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Virtual Academic Coach (Chicago, IL)

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Work from: 
Illinois (USA), Texas (USA), United States

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
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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

Characteristics:

  • Personable, and able to connect with students and their parents
  • Flexible and easy-going
  • Responsive and prompt
  • Have a passion for teaching others
  • Willing to learn and be coached

Required profile

Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Relationship Building

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