Learning Coach

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LEADERS Mission:

Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character. Culver Academies is a private boarding school. We enroll students and employ faculty and staff from across the United States and around the world. Culver Academies seeks diverse and talented educators who value the core commitments of all Culver faculty, support the Culver mission and principles, and embrace the Culver teaching and learning model. At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our faculty and staff whose passion is to serve our students. Located on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, Culver Academies encompasses 1,800 acres of green hills and woodlands, and a historic collegiate-like campus with beautiful Gothic architecture. Our location in Culver, Indiana, offers the best of both worlds; a beautiful, serene setting with access to large cities nearby, including the home of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. We are also less than two hours away from Chicago and Indianapolis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Learning Coach is responsible for providing academic coaching to secondary students who need academic support, particularly study skills, organizational skills, and learning strategies. The Learning Coach must be relational and able to serve as a mentor and guild to students. The Learning Coach must also have a strong understanding of recent principles in the field of learning sciences and consistently collaborate and communicate support initiatives with families, students, faculty, and residential life staff. As a mission-driven, value-based organization, we ask you to contribute to the mission by serving students in additional commitments to realize our promise of whole-person education. This includes a commitment to students outside of the office in an area, such as academics, athletics, or spiritual life, along with supporting student and campus life activities.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must possess a master's degree or higher (including certifications) in work related to neurodiversity, educational psychology, special education, social work or a master's or higher in an education-related field with significant coaching experience. This position requires honed writing skills, sharp organization and time management skills, and dynamic communication techniques that can be used for individuals and small or large group settings for adolescents and adults. Must have highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to easily meet people and work effectively within every level of the organization. Must be discreet and able to maintain confidentiality. This position requires high-level proficiency with database input and custom report generation and high competency with Excel, Word, and related software. This position requires excellent keyboarding and data entry skills.

TOTAL REWARDS

Culver offers much to complement your pay. Our health benefits include medical (Health Savings Account available), dental, and vision insurance options offered at extremely affordable rates and one of our most valued offerings is our FREE on-site Health Clinic including various free generic medications. Financial planning benefits include Life Insurance and a 403b retirement account with a very generous company match. At Culver, we seek to support your whole self - wellness in mind, spirit, and body - is what makes our employees successful which is why you have access to our on-site Fitness Center, fall, winter and spring breaks as well as summers off, and professional development, including continued education, to support excellence in your craft. Culver also offers FREE meals in the dining hall, limited laundry and dry-cleaning services and a discount at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop. A strong Tuition Remission Program and scholarship opportunities are available for your eligible children attending both schools and camps. Culver Academies is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.