Learning & Wellness Facilitator

Next Level Up, LLC is dedicated to empowering students through academic and emotional support, fostering both academic and personal growth. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Learning & Wellness Facilitator to work one-on-one and in small groups with students ranging from kindergarten to high school in Colorado Springs. This role combines academic tutoring with therapeutic skills, including emotional regulation, coping strategies, stress management, and focus techniques to support students' overall well-being and academic success.

Key Responsibilities:

Individualized Academic & Emotional Support:

• Provide one-on-one tutoring to students in core subjects such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, reinforcing classroom learning, increasing schoolwork performance, and improving grade-level achievement through periodic evaluations.
• Implement therapeutic techniques to help students manage frustration, reduce anxiety, and regulate emotions during their studies, leading to improved focus and resilience.
• Incorporate mindfulness and focus strategies to enhance concentration and optimize learning outcomes in a structured and effective manner.
• Track measurable changes in symptoms through pre-assessments, ongoing progress monitoring, and post-evaluations.

Small Group Facilitation:

• Conduct engaging and interactive small-group sessions that reinforce academic understanding and encourage social-emotional collaboration.
• Lead group activities designed to promote emotional growth, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Adapt group instruction to ensure students demonstrate increased engagement, participation, and collaboration over time.

Subject Mastery & Integration:

• Teach a range of subjects (math, science, language arts, social studies) aligned with academic goals, evaluated through lesson alignment, student engagement, and academic growth data.
• Integrate emotional regulation techniques into instruction, assessed by consistent strategy use, student feedback, and observed self-management improvements.
• Utilize adaptive teaching methods to support academic and emotional growth, measured by differentiated instruction, student progress, and classroom observations.

Progress Assessment & Goal Setting:

• Evaluate students' academic progress and emotional well-being, identifying areas for growth and adjusting support strategies accordingly.
• Develop and implement customized lesson plans and emotional support strategies, ensuring alignment with students' evolving needs and measurable learning objectives.
• Track and document improvements in academic skills, emotional regulation, and overall student confidence.

Homework & Study Skills Support:

• Guide students through assignments to reinforce learning and build independent study skills, evaluated by student progress and self-sufficiency.
• Teach study strategies, time management, and emotional regulation, assessed through academic consistency and skill application.
• Support accountability in academic routines, measured by increased student ownership and task completion.

Parent Communication & Collaboration:

• Maintain open communication with parents, evaluated through regular updates and responsiveness to concerns.
• Partner with families to support academic and emotional growth, assessed by consistency in student progress and parent feedback.
• Provide home-based strategies that align with sessions, measured by student improvement and family engagement.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field is preferred; candidates currently pursuing a degree in these fields are also encouraged to apply.
• Relevant experience working with children and adolescents in academic or therapeutic settings is preferred.
• Previous tutoring, teaching, mentoring, or related experience with diverse age groups.
• Strong understanding of educational principles, curriculum standards, and therapeutic techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated patience and empathy.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles and emotional needs.
• Availability for flexible scheduling, including part-time evening and weekend sessions.

Compensation and Benefits*:

• Competitive hourly compensation.
  • ($20-$36 per hour, based on experience and qualifications).
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Compressed Workweeks.
• Flexible Paid Leave.
• Health Insurance.
• Childcare Assistance: Onsite Daycare
• Retirement Savings Plan

* All benefits and benefit levels are contingent upon hours worked.