Executive Functioning Learning Specialist

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Department

Student Success

Job Type

Part-Time

Compensation

$60 - $75 per hour (USD)

Experience

1+ Year of Counseling or Professional Coaching preferred

This is a part time position, approximately 12-15 hours a week. Hours depend on nature of requests.

Join one of New York City's premier private education companies.

The Ladder Method
, we believe coaching is about far more than helping students complete homework. We teach students how to learn, how to think, and how to build the executive functioning skills that lead to lifelong success.

Our work focuses on helping students strengthen organization, planning, time management, self-advocacy, emotional regulation, study strategies, and confidence. We partner closely with families to provide individualized support that empowers students with learning differences to become more independent learners.

We are proud to serve many of New York City's most accomplished families and are seeking compassionate, highly professional coaches who share our commitment to excellence.

Our team includes graduates of the nation's leading universities, but what distinguishes our educators most is their warmth, professionalism, sound judgment, and ability to build meaningful relationships while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.

We're Looking For

Experienced Executive Function Coaches who enjoy working with middle school, high school, and young adult students, as well as adults, with learning differences.

This position is an excellent fit for professionals with backgrounds in:

• Teaching
• Tutoring (or Former Tutors)
• Educational Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• School Psychology
• Counseling
• Educational Therapy
• Executive Function Coaching
• Learning Specialist roles
• LMFT, LPC, LCSW, or similar counseling backgrounds (clinical licensure not required unless applicable)

We're especially interested in professionals who understand adolescent development, communicate effectively with parents, and can establish supportive, consistent coaching relationships while maintaining healthy professional boundaries.

• Coach clients 1-on-1 (virtually) using The Ladder Method’s curriculum and methodology
• Guide clients in improving time management, task initiation, planning, organization, and follow-through
• Help clients establish and maintain systems that support their personal and professional goals
• Provide accountability, motivation, and mindset coaching tailored to individual client needs
• Document progress and communicate regularly with the internal team
• Maintain a high level of professionalism, empathy, and discretion

• Background in coaching, psychology, education, counseling, social work, or a related field
• BA or BS required
• Firm boundaries
• Strong understanding of executive functioning and how it impacts adult learning and productivity
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to build rapport quickly and work with clients from diverse backgrounds
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage your own schedule
• Experience working with neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, anxiety, etc.) is a plus
• Experience serving high net-worth clients a plus
• Must be available for at least 12-15 hours/week to start, with room to grow

• Meaningful work with real impact
• Flexible, hybrid work model
• Ongoing training and mentorship in our proven coaching framework
• Opportunity for long-term growth within a mission-driven team
• Supportive and collaborative work culture

Compensation depends on experience and education.

Please note the upper range of compensation is dependent on master's and doctoral degrees as well as experience.