Academic Coach / Teacher (K–12 Microschool)
Elite Performance Prep Academy – Freeport, FL
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: In-person (Freeport, FL)
Schedule: In-person, Monday–Thursday, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM (3 to 5-hour shifts); occasional Fridays, evenings, or weekends with advance notice.
Pay: $18.00–$24.00 per hour (based on experience)
Job Description
Elite Performance Prep Academy is seeking passionate, engaging, and student-centered Academic Coaches to join our growing microschool community. This position is ideal for educators who want to make a meaningful impact by building strong relationships with students while providing personalized instruction in a small-group learning environment.
At Elite, we believe education extends beyond academics. Our Academic Coaches serve as teachers, mentors, and role models who help students develop confidence, character, leadership skills, and a lifelong love of learning.
This role requires someone who is creative, adaptable, and committed to helping every student reach their full potential through individualized instruction, hands-on learning, and meaningful mentorship.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach core academic subjects, including Math, Language Arts, Science, History, and elective courses.
- Deliver engaging, hands-on instruction that accommodates a variety of learning styles.
- Develop and implement individualized learning plans based on student needs and goals.
- Differentiate instruction using academic data and student progress.
- Foster a positive, encouraging, and growth-oriented classroom culture.
- Build meaningful relationships that motivate students academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Monitor student progress and provide timely interventions and constructive feedback.
- Support students in developing academic, organizational, leadership, and life skills.
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavior, and achievements.
- Collaborate with fellow Academic Coaches and school leadership to support student success.
- Maintain accurate student records and documentation.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, professional development, and family engagement events.
- Serve as a positive mentor and role model while reinforcing Elite Performance Prep Academy's mission and core values.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certification.
- Ability to successfully pass a background check.
- Experience working with children in an educational, mentoring, coaching, tutoring, or youth development setting.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
- Genuine passion for helping students grow academically, socially, and personally.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
- Previous classroom teaching, tutoring, or homeschool experience.
- Experience in microschool, private school, charter school, or alternative education settings.
- Knowledge of differentiated instruction and personalized learning.
- Experience supporting student-athletes or students with diverse learning needs.
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
The Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about helping students succeed.
- Loves building meaningful relationships with students and families.
- Believes learning should be engaging, personalized, and student-centered.
- Is energetic, dependable, organized, and self-motivated.
- Thinks creatively and enjoys teaching outside the traditional classroom model.
- Values teamwork, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, flexibility, and professionalism.
- Believes in developing the whole child through academics, character, leadership, and confidence.
Why Join Elite Performance Prep Academy?
Our microschool model gives educators the opportunity to do what they love most—teach and mentor students.
With intentionally small class sizes, Academic Coaches have the flexibility to personalize instruction, develop meaningful relationships, and make a lasting impact without many of the administrative burdens found in traditional schools.
At Elite, our mission is to develop future leaders through academic excellence, character development, and entrepreneurial thinking. Every member of our team contributes to creating a supportive learning environment where students are challenged, encouraged, and inspired to succeed.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Small class sizes
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for growth within the organization
- The ability to make a lasting impact in students' lives every day
If you're passionate about education, mentorship, and helping students become confident learners and future leaders, we'd love to hear from you. Join Elite Performance Prep Academy and help redefine what education can be.
How to Apply
Use this link: https://eliteperformanceprepacademy.com/employeeapp
Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
