Academic Coach - Tutor

Academic Coach – Empower Adolescents & Young Adults

Shape futures. Build confidence. Create opportunity.

Openwork is partnering with a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping youth in and transitioning out of foster care succeed academically and personally. We’re seeking passionate individuals who are ready to go beyond tutoring—those who want to mentor, inspire, and truly change lives.

About the Role

Our Academic Coaching Program supports adolescents and young adults (ages 14–25) with customized academic guidance and essential life skills. Academic Coaches strengthen students’ study habits, time management, and organization—equipping them with tools for lifelong success.

We proudly serve Harris County and 12 surrounding counties—and we’re growing to meet increasing demand.

What You’ll Do :

As an Academic Coach, you’ll do more than help with homework—you’ll be a consistent, positive force in a young person’s life.

• Deliver academic support in core subjects (math, science, language arts).
• Assist with homework, test prep, and executive functioning strategies.
• Lead engaging one-on-one and small-group sessions, in person or virtually.
• Travel to assigned program sites across Houston and surrounding counties.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and student progress.
• Complete required assessments and documentation.
• Participate in training, team meetings, and program events.

Program Locations : You may be placed at current or new program sites, including ZIP codes 77061, 77053, 77088, 77026, 77051, 77091, 77535, and 77373.

Schedule : Monday–Thursday, sessions begin at 4 : 00 PM or 5 : 00 PM. Availability after 4 : 00 PM is required.

What We’re Looking For :

We’re searching for caring, dependable professionals who can connect with youth and help them thrive :

Compensation & Benefits :

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a job—it’s a calling. As an Academic Coach, you’ll be a mentor, a motivator, and a steady presence for youth navigating life’s toughest challenges. Your guidance will not only help them succeed in school but also believe in their own potential.

If you’re passionate about education and ready to make a meaningful impact, this is your chance to help transform the future—for students who need it most.

About Openwork

Openwork is a people-first staffing company with 50+ years of experience connecting talent with purpose-driven organizations. Together, we help build careers, companies, and communities—one person at a time.