HIRING: Study Skills Coach
Paid Part-Time | In Person | College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, CA
College and Home-Based Executive Functioning Support
Elia Cares is seeking an upbeat, compassionate, and motivated Study Skills Coach to support a neurodivergent college student with the skills needed to participate successfully in school and manage responsibilities more independently.
This role combines one-on-one classroom support, academic organization, accountability, problem-solving, and practical executive functioning coaching. The Study Skills Coach will attend classes with the student at College of the Canyons and may also provide 1–3 home-based sessions each week.
The goal is not simply to help the student get through an assignment or class. The goal is to help her discover strategies that work for her needs and gradually use those strategies with greater confidence and independence.
This is a meaningful, hands-on role for someone who enjoys helping others, is interested in how people learn, and wants to gain experience in education, psychology, counseling, neurodiversity, ADHD, executive functioning, or a related helping profession. Training, individualized support plans, and ongoing clinical guidance will be provided by a master’s-level Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
What You’ll Help the Student Learn
Executive functioning skills may include:
- Getting started on tasks
- Understanding and prioritizing expectations
- Planning assignments and longer-term projects
- Breaking large tasks into smaller steps
- Tracking deadlines and upcoming responsibilities
- Organizing notes, materials, and digital information
- Estimating how long activities may take
- Remaining engaged during lectures and independent work
- Using breaks effectively
- Returning to tasks after becoming distracted or overwhelmed
- Recognizing when help or clarification is needed
- Communicating with instructors
- Problem-solving when the original plan is not working
- Creating routines that support school and home responsibilities
- Following through without relying entirely on reminders from others
What You’ll Do
- Attend scheduled classes with the student at College of the Canyons
- Provide discreet and respectful support with focus, engagement, pacing, and organization
- Help the student identify key information, instructions, and next steps
- Support effective note-taking and assignment tracking
- Help the student plan how and when to complete coursework
- Prompt the use of individualized focus, regulation, and study strategies
- Assist the student with deciding when to take a break and how to return successfully
- Encourage self-advocacy and direct communication with instructors
- Help the student reflect on which strategies were effective
During Home-Based Sessions
- Practice planning, prioritizing, and completing responsibilities
- Help establish manageable routines for schoolwork and daily life
- Teach strategies for organization, time awareness, and task initiation
- Support the student in maintaining a functional workspace and living environment
- Practice using calendars, checklists, reminders, and other planning tools
- Help the student prepare for upcoming classes, assignments, or changes in routine
- Build independence by gradually reducing support when appropriate
- Celebrate progress while maintaining clear and realistic expectations
As Part of the Elia Cares Team
- Participate in initial and ongoing training
- Follow individualized coaching plans developed with the supervising clinician
- Share objective observations about progress, barriers, and useful strategies
- Maintain professional boundaries and protect client confidentiality
- Communicate consistently and professionally with the supervising clinician
- Be open to feedback and adapt strategies based on the student’s needs
You May Be a Great Fit If You Are
- Patient, encouraging, and genuinely interested in helping others succeed
- Dependable and able to arrive consistently and on time
- Able to give reminders in a calm, respectful, and age-appropriate way
- Observant and able to notice when someone is confused, overwhelmed, distracted, or needs additional processing time
- Open to feedback, training, and learning new support strategies
- Organized and able to communicate professionally
- Interested in neurodiversity-affirming support
- Genuinely enjoys helping others recognize their strengths
- Is patient with different communication, learning, and processing styles
- A person who simply cares about others and enjoys learning!
Education and Experience
Applicants with education, experience, or career interests in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Psychology
- Counseling
- Education or special education
- Social work
- Occupational therapy
- Speech-language pathology
- Applied behavior analysis
- Child and adolescent development
- Human services
- Academic coaching
- Tutoring or peer mentoring
- Disability and accessibility services
A completed degree is not necessarily required. Relevant experience may come from employment, coursework, internships, volunteer work, peer mentoring, tutoring, caregiving, or other meaningful experiences. We are especially interested in applicants who are reliable, compassionate, curious, and excited to learn.
Position Details
- Location: College of the Canyons and potentially a nearby home setting
- Schedule: Based primarily on the student’s college class schedule
- Hours: Approximately 13 per week; Up to 18 to 20-hours per week if home study skills sessions are available
- Compensation: $26.00 to $28.00 per hour with wage increases based on performance
- Start date: 08/03/2026 (Paid Training Sessions; School Year Starts 08/24/2026)
- Reliable transportation and consistent in-person availability are required
Why Work With Elia Cares?
At Elia Cares, we believe the right support can change a person’s experience of school, home, relationships, and everyday life.
Team members receive individualized training and ongoing support from an experienced clinician. You will gain practical experience with communication, teaching, executive functioning, neurodiversity-affirming support, problem-solving, and individualized care.
There may also be opportunities for:
- Ongoing mentorship
- Professional development
- Expanded hours or additional client assignments
- Clinical supervision hours, when applicable
- Growth into more advanced positions within Elia Cares
We care about the success of the individuals we support—and the people who join our team.
To Apply
Please submit your resume with a brief introduction describing:
- Why this position interests you
- Any relevant educational, work, volunteer, or personal experience
- Your general availability during the school week
Elia Cares is committed to creating a welcoming and respectful environment for neurodivergent individuals, people with disabilities, and team members from a wide range of backgrounds.
Pay: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
