Executive Functioning Learning Specialist

About The Ladder Method:

The Ladder Method is a leading learning methodology company specializing in Executive Functioning Coaching. Since 2008, we’ve helped students and adults develop the foundational skills and habits needed to succeed in academics, careers, and personal growth. Our coaching combines executive functioning training, social-emotional support, and habit-building—backed by research and proven results.
 

Our instructors, teachers, private coaches, and EF learning specialists have graduated from the nation’s top Universities, but what truly sets them apart is their warm professionalism, their passion for education, and their enthusiasm for working with people on creating great habits and study skills.
 

Position Overview:

We are seeking a compassionate, structured, and skilled EF Learning Specialists to support our young adult and university clients—ranging from young adults just entering college to those entering their first years in the workforce—in developing systems for time management, organization, productivity, and goal setting.
 

The ideal candidate has a passion for helping others grow, a deep understanding of executive functioning challenges (such as procrastination, overwhelm, ADHD, and work-life balance), and a talent for turning chaos into clarity.

We are looking for coaches who have a background in psychology or educational therapy and have very firm boundaries with teenagers/young adults.
 

We are looking for LMFT counselors and coaches with a background in Clinical or Educational Psychology.

Responsibilities:

• Coach adult clients 1-on-1 (virtually and/or in-person) 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

Qualifications:

• 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 10–15 hours/week to start, with room to grow

Why Join The Ladder Method?

• 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