Position: Youth Learning Coach
Status: Full Time, Hourly, 35 hours/week
Optional part-time summer employment available – 20 hours/week June - August
Pay Range: $19-21 per hour
Position Summary:
The Learning Coach provides academic, social-emotional, and behavioral support to students in grades 6–12 who have been expelled or are serving long-term suspensions, helping them successfully return to school and prepare for graduation. Working alongside the Education Director, the Learning Coach builds trusting relationships, supports life hour planning/execution, and equips students with the skills needed for long-term success. The ideal candidate is flexible, trauma-informed, and passionate about empowering youth through consistent care, mentorship, and personal growth.
Position Responsibilities:
Alternative Suspension Accountability Program (ASAP)
- Works with students who are at-risk of not graduating or with a history of discipline issues in an education setting.
- Facilitates learning and credit recovery through online platforms such as Edmentum and Graduation Alliance.
- Assists in the instruction of a variety of subjects including, but not limited to, reading, writing, and mathematics (9 or 10th grade level proficiency).
- Develops goal setting plans with students, provides encouragement, and adjusts plans as needed to promote success.
- Maintains accurate records of student progress and communicates effectively with the education team and/or parents/guardians.
Behavioral Intervention
- Uses a trauma-informed approach to manage student behavior, teaches problem-solving and communication skills, and maintains a safe and productive classroom.
- Assists students in times of emotional crisis and offers support through de-escalation, problem-solving, and empathy.
- Ensures student well-being through active supervision, sound judgment, and responsible decision-making.
Mentorship & Program Support
- Designs and implement monthly lessons (life hours) on subjects pertaining to mental health, career readiness, effective communication, healthy living, and other related topics.
- Builds trusting relationships with youth to encourage positive growth and outcomes.
- Assists with student intakes and enrollment processes alongside the Education Director.
- Provides transportation, meal supervision, and support for daily student activities.
- Helps plan and supervise field trips and other program events.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities:
- In coordination with the Education Director, develop monthly food calendar for breakfast and lunch.
- Work within the established budget to purchase lunch items.
- Serve and prep food when necessary.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
Classroom management experience (preferred).
Proficiency in academic support (middle and high school levels).
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach.
Experience working with students with academic and social-emotional- behavioral challenges.
Passion for empowering youth and experience supporting students with academic, social, emotional, and behavioral challenges in a non-traditional setting.
Experience working with diverse populations and demonstrated ability for cultural competency.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites (basic technology).
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and ability to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
This job description outlines the general responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties or qualifications.
Experience: Working with youth: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate: Holland, MI 49423: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In Person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Experience:
- working with youth: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- Holland, MI 49423: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
