Learning Coach

Job Title: Learning Coach

Location: Bridge Quest Academy

Reports To: Executive Director, Jeanine Wilkinson

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Salary (Exempt)

At Bridge Quest Academy, we believe students thrive when they are supported in becoming curious, confident, and independent learners. Our private school serves both neurotypical and neurodivergent students through an individualized educational model that combines state-aligned online coursework, targeted instruction, coaching, and project-based learning.

Our learning environment is designed to provide students with structure, encouragement, and meaningful opportunities to take ownership of their education while developing the academic, social, and organizational skills needed for future success.

The Learning Coach serves as the primary guide and facilitator for students at Bridge Quest Academy. Unlike a traditional teaching role, this position combines targeted direct instruction with individualized coaching to foster independence, accountability, curiosity, and a positive approach to learning.

Students complete state-aligned coursework primarily through online learning platforms. The Learning Coach monitors student progress, provides instruction and clarification as needed, facilitates project-based learning experiences, and maintains an engaging classroom environment where students feel safe, motivated, and empowered.

This position supports students with varying learning needs, including both neurotypical and neurodivergent learners, within a structured and supportive educational setting.

• Provide targeted direct instruction in core academic subjects to support student understanding and mastery of content.
• Guide students through individualized, state-aligned online curricula and learning platforms.
• Ensure assignments, assessments, and other academic requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor, document, and track student progress across academic subjects and learning goals.
• Provide encouragement, redirection, coaching, and accountability based on each student’s individual needs.
• Help students develop independence, organization, time-management skills, and responsibility for their learning.
• Facilitate project-based learning experiences that integrate academic content with creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and real-world application.
• Support students through the full project-based learning process, including planning, research, development, completion, and presentation.
• Maintain a classroom environment that promotes curiosity, respect, collaboration, and a growth mindset.
• Establish and maintain clear classroom routines, expectations, and supportive learning systems.
• Provide individualized support to students with varying abilities, including neurotypical and neurodivergent learners.
• Implement structured yet flexible approaches that allow students to make meaningful choices and take ownership of their educational progress.
• Organize and facilitate group discussions, learning exhibitions, collaborative activities, and student-led presentations.
• Collaborate with families, school leadership, and team members to communicate student progress, challenges, and recommended support strategies.
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation through online platforms and digital record-keeping systems.
• Actively supervise students during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, professional development opportunities, school functions, and family events as required.
• Support the school’s mission, vision, and values by modeling integrity, respect, accountability, curiosity, and lifelong learning.
• Maintain student confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and flexibility.

• Clear DOJ/FBI background check.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, Child Development, Psychology, or a related field.
• Experience working with children in an educational, coaching, mentoring, or similar role.
• Understanding of child development, student motivation,…