Description
The Learning Success Coach (LSC) is a central member of St. Bernard College Preparatory’s Scholars Performance Academy (SPA), an innovative 6th–8th grade model designed for motivated middle school students who want more than a traditional classroom. SPA combines a personalized, hybrid, competency-based academic program—designed in collaboration with Arizona State University and grounded in the ASU Prep Digital+ model—with project-based learning, real-time data, targeted intervention, and a daily Performance Development Block in athletics (’26), music (coming in ’27), gaming (coming in ’27), and related pathways. Rooted in SBCP’s Catholic mission, SPA is designed to help students grow academically, socially, spiritually, and personally. In this model, the LSC helps make personalization real. LSCs work closely with the Lead Teacher to monitor student progress, interpret platform data, provide direct academic support, facilitate small-group and one-on-one learning, strengthen executive-functioning skills, and keep students connected, motivated, and moving toward mastery. Because SPA depends on strong relationships, the LSC role requires far more than supervision or tutoring. Engagement, rapport, energy, warmth, humor, and genuine passion for adolescents are essential. Successful LSCs know how to build trust quickly, make students feel known, challenge them with care, and bring the kind of daily enthusiasm that helps middle school students stay focused, resilient, and excited about learning. We are seeking intelligent, engaging, passionate individuals considering a career in education who want meaningful, hands-on experience in an innovative school model. We are also seeking experienced middle school educators who fit this description and are looking for a different, more personalized, and relational approach to teaching and learning. A teaching credential is not required; however, candidates must have the academic background, communication skills, relational instincts, and instructional ability necessary to support middle school students across core curriculum areas.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Teaching credential not required
- Experience working with adolescents in educational, mentoring, coaching, or youth development settings is preferred
- Ability to provide direct academic support for middle school coursework
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and engage middle school students
- Understanding of adolescent development and the importance of relationship-based learning
- Comfortable using technology and digital learning platforms
- Positive attitude, flexibility, professionalism, and a good sense of humor
Application Process: Qualified applicants are encouraged to email to Casey Yeazel (cyeazel@stbernardhs.org) the following:
- Cover letter discussing how qualifications and experience translate to potential success in the position of Learning Success Coach in this type of model.
- Resume/CV including three professional references.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday 8/19. Please submit all materials by 11:59 PM.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
St. Bernard College Preparatory’s Scholars Performance Academy (Playa del Rey)
9100 Falmouth Ave.
Playa del Rey, CA 90293
cyeazel@stbernardhs.org