About Atmosphere Academy

Atmosphere Academy is a SUNY-approved charter school that serves Bronx School District 10 students and families in grades 6 through 8. Atmosphere’s mission is to provide an “atmosphere” for learning in which students and teachers realize their potential as collaborative leaders. To realize this goal, Atmosphere has developed a suite of robust academic and enrichment programming in conjunction with key partners that are designed to develop students’ skills, knowledge, and character. Similarly, the school promotes a professional culture for its faculty and staff that focuses on distributed leadership and continuous improvement through embedded professional development, coaching, mentoring, and teaming.

Position Overview

Academic Coaches will work with youth individually and in small groups to help improve student success in class, increase subject-specific retention, and contribute to overall academic development.

The academic coach is responsible for the following:

Lead weekly tutoring sessions supported by staff and volunteers
Support participants with homework completion in a middle school subject of your choice, including: English, Math, Science, and Social Studies
Serve as a role model and build positive relationships with student

Staff and Reporting Relationships

The academic coach reports to the Principal.

Skills and Traits

Strong command of one or more of the following academic subjects: English, Math, Science, and/or Social Studies
Previous experience working with children
Possess creativity, enthusiasm and patience
Ability to make a consistent, weekly commitment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred but not required)
1-2 years previous tutoring experience (preferred but not required)
1-2 years teaching experience (preferred but not required)

How to apply

Please send your cover letter and resume to jobs@atmosphereacademy.org.