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Thrive Scholars

Director of Scholar Recruitment

$97K - $107K/yr

Thrive Scholars has begun to grow its footprint with new summer program offerings in three ... Provide ongoing coaching and direction to Recruitment staff on data-informed outreach, yield ...

Jersey Cares

Success Coach

Newark, NJ

The Success Coach will assist Service Scholars in completing a college and/or career-readiness plan by identifying SMART goals and creating a corresponding action plan. Success Coaches will also ...

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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for scholar coach in the United States is $19.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Scholar Coach, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Scholar Coach, you generally need a background in education or youth development, strong academic knowledge, and experience working with students, often supported by a bachelor’s degree. Familiarity with learning management systems, tutoring software, and data tracking tools is important for monitoring and supporting student progress. Exceptional interpersonal skills, patience, and motivational abilities help build trust and empower students to achieve their goals. These skills and qualities are crucial for fostering academic growth, engagement, and long-term student success.

What is the difference between Scholar Coach vs Academic Advisor?

AspectScholar CoachAcademic Advisor
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree; certifications varyUsually requires a bachelor's degree; some roles prefer a master's
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, tutoring centers, online platformsColleges, universities, high schools
Primary FocusSupporting students' academic skills, motivation, and goal settingGuiding students through course selection, degree planning, and academic policies
Industry UsageCommon in educational support services and tutoring companiesStandard role within educational institutions

While both roles support students academically, Scholar Coaches focus on skill development and motivation, often working in tutoring or online platforms. Academic Advisors primarily assist with course planning and degree requirements within educational institutions. Understanding these differences helps students find the right support for their academic success.

What are Scholar Coaches?

Scholar Coaches are educational professionals or trained mentors who work one-on-one or in small groups with students to provide academic support, mentorship, and guidance. They often help students improve their study habits, set academic goals, and overcome learning obstacles. Scholar Coaches may work in schools, tutoring centers, or nonprofit organizations, focusing on increasing students' academic achievement and personal development. Their role is to encourage and empower students to succeed in their educational journeys.

How does a Scholar Coach typically collaborate with teachers and school staff to support student success?

Scholar Coaches work closely with teachers and school staff by sharing insights on students’ academic progress, coordinating tutoring sessions, and participating in regular meetings to discuss student needs. They often collaborate to identify students who could benefit most from additional support and help tailor interventions to individual learning styles. This teamwork ensures that academic strategies are aligned and that students receive consistent encouragement and guidance across all aspects of their education.
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Lower School: K-2nd Grade Scholar Coach

Lower School: K-2nd Grade Scholar Coach

Emerald Charter Schools

Knoxville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Emerald Academy (EA) is a free, independently-operated, K-8 college preparatory school. Emerald Academy is Knoxville's first public charter school, and opened its doors in July 2015 to its first class of kindergartners and first graders. At full enrollment, the school will educate approximately 460 scholars. We are preparing urban scholars for the college of their choice and community leadership. Specifically, we aim to have all of our scholars reading on or above grade level by third grade, to have all of our scholars complete Algebra I in eighth grade, and to have our school rated among the top five percent of Tennessee public schools by our tenth year of operation. The faculty and staff at Emerald Academy are critical to the achievement of these goals, and each member of the staff carries responsibilities that help achieve these goals.
JOB TITLE: Scholar Coach
REPORTS TO: Director of K-2, Director of 3-5, or Director of 6-8
JOB SUMMARY: The Scholar Coach helps EA maximize scholars' academic engagement and outcomes across a specified set of grade levels. The Scholar Coach accomplishes this by supporting and reinforcing the behavioral norms and expectations that undergird EA's school culture. As such, the Scholar Coach is primarily a scholar-facing role. The Scholar Coach reports directly to the director of a grade band.
JOB DUTIES:
  • Intervene with scholars in your grade band who need behavioral supports beyond those provided by his/her teacher in the normal course of classroom instruction.
  • Implement school-wide incentive plans for positive behavior and academics, in conjunction with other scholar coaches and directors of grade bands.
  • Work with suspended scholars, their families, and the director of the grade band to eliminate future suspensions.
  • Track scholar visits to the reflection room and devise a plan to prevent recurrences that is consistent with EA's Scholar Support Plan.
  • Manage the reflection room for scholars based on a rotating schedule with other scholar coaches. Follow all reflection room procedures to ensure consistency in school-wide processes.
  • Internalize and model Teach Like a Champion (TLAC) best practices when coaching scholars.
  • Participate in weekly, scheduled in advance, one-on-one meetings with the director of the grade band, to improve one's practice of coaching scholars.
  • Model EA's values at all times.
  • Persistently, insistently, and consistently reinforce EA's high expectations for scholar behavior with all scholars all the time; always sweat the small stuff and never give up on a scholar.
  • Build strong relationships with scholars and families in your grade band to create investment in EA's culture and expectations.
  • Help scholars to develop care for their EA community, their own academic performance, graduating from college, and becoming the next generation of leaders in their communities.
  • Help scholars find joy in learning.
  • Participate in staff professional development sessions and staff meetings.
  • Chaperone during lunch and recess, as requested by the director of the grade band.
  • Serve bus duty before and after school, including accompanying scholars on the bus route, as requested by the director of the grade band or School Director.
  • Support EA expectations to ensure smooth entry, dismissal, and hallway transitions.
  • Refrain from discussing confidential school business and scholar records during and outside of school hours.
  • Follow EA's handbook protocol for scholar consequences and communicate these in a professional manner to families. Report all behavior that requires a consequence beyond the reflection room to the appropriate director of a grade band.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Associate's or other college degree
  • Enrollment in teacher education program preferred
  • 1-2 years' experience in urban education, especially in a high-performing urban charter school, preferred
  • Experience using TLAC strategies preferred
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with scholars, parents, and colleagues
  • Willingness to address concerns head-on and advance them through the chain of command if they are not resolved
  • Ability to engage in critical conversations with respect, vision, and humility
  • Experience and success working in urban school communities
  • Ability to organize workload independently and set and adapt priorities as needed
  • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment
  • Team player, with maturity, humility, strong work ethic, follow-through, sense of humor, and "roll-up-my-sleeves" attitude
  • Regular reflectiveness and receptiveness to feedback
  • Stamina and the ability to set and achieve ambitious goals and handle the intensity required to bring your best self to an extended school day in a high-performing school environment
  • Deep commitment to Emerald Academy's mission and its values of high expectations, excellence, respect, teamwork, and commitment

START DATE: July 2026

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