Middle/High School Student Success Coach

Position Title: Middle/High School Student Success Coach/Program Leader 

Reports to: Middle/High School Pathway Coordinator

Job Type/ Classification:  Full-Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Salary: from $19 hr., based on education and experience

Schedule: 40 hours (Mondays - 9a-6p, Tuesdays 9a-5p, Wednesdays 9a-6p, Thursdays 9a-5p, Fridays 8a-4p *schedule is rough estimation and is likely to change slightly from week to week)

Position Summary:

This position is a combined role of student success coaching at North High School and program leading at Dream Center Evansville as defined by the following descriptions:

Student Success Coach (SSC) - is responsible for providing student support in North Jr. and/or North Sr. High School (NJHS/NHS).  SSCs ensure students feel encouraged and supported in the school environment so they can do their best in the classroom and achieve academically. 

Program Leaders (PL)-  (1) Lead out-of-school programs and activities (2) build positive relationships with both students, families and teachers, (3) collaborate with the Academic Team to implement academic supports, (4) incorporate social & emotional learning, (5) provide spiritual mentoring, and (6) other duties as assigned.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Student Success Coaching: SSCs work with the staff of North Jr. and Sr. High School to identify and provide support for Dream Center students and additional students who live in the Jacobsville neighborhood within the school setting.  SSCs provide small group and one-on-one meetings during the school day to promote student success and accountability.  SSCs may also engage with students during lunch periods and other times as determined in coordination with school staff.


2. Academic Development: This position is responsible for providing and facilitating academic support in coordination with Dream Center’s Academic Team.  PLs create an environment where students are challenged and encouraged academically, students believe they have promise, and are motivated toward college/postsecondary attainment.  PLs also work with Dream Center’s Academic Team to implement college and career readiness activities and initiatives. 


3. Program Facilitation: This position is responsible for planning activities and ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and uniquely tailored program.  PLs are directly responsible for the culture and atmosphere in Dream Center Evansville out-of-school programming.  PLs work in a way that is consistent with the vision, mission, and culture of Dream Center Evansville. 


4. Spiritual Development: This position is responsible for developing an environment within the out-of-school program that nourishes each participant’s walk with Christ. PLs provide ministry lessons to deliver the message of The Gospel. 

Job Specifications Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience with children and managing a classroom setting 


• At least 1 year of experience in a urban ministry settings


• Models behavior that is consistent with Christ’s teaching


• Must be a member or regular attender of a Bible-believing church


• Has a personal saving relationship with Jesus Christ 


• Proven ability to work in a fast pace environment 


• Can multitask effectively 


• Passionate about changing the lives of students in the Jacobsville community


• Demonstrates strong relationship building skills with children and adults

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be 21 or over.


• Hold a valid driver’s license, and be comfortable to safely operate any of the DCE vehicles transporting students, including a 15-passenger van.


• Criminal background check must show no conviction of a felony or misdemeanor crime including, but not limited to abuse, drugs or alcohol, neglect, theft or fraud.

Education Requirements:

• Preferred: BA/BS in Social work, Ministry, Missions, or Education 


• Or equivalent experience with youth or community-based work of at least 2 years

Dream Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Dream Center Evansville to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment.  No person will be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law. 

This job description is designed to provide guidelines and direction for accomplishing program, organizational, regional and individual goals and objectives.  It covers the primary responsibilities and activities involved in the effective execution of this position.  It is not meant to be all encompassing or all-inclusive.

Dream Center Statement of Faith

What We Believe

The Bible - Everything we believe, say and do is founded upon and held accountable to the Bible, which is the inerrant Word of God. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

God - There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19; 1 Timothy 2:5)

Jesus - Jesus Christ is the Son of God...and God the Son. He is the Creator of all things who was born to the virgin Mary, died for our sins, rose from the dead and will one day return to earth for all who have placed their faith in Him. (Matthew 1:18; John 3:16; 20:28; Colossians 1:16; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-17)

Salvation - God created humans in His own image to enjoy closeness with Him, but we disobeyed Him, destroying the intimacy of that relationship. We cannot save ourselves, but need God’s tender mercy to draw us back to Him. Jesus’ death on the cross is payment in full for the sins of all who place our faith in Jesus alone for eternal life. In gratitude, we give up our sins as we follow Him. (Genesis 1:27; 3:8-19; Acts 2:38; Romans 5:12; Romans 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-10)