Academic Coach - Milwaukee, WI at Guild Education

Mequon, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

EducationIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s or Graduate school student preferred
Experience working with students in grades 6-12 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
Flexibility in evenings and/or weekends
Commitment of at least 12 months
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

Responsibilities

Work one-on-one with middle school, high school, and college students to help them become successful in school and life
Provide students with executive function and academic skills to be successful now and in the future
Teach methods to plan and manage time, prioritize, become more organized, and process information through note-taking, studying, and reading
Create strong relationships with students
Increase students' confidence
Help students overcome challenges

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Academic CoachingExecutive FunctionTime ManagementOrganizationNote-TakingStudy SkillsReading ComprehensionStudent MotivationParent CommunicationADHD Support

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Academic Coach position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Academic Coach role remote or in-office, and where is it located?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualifications and skills are required for the Academic Coach role?

A Bachelor’s degree is required (Master’s or graduate student preferred), experience working with students in grades 6-12 and college (especially those with ADHD, anxiety, or learning struggles), and strong communication skills in-person, via phone, and email. Preferred candidates are pursuing or working towards careers as Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Special Education teachers, or general education teachers. Key characteristics include being personable, flexible, responsive, passionate about teaching, and willing to learn.

What is the work schedule and commitment for this part-time Academic Coach position?

The role is part-time, requiring availability to work at least 5 hours per week with flexibility in evenings and/or weekends, and a commitment of at least 12 months.

What makes a strong candidate for the Academic Coach position?

Strong candidates have a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degrees preferred), direct experience with students facing learning challenges, relevant professional backgrounds in education or therapy, and personal traits like being personable, flexible, responsive, passionate about teaching, and coachable.

Guild Education

Education benefits and workforce development solutions

About Guild Education

Guild Education provides education benefits to large employers, helping them invest in their employees' education and skills development. The company partners with employers to offer programs like tuition reimbursement, access to online courses, and degree programs from accredited institutions. This approach aims to improve employee satisfaction, reduce turnover, and attract top talent. Guild Education generates revenue through fees from employers for managing education programs and commissions from educational institutions for student enrollments. In a job market that requires continuous learning, Guild's services help companies prepare their workforce for future challenges while promoting diversity and inclusion. The goal is to transform education into a strategic investment that enhances talent acquisition, retention, and overall company morale.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$626MTotal Funding

SERIES_FCompany Stage

Consulting, Enterprise Software, EducationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Be an owner - Every employee is granted equity in Guild with a 4-year vesting schedule as well as a 401(k).

Prioritize your time - We offer generous parental leave, PTO, and onsite daycare for Denver-based employees

Have a learner's mindset - Guild offers student loan reimbursement, 100% tuition assistance for your first bachelor’s degree, and $10K/year toward additional education.

Take care of yourself - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans because we care about the health and well-being of all Guild employees.

Risks

Increased competition from providers like EdAssist may impact Guild's market share.

Economic downturns could reduce corporate spending on education benefits, affecting revenue.

Data privacy concerns with AI integration could lead to regulatory challenges.

Differentiation

Guild Education partners with large employers to offer education as an employee benefit.

Their tech-enabled student advising model supports working adults from start to finish.

Guild's platform integrates AI insights to empower HR leaders in talent transformation.

Upsides

Growing demand for upskilling programs boosts Guild's relevance in workforce development.

Partnerships with companies like MOD Pizza expand Guild's reach and impact.

Recent $264 million funding supports aggressive expansion and product development.

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