Academic Coach (1-on-1 tutoring, hourly)

JOB SUMMARY

Denver Test Prep (www.denvertestprep.com) is hiring part-time Academic Coaches to work 1-on-1 with students in grades 6-12. Academic Coaches help students build the executive functioning skills, study habits, and confidence they need to succeed in school. Many of our coaching students find school difficult, and some are neurodiverse, so we're looking for coaches who bring patience, care, and a strengths-based approach to every session.

Coaches meet students in person at homes, offices, libraries, etc., in the Denver/Boulder area. Tutors and coaches at DTP are valued professionals and are given autonomy to personalize their instruction while being supported by proven training and a strong team culture.

DTP Academic Coaches should be available three to four days a week, with a minimum of 5 hours per week. Most sessions take place after school, in the afternoons and evenings.

COMPENSATION

Tutors are paid $50/hr for coaching/tutoring and $20/hr for their drive time.

TO APPLY:
Please submit your resume and complete our pre-interview quiz to tell us more about your experience and availability. We’ll accept applications through Monday, 11/30, and will interview candidates on a rolling basis.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification listed, we’d still love to hear from you.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver high-quality, 1-on-1 academic coaching to students in grades 6-12.

• Build academic-focused executive functioning systems with students, including organization strategies, study skills, time management structures, and accountability routines.

• Support students with test and project preparation, note-taking, studying, and the writing/drafting process for school assignments.

• Help students set meaningful academic goals and create action plans to achieve them, while coaching students in self-advocacy and academic confidence.

• Develop customized session plans and adjust instruction based on student progress and needs.

• Maintain clear and professional communication with families and DTP leadership, including regular updates on student progress.

• Track and document session notes and key milestones to keep students on track toward their goals.

QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of a 4-year college or university.

• 2+ years of teaching or tutoring experience; classroom experience preferred.

• Experience in special education, intervention, school or mental health settings, or extensive work with neurodiverse students.

• Ability to coach students across grades 6-12 and understanding of foundational middle and high school course content.

• Experience helping students with studying, test prep, note-taking, writing, and organization.

• A patient, flexible, strengths-based approach with students and families, and strong attention to detail.

• Comfortable working in students’ homes and other community settings.

• Background check required as a condition of employment

• Reliable car to get to coaching sessions not located near public transit.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in intervention, special education, or mental health

• Ability to offer multiple service areas (e.g., subject tutoring, ISEE/HSPT, reading intervention)

• Knowledge of great coaching resources, including strategies, tools, and websites

• Experience working with students who find school difficult and have explored supports in or out of school

Denver Test Prep (DTP) is the leading provider of standardized test prep, academic coaching, K–12 and college tutoring, enrichment programs, and reading intervention in the Denver and Boulder metro areas. We hire only the most talented and experienced educators to ensure the highest quality instruction for our students.

We are deeply committed to educational equity. Through subsidized programs and our DTP ACHieve Scholarship, we provide high-quality tutoring to motivated students in partner schools and nonprofit organizations. Supporting students who need it most is a core part of our mission and vision.

Our success comes from a student-centered approach. We take the time to understand each learner’s needs and create highly customized programs tailored to their strengths, challenges, and goals. This individualized strategy helps students focus on what matters most, at a pace that works for them, building real progress and lasting confidence.

Learn about us: https://denvertestprep.com/.