Academic Coach​/Mentor

Study Spot is looking for Academic Coach/Mentors to provide academic support to middle school and high school students in Toronto and the surrounding Greater Toronto Area.

Academic Coaching is an effective form of academic support that targets how students learn as opposed to what they learn. For over 20 years, Study Spot has provided academic coaching support to bright, capable, post-secondary bound students who underachieve due to a lack of organization and/or academic skills.

The primary function of the Academic Coach is to work one-on-one with adolescent students to teach, practice, and apply effective executive and academic skills. The areas of focus are:

• Organization
• Time Management
• Planning

• Reading & Note taking
• Writing
• Test and Exam Preparation

Coaching sessions are delivered in-person at local libraries around the Greater Toronto Area. Coaches work from libraries that are geographically accessible to both coach and students. Some sessions may take place virtually on our Study Spot platform. Training provided.

We typically work with students after school, evenings, and on weekends. A coach’s caseload is typically between 4 and 6 students per week, for a total of 4 to 9 hours per week. Larger caseloads are possible. The number of students will depend greatly on the coach’s availability and geographic accessibility to libraries in Toronto.

• Strong academic background. A Masters degree completed or in progress preferred.
• All academic disciplines considered. Preference to degrees in Psychology, Education, and STEM programs.
• Previous Academic Coaching or Learning Strategy/Strategist experience is highly valued.
• Experience working with adolescents with ADHD, and learning challenges is highly valued.
• If you have personal experience with ADHD or learning challenges and have overcome them to achieve academic success, I am interested in speaking with you.
• Competitive athletic background, including university varsity sports, is highly valued.

Compensation range is $27.50 - $32.50 per hour. Premium paid for in-person coaching sessions.