Part-Time Academic Support Coach (Grades 9-12)

The Covenant School, an independent Christian Liberal Arts & Sciences school in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated educator to serve as a part-time Academic Support Coach for grades 9-12. Serving more than 750 students from Pre-K through Grade 12, our school is a gospel-centered community of faith and learning committed to the formation of the whole person through a rich and humane education. Faculty at The Covenant School understand teaching as a Christian vocation. They take personal responsibility for students’ intellectual, spiritual, and personal growth and work together to cultivate a community of scholars in which students are known, challenged, and formed in habits of thought and character for lives of faithful service.

Position Overview:

The Academic Support Coach works directly with students in the Upper School to strengthen executive functioning skills and develop the habits necessary for successful, increasingly independent learning. Through group and individualized coaching and regular meetings with students, the coach helps students improve their organization, time management, planning, task initiation, study strategies, and ability to monitor their own progress.

Working under the direction of the Academic Support Coordinator, the coach supports a designated caseload of students and collaborates with teachers and families to promote student growth. The coach also partners with teachers to identify effective classroom strategies that support students’ executive functioning and academic success. The goal is not simply to help students manage immediate academic challenges, but to cultivate the skills, habits, and confidence necessary to take increasing responsibility for their own learning.

We are seeking an educator who enjoys working with adolescents and brings patience, sound judgment, and relational wisdom to this work. The ideal candidate provides appropriate structure and accountability while fostering student independence, perseverance, and self-discipline. In keeping with the school’s mission, the Academic Support Coach approaches each student with dignity and care, supporting their intellectual and personal formation.

Core Responsibilities:

- Provide academic coaching to students in grades 9-12, emphasizing executive functioning skills and effective learning habits.
- Meet regularly with students to establish goals, monitor progress, and develop strategies for managing academic responsibilities.
- Help students develop organization, planning, time management, study, and self-advocacy skills.
- Collaborate with the Academic Support Coordinator, teachers, and families to support student growth, including helping teachers identify and implement effective classroom strategies for students who need additional academic support.
- Maintain appropriate records of student progress and participate in relevant faculty collaboration and professional development.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree required
- Experience working with high school students in teaching, academic coaching, or learning support
- Understanding of executive functioning skills, adolescent development, and effective learning strategies
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build supportive relationships with students while maintaining clear expectations and accountability
- Ability to integrate Christian faith authentically and thoughtfully in the context of this work

We welcome candidates whose experiences and backgrounds enrich this shared work within a community shaped by a shared commitment to the school’s Christian mission and educational vision.

Application Process
To apply, please submit a résumé and cover letter to hickory-careers@covenantschool.org.