Academic Advisor jobs in Peabody, MA

Serving within the Academic Advising Department which supports all students in 9th-11th grades, an Academic Advisor will support students and all programmatic areas that fall within the Academic Advising program. Academic Advising prepares students for College Advising conversations that begin in the latter part of 11th grade.

Key responsibilities include:

Teaching

• Teach 8-week Freshman Study Strategies course & Sophomore Workshop. Familiarity with YouScience Aptitude Assessment is a plus.

Student Advising

• Track student academic progress and identify academic performance trends (both positive and negative)

• Conduct Root Cause Analysis for performance deficiencies & coach executive functioning skills

• Identify and coordinate exploration and enrichment opportunities for students

• Demonstrate knowledge of developing a strategic student profile for college applications

• Interface with parents, teachers and school counselor regarding student academic progress

Academic Advising Website & Communications

• Develop, update and maintain AA website which includes pages for CETs, External Learning Opportunities, Peer Tutoring and Study Strategies (video tutorials)

Career Exploration Trip Program (CET)

• Assist in scheduling, coordinating and chaperoning various Career Exploration Trips 

• Facilitate student follow up conversations after each CET

Peer Tutoring Program

• Work w/ PTC Coordinator to run our Peer Tutoring program
  
  

Freshmen Orientation

• Support in all aspects of freshmen orientation program

QUALIFICATIONS: An applicant for this position must be a self-starter and team player who has experience working with teenagers and is comfortable communicating with parents.  An applicant must also be skilled at multitasking with efficient time management, managing multiple priorities, attention to detail & processes and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 5 years work experience outside of education, teaching and/or expertise in executive functioning coaching are a plus. Strong knowledge of Google Drive applications, computer skills and bachelor’s degree is required.

ENVIRONMENT:  Lexington Christian Academy is an independent college preparatory school (grades 6-12) that exists to educate young men and women in the arts and sciences in the context of the gospel of Jesus Christ by developing intellectual ability, nurturing spiritual and moral growth, encouraging creativity, and instilling a desire to serve God and others.

TARGET HIRE DATE: August 2023

SALARY & BENEFITS: This is a full-time, 10-month position. Salary is negotiable, commensurate with experience and/or qualifications.