Job description

Academic Coach

Legal Name of Agency: Central City Neighborhood Partners

Position Title: Academic Coach Hourly Rate: $17.29 part time

(20 hours per week in the afternoon)

Benefits: Paid Holiday and Sick time

Name and Title of the person (position) to which this Position reports:

FSC Program Manager

ORGANIZATIONAL/PROGRAM BACKGROUND

Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) was established in 1994 and incorporated as a formal non-profit

collaborative in 2000 to address the socio-economic conditions impacting low-income families living in the Central

City, Westlake and Pico-Union communities. With the mission of catalyzing partnerships to systemically address the

multiple challenges facing low-income families, CCNP works with its partners to help families create pathways to

financial security and economic opportunity through our FamilySource Center (FSC) program.

Position Summary

The Academic Coach will lead up to two groups of approximately 25 middle and high school students every 12 weeks

in tutoring, homework assistance and college preparatory activities with the goal of preparing youth to graduate from

high school and qualify for post-secondary education. Through an integrated service delivery model, the Academic

Coach will work closely with the student’s Case Manager and the FSC’s LAUSD Pupil Service Attendance Counselor

to provide students with academic and college preparatory activities to support their educational goals.

Academic Coach will perform a broad range of duties spanning the full employment cycle, including, but not limited

to providing expert counsel, support and/or monitoring of the following:

1. Oversee the FSC’s college corner, which serves as a hub of academic support and resources for students;

2. Provide direct knowledge and resources regarding College applications, programs, and experiences,

3. Utilize the LAUSD student educational assessment to develop lessons plans;

4. Provide group and individual tutoring in English and math;

5. Oversee and coordinate peer support/tutoring groups;

6. Provide students with homework support to complete assignments, prepare for tests and improve academic

skills;

7. Provide a robust menu of workshops that include: study skills, student success strategies, SAT/ACT prep

and financial education;

8. Research and identify financial aid resources including scholarships, federal work study and AB540 financial

support;

9. Update and incorporate resources for the college corner;

10. Coordinate and execute college field trips and special events;

11. Support, attend and engage students in the annual Cash for College events;

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12. Assist students in navigating the college admissions process and completion of the Free Application for

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);

13. Maintain accurate academic records and document follow-up efforts

○ Student files

○ Academic achievement plan

○ Student attendance

○ Student progress

14. Provide extended learning opportunities in mathematics, language arts and A-G courses over the summer;

15. Collaborate with key staff including case managers, LAUSD pupil service attendance counselors, partners

and local schools;

16. Prepare information for monthly reporting;

17. Attend and actively participate in team meetings, in-service trainings, staff development meetings and all

required FSC meetings and trainings;

18. Participate in the planning and coordination of yearly events for youth and their families, including potluck

dinners and dances, summer camp, community resource fairs and holiday events; and

19. Other duties as assigned by supervisor and executive leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

● Must be current college student in good academic standing, must possess strong leadership qualities and have

the ability to function as a team player;

● Must have strong language arts and algebra skills, verified through a pre-employment test;

● Ability to plan and implement lesson plans;

● Prior academic tutoring experience preferred;

● Proven ability to assist students with academic assignments;

● A working knowledge of high school A-G requirements, FAFSA, college applications, EOP, and community

college transfer requirements highly preferred;

● Knowledge of undocumented student resources including AB540, the California Dream Act and DACA;

● Ability to maintain appropriate, professional boundaries and confidentiality;

● Strong organizational and verbal/written communication skills;

● Excellent work ethic and proven ability to multitask;

● Hands-on experience working with the public and individuals with various cultural and economic backgrounds

and abilities;

● Must be able to establish and maintain a trusting and productive working relationship with program students, their

parents and staff; and

● Friendly, dependable and flexible. Must be able to work a flexible schedule; performs other assigned duties in a

timely and efficient manner.

● The ability to read, speak, write English and Spanish is preferred, given that many of the targeted students’

parents are monolingual in Spanish.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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● High School Diploma

● Current enrollment in college; verification of enrollment will be required

Other Requirements

▪ Operational knowledge of the internet and web-related technologies; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint); Windows Operating System.

▪ Ability to manage databases and reporting systems in order to produce a variety of written reports

▪ Must have a valid California Driver’s License, liability insurance and access to an automobile in good working

conditions;

COVID-19 Vaccine required for all employees

Central City Neighborhood Partners has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy effective October 1, 2021

requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees (with approved religious and medical accommodations). At

present, an individual is deemed “fully vaccinated” when that person has received, at least 14 days prior, either the

second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series (e.g. Pfizer or Moderna) or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine

(e.g. Johnson & Johnson). As a condition of employment, employees must submit official COVID-19 vaccine

documentation.

Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

It is the established policy of Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) o provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to

all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief (including dress or grooming practices),

color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin (including

possessing a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code § 12801.9), ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression,

transgender status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status,

enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or

volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. CCNP also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of

those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Application Procedure: Recruitment is continuous until the position is filled. Interested applicants please email

resume and cover letter outlining your background and related experience to:

e-mail: hr@laccnp.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.29 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work in the afternoon after 2pm?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Tutoring: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person

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