Achievement Coach; Baltimore

Position: Achievement Coach (Baltimore)
Part-Time Achievement Coach – After school Program (Middle School)$50/hour | Paid Training | Make a Real Impact After School Do you believe that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not?

Higher Achievement is looking for Part-Time Achievement Coaches who are passionate about supporting middle school students during a critical moment in their academic and personal development.

As an Achievement Coach, you’ll build meaningful relationships with scholars, lead engaging after school programming, and help students grow into confident, high-achieving learners prepared for high school and beyond.

Job Details Part-Time:
Monday–Thursday, approximately 3:30–5:30 PM Additional

Hours:

Approximately 1-3 hours per month for planning, meetings and trainings

Pay Rate: $50 per hour

Start Date:

August 2025

Duration:
Indefinite; work available during the After school Academy year (September/October–May/June), based on center placement. Limited summer hours available.

Location:

Onsite at a Higher Achievement middle school center location

Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School - 231 S. Eaton St Baltimore, MD 21224

Why You’ll Love This Role Make a direct, visible impact on middle school scholars every dayBe a mentor, role model, and leader in a supportive team environment

Receive paid orientation and ongoing professional development

Build experience in education, youth development, or social impact

Work consistent after school hours that pair well with school or other jobs

What You’ll Do Essential

Duties & Responsibilities Curriculum and Instruction Supervise and manage a disciplined class of up to 15 scholars that has a positive culture and has scholars actively working in learning blocks three days per week Follow and implement the Learning Block systems and structures

Support scholars with prioritizing daily assignments, along with setting realistic timetables with prioritized task-lists for longer-term projects, and assist scholars in preparing for upcoming quizzes, tests, and projects and coach them to develop strong study skills

Ensure that class assignments and homework are completed by all scholars to a high degree of quality. High-quality assignments are characterized by a high level of accuracy, an organized and clear presentation, and answers that indicate thinking beyond the surface level.

Support volunteer homework helpers in their work with scholars

Answer questions from and re-teach necessary concepts to scholars to achieve mastery

Provide additional academic activities that are engaging and intentional for scholars who complete their homework or who were not assigned homework

Reinforce Higher Achievement's philosophies and positive work culture

Track scholar progress using the center's established tracking mechanisms

Observe other Learning Blocks and provide feedback around classroom structures and routines that will support the scholar learning experience

Communication with Families, Teachers and Staff Communicate with scholars' teachers and parents/guardians through written communication when concerns or successes arise. Report back to Learning Directors and other staff on the content and progress of these communications.

When necessary, place phone calls to scholars' families regarding scholar performance in Learning Blocks Attend a weekly Center Staff Team meeting where individual scholar needs are discussed, as well as current successes and challenges at center, and how systems are functioning

Communicate and collaborate with the center's Learning Director around scholars who consistently complete homework early or who have been identified as needing additional help.

All other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; college juniors or seniors may apply

Minimum of two years of in classroom teaching experience with middle school students required;
Teacher Certification strongly preferred

Strong classroom and behavior management skills using advancing youth development approaches

Familiarity with middle school curriculum and implementation

Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate professionally and effectively with…