Learning Coach

About St. John’s Prep

St. John’s Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.

St. John’s is a faith-based community grounded in and fortified by three main cultural priorities: recognizing all people as created in the image and likeness of God, embracing a habit of excellence grounded in a growth mindset, and empowering individuals to be unique expressions of God’s love in the world. Strong candidates will embody the Catholic principles and Xaverian values that guide our institution to help foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment. For further information on how faith animates St. John’s, please visit our Statement on Xaverian and Catholic Identity. 

Position Overview and Responsibilities

St. John’s Prep seeks a committed Learning Coach who is experienced in working with students in grades 6 through 12. The position will report to the Director of the Center for Learning and Academic Success. This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible, school year position, roughly 19.5 hours weekly.

The Writing Center is based in the Center for Learning and Academic Success (CLAS). These centers work hand-in-hand to support the learning of all students at St. John’s Prep. More information about both centers can be found at https://www.stjohnsprep.org/ 

The Learning coach will work under the umbrella of both centers. Specifically, the Learning Coach will: 

• Work one-on-one and with small groups of students with diverse learning profiles to reinforce organization, time management and study skills.  
• Maintain accurate records of all coaching sessions.  
• Collaborate with teachers, guidance counselors and parents in supporting students.  
• Visit academic classrooms to deliver study skills workshops.  
• Present workshops at grade level meetings.  
• Implement effective strategies to assist students with diverse learning styles.  
• Collaborate with the Coordinator of the Writing Center and Director of CLAS to develop appropriate center programming, including workshops and webinars on specific aspects of writing and study skills.  
• Model a commitment to learning and professional growth.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Google suite 
• Willingness to learn school-based digital platforms
• Ability to independently manage a diverse range of projects

Education and ExperienceA bachelor’s degree is required as is experience working with students within learning differences.Physical Requirements:

• Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
• Bending, lifting, pushing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, stooping.
• Must be able to reach at and above shoulder height to access higher areas of equipment, etc.
• Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
• Use of hands and fingers for manipulation, and using computer keyboard, educational tools, play equipment, and perform first aid and CPR.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

St. John’s Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice, student engagement, interpersonal communication, and curricular decisions. For more information about our academic, spiritual and student life programs, please visit www.stjohnsprep.org. 

Interested candidates are asked to apply via the online found on the Employment page of stjohnsprep.org. Candidates will need to upload a cover letter, resumé, and academic transcripts if applying for a faculty position. Please, no phone calls.