Learning Specialist

3 weeks ago


Newton Upper Falls, United States Engaging Minds Full time

**About us**

is an after-school learning center that teaches students how to learn and provides them with academic skills and strategies they need to succeed over the long-term. Engaging Minds focuses on teaching the increasingly important executive function skills (organization, prioritization, initiation of tasks, time management, goal-setting, planning) and guides students to become independent and self-confident learners. All instruction is one-on-one and personalized to meet the needs of each individual student. To learn more, please visit:.

**Overview**:
The Learning Specialist is responsible for managing three key functions at Engaging Minds:

- Managing a caseload of Engaging Minds Instructors who work directly with students and families.
- Liaising with parents and other professionals to problem-solve as needed, and to ensure instructors are addressing and delivering on the key needs of the student.
- Conducting Zoom intake meetings with new students/families.

**Reporting Structures and details**:

- The Learning Specialist reports to Director of Educational Services
- ~ 15-20 hours per week with flexible combination of morning and afternoon/evening hours (weekly timesheet)
- Primarily remote with occasional attendance at in-person meetings and events in Greater Boston, MA
- Compensation $28-$32/hour, commensurate with experience

**Core Responsibilities**:

- The Learning Specialist will exercise discretion and independent judgment in mentoring instructors and providing ongoing professional development to instructors as needed.
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment in building relationships with parents/guardians to ensure they receive a return on their investment.
- Be responsive and available during hours when other staff members and/or family members may have questions and a time-sensitive need for response.
- Develop comprehensive and individualized Learning Profiles for students on their caseload.
- Family intakes: Schedule 30-40 minute Zoom meetings between 3:30-7pm EST with families via Calendly to support the sales process and gather information to facilitate student/instructor matches.

**Required Qualifications and Skills**:

- Master’s degree in Education, School Counseling, Speech and Language, or Social Work and five years of experience in a school setting.
- Two or more years of instructional coaching and/or supervisory experience.
- Expertise in Executive Function.
- Exceptional people management and relationship skills, including the ability to give direct and productive performance feedback.
- A collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- Demonstrated experience in K-12 education.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to attend in-person meetings in the Greater Boston, MA area.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students and possess the necessary qualifications, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan

**Education**:

- Master's (required)

**Experience**:

- teaching, counseling, supervisory: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newton Upper Falls, MA 02464



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