choice (including charter, private, and virtual schools) and special education (developing and monitoring individualized education plans, working with school-based support teams, suggesting outside consultants and assessments, etc.). We work with organizations to develop and execute academic and extracurricular programs to enable students of all ages to learn new skills, build confidence, and achieve their goals.

Job description

Virtual Academic Coach Job Posting

At Galin, our Academic Coaches work virtually, one-on-one with college and high school students all around the country to help them become successful in school and life. Our coaches provide students with the executive function and academic skills to be successful now and in the future. When working with students, coaches will teach methods to plan and manage their time, prioritize, become more organized, and process information through note-taking, studying, and reading. Our coaches must be able to create strong relationships with students, increase their confidence, and help them overcome challenges.

Prerequisites:

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s or Graduate school student preferred
Experience working with students in grades 9-12 and college, preferably students with ADHD, anxiety, or other learning struggles
Candidates who are currently or working towards becoming Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Special Education teachers, or general education teachers are preferred.
Must be able to communicate effectively in-person, via phone, and email with parents of students
Availability to work at least 5 hours per week.
Commitment of at least 12 months