Job Description
Job DescriptionTHIS IS A REMOTE WORK FROM HOME POSITION: We administer all services at our company through video conferencing. Please see details below for remote positions.
Positively and dramatically impact the lives of students by becoming an academic coach! Work one-on-one with students through academics, tutoring, study skills and college prep! The Nectar Group is a cutting-edge cognitive training and academic coaching company based in Colorado, but fully remote, that is hiring part time Academic Coaches.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with students K-12 as well as adults as you apply principles of neuroscience to learning. Our clients are children and adults of all ability levels. You will work with them to deliver our curriculum to improve their cognitive and academic skills such as; memory, executive functioning and problem solving along with content areas of reading, writing, and math. We work with students who want to unlock their full potential in order to overcome learning challenges and disabilities. We provide unique, customized coaching and tutoring programs and one to one schooling through Nectar Academy. Our one-on-one programs solve the underlying root issues to learning and memory challenges. We see significant positive change and results that last a lifetime. Our coaches find taking students through this process is a very rewarding and impactful experience as they see measurable growth in their students and build relationships that truly make a difference.
We are open 7 days a week: Monday- Friday, 6:15am-8pm MST, Saturdays 8am-6pm, and Sundays 12:00pm-6:30pm. Flexible shifts are available throughout the week (especially good situationally for graduate school students where availability for work can change from semester to semester).
We serve clients nationally and internationally. Currently, we have a need for coaches to provide remote services via video conferencing. Candidates must be able to work at least 3-4 times per week or a minimum of 16 hours per week.
The ideal candidates will have experience teaching or tutoring and will be excited to merge their expertise with our programs. Training will be provided and required to certify coaches in our methodology and approach. The kind of candidate who excels in this position are those that love beating the odds and exceeding expectations for what a student can accomplish. They are also people who care deeply, are enthusiastic and are outgoing in their communications with clients and other staff. Building rapport quickly, being able to self initiate and work independently with a high level of integrity are also important to success.
Please note that while this is a remote position, you must treat the position as if you were in an office during work hours. This means that you must be at your home office during work hours (not in a coffee shop, library, etc.) You must have daycare/childcare arrangements for any children. You must have a dedicated work space that is free from distractions and interruptions of pets, family members, housemates, etc. and that is professional in nature. Because some of our services fall under HiPAA, confidentiality must be maintained and no other family members (children or adults) may overhear business or client interactions. You must also have high speed internet.
The training will be towards the middle of December. There are immediate hours once trained (16 to 30 hrs per week). Our greatest need is for daytime availability with high school level academic and ACT/SAT college prep experience. There are opportunities for advancement within the company. Candidates must be able to make a minimum 1-year commitment. We are a fast growing company with opportunities to advance quickly into full-time career management and leadership positions if desired for the right candidates!
Coach Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree a must! Absolutely no exceptions to this minimum requirement will be made!
- Must have a place at home to work that looks professional and clean.
- Must be comfortable working with all ages and ability levels from talented and gifted, typical learners, to individuals with learning disabilities.
- Teaching certificate a bonus (current, expired or substitute are all acceptable from any state). Those with strong backgrounds and previous experience in education but without certification will be seriously considered.
- Be available at least two times per week during the day, after school and/or on weekends.
- Clean background check and excellent references required.
- Must be able to lift at least 25lbs. and climb one or more flights of stairs.
Nectar Provides:
- All curriculum, materials, and IT (computer, monitor, camera, etc. and IT support to set everything up)
- Competitive compensation rate plus opportunity for pay increase through our Coach Career Path training program ($20.00 starting pay).
- Bonus after first six months
- Exciting, cutting edge curriculum.
- Paid Continuing Education (CE Credits) / Ongoing Training
- Paid lesson planning and preparation time
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to make significant positive impact in the lives of children and adults working one-on-one
- A positive and supportive work culture where collaboration is foundational
- Many opportunities for advancement in leadership roles
- Professional mentoring program
- Benefits package for full-time
- 401K benefit for part-time employees that work a minimum of 20 hours per week
Our Hiring Process Consists of the Following Steps:
1. Submit your resume via online portal or thru email.
2. If you meet the qualifications, we will contact you to watch a video with more details about the the position and company.
3. If both parties are interested in moving forward, we will schedule next steps.
PLEASE NOTE:
1). IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A BACHELORS DEGREE DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.
2). IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN THE UNITED STATES DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.
3). RESUMES RECEIVED VIA EMAIL ONLY! ABSOLUTELY NO IN-PERSON or TELEPHONE INQUIRIES SHOULD BE MADE.
WE MOVE THE JOB POSTING EVERY FEW DAYS. PLEASE DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED BY A "CLOSED JOB" EMAIL FROM A JOB BOARD. WE WILL REACH OUT TO ALL CANDIDATES WE ARE INTERESTED IN BEFORE MOVING/CLOSING THE JOB.