Achievement Coach (Baltimore)

Part-Time Achievement Coach – Afterschool Program (Middle School)

$50/hour | Paid Training | Make a Real Impact After School

Do you believe that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not?
Higher Achievement is looking for Part-Time Achievement Coaches who are passionate about supporting middle school students during a critical moment in their academic and personal development.

As an Achievement Coach, you’ll build meaningful relationships with scholars, lead engaging afterschool programming, and help students grow into confident, high-achieving learners prepared for high school and beyond.

Job Details

• Part-Time: Monday–Thursday, approximately 3:30–5:30 PM
• Additional Hours: Approximately 1-3 hours per month for planning, meetings and trainings
• Pay Rate: $50 per hour
• Start Date: August 2025
• Duration: Indefinite; work available during the Afterschool Academy year (September/October–May/June), based on center placement. Limited summer hours available.
• Location: Onsite at a Higher Achievement middle school center location
  • Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School - 231 S. Eaton St Baltimore, MD 21224

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Make a direct, visible impact on middle school scholars every day
• Be a mentor, role model, and leader in a supportive team environment
• Receive paid orientation and ongoing professional development
• Build experience in education, youth development, or social impact
• Work consistent afterschool hours that pair well with school or other jobs

What You’ll Do

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Curriculum and Instruction

• Supervise and manage a disciplined class of up to 15 scholars that has a positive culture and has scholars actively working in learning blocks three days per week
• Follow and implement the Learning Block systems and structures
• Support scholars with prioritizing daily assignments, along with setting realistic timetables with prioritized task-lists for longer-term projects, and assist scholars in preparing for upcoming quizzes, tests, and projects and coach them to develop strong study skills
• Ensure that class assignments and homework are completed by all scholars to a high degree of quality. High-quality assignments are characterized by a high level of accuracy, an organized and clear presentation, and answers that indicate thinking beyond the surface level.
• Support volunteer homework helpers in their work with scholars
• Answer questions from and re-teach necessary concepts to scholars to achieve mastery
• Provide additional academic activities that are engaging and intentional for scholars who complete their homework or who were not assigned homework
• Reinforce Higher Achievement's philosophies and positive work culture
• Track scholar progress using the center's established tracking mechanisms
• Observe other Learning Blocks and provide feedback around classroom structures and routines that will support the scholar learning experience

Communication with Families, Teachers and Staff

• Communicate with scholars' teachers and parents/guardians through written communication when concerns or successes arise. Report back to Learning Directors and other staff on the content and progress of these communications.
• When necessary, place phone calls to scholars' families regarding scholar performance in Learning Blocks
• Attend a weekly Center Staff Team meeting where individual scholar needs are discussed, as well as current successes and challenges at center, and how systems are functioning
• Communicate and collaborate with the center's Learning Director around scholars who consistently complete homework early or who have been identified as needing additional help.
• All other duties as assigned.