Middle School Academic Coach at Aces

OVERVIEW

(University of St. Thomas- MN Students ONLY)**APPLICANTS FOR THIS POSITION MUST QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL OR STATE WORK STUDY**

This position is off-campus and student employees must provide their own transportation to the site.

 

JOB TITLE: Academic Coach at Aces

PAY RATE: $19-$25 per hour; MN licensed educators qualify for $23-$28 per hour 

REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator

Shifts: Part-time, approximately 14-20 hours per week depending on site placement and availability 

Hours: • Morning (AM: Monday – Friday 7am – 9:30am) and/or Afternoon (PM: Monday – Thursday 2pm – 5:30pm) o Note- Afternoon hours vary by site placement • 2 hours of lesson planning a week • 3-hour training once a month • Optional- Field Trip/Youth experience opportunities

LOCATION(S): Minneapolis and Saint Paul 

 

About ACES ACES (Athletes Committed to Educating Students) is an innovative out-of-school time program that brings math and social-emotional learning to life for students. Our mission is to empower youth and expand opportunity through engaging, inclusive, and accessible learning eperiences. ACES’s programming consists of three primary, synergetic components: group classroom sessions, one-on-one mentorship, and unique experiential learning opportunities. Our unique, project based curriculum engages students through sports-themed, real-world applications. ACES partners with mission-aligned organizations and schools, as well as Minnesota’s professional sports teams, to deliver transformational programming for hundreds of students every year.

 

Position Description Academic Coaches are ACES’s most powerful agents of change, engaging directly with students to advance education equity and prepare young learners for success in school, career, and community. Academic Coaches use ACES’s unique, hands-on curriculum to cultivate math skill and social-emotional development for a classroom of 10-15 middle school age students. Academic Coaches also provide one-on-one mentorship and academic support, building strong relationships with students and their families. This role will report to a Program Coordinator who will support their growth, development, and impact with students.

Academic Coaches are part of a cohort. The cohort model fosters a collaborative and supportive environment for Academic Coaches to engage in professional development opportunities, share knowledge, build community, and enhance their skills. With their cohort group, Academic Coaches will attend and participate in initial trainings, monthly full-cohort professional development provided by internal and external trainers, and team-building events together with their peers.

Responsibilities • Teaching and Classroom Management o Plan and lead engaging math and social-emotional learning (SEL) lessons using ACES’s hands-on curriculum o Provide one-on-one and small group academic support for 4th-8th grade students o Seek out and actively develop positive relationships with each student in the ACES classroom o Independently manage the ACES classroom of 10-15 students by establishing and maintaining behavior expectations and routines and cultivating a positive classroom environment • Lesson Planning and Evaluation o Develop lesson adaptations and engagement strategies to meet students’ individual strengths and needs o Complete administrative tasks including tracking attendance and student progress and provide input for student and family engagement, and curriculum development o Record data and provide input for student and family engagement, and curriculum development o Contribute to ACES’s growth by giving feedback and participating in ACES’s evaluation methods • Training and Other Events o Attend monthly staff trainings and participate meaningfully o Participate in team-building events and other occasional ACES events o Chaperone and support engagement and positive behavior on occasional field trips • Other o Work collaboratively with Program Coordinator and Academic Coaches o Participate in check-ins with Program Coordinator o Adhere to program schedule, policies, and structure o Possibly sub at other ACES’s sites if needed and available o Embody ACES’s values: youth-centeredness, equity, belonging, collaboration, and growth o Complete various tasks and manage miscellaneous projects as needed

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: 

Follow these recommendations to submit a strong application: • Before starting your application, be prepared to provide basic information about your education, professional experience, interest in the position, availability/schedule, two professional references, and a current resume. • Be sure to answer all questions completely and accurately. Proofread your responses before submitting. Provide the name, email address, and phone number for two professional references. We encourage you to list former employers, colleagues, instructors, volunteer position supervisors, or others who can speak to your professionalism, experience, and leadership. References from friends and relatives are discouraged. Contact your references before applying to ensure you have their correct contact information.

QUALIFICATIONS

About You The ideal candidate is curious, flexible, enthusiastic, collaborative, and brings a positive attitude and good sense of humor to their work. Academic Coaches keep students at the center of their work and embody ACES’s values: youth centeredness, equity, belonging, collaboration, and growth. This position is an impactful growth and leadership experience for aspiring educators and those in the early stages of a teaching or youthwork career. The Academic Coach position can also fulfill college or graduate school internship requirements. Qualifications • Must be at least 18 years old • Ability to relate to and develop positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues • Embodiment of ACES’s values: youth-centeredness, equity, belonging, collaboration, and growth. • Commitment to ACES’s mission to reduce the academic opportunity gap and prepare students to succeed • Ability to work regular program hours and occasional extended hours, including evenings and weekends Desired Skills & Experience • Bilingual in English and Spanish, Somali, or Hmong • Experience working with youth • Experience in teaching, lesson planning, or tutoring, especially in math • Experience working in underserved and historically marginalized communities • Current Minnesota teaching license or desire to pursue one