Academic counsellor Jobs in Kochi - ADJESR SOLUTION

• Position: Academic Advisor 
  
• Reports to: Education Coordinator/ Managing Director
  

Summary/Description: 

• Advisors work closely with middle and/or high school participants in ACTA's Placement Preparation Program. Advisors provide tutoring, support youth to complete projects and homework assignments, create and teach enrichment activities which allow youth to strengthen academic skills as well as support college prep work. 
  
• Academic Advisors meet weekly with the Education Coordinator to review student progress and explore avenues toward educational success.
  
• An Advisor will provide academic support in both one-on-one and small group settings. 
  

Responsibilities: 

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Provide differentiated academic support to participants according to their individual plans, in a small group.
  
• Develop individual work for participants that relate to their academic challenge areas.
  
• Support students to develop individual academic goals and review every marking period. 
  
• Meet one-on-one with youth to review individual goals. 
  
• Supervise group academic assistance sessions while creating a positive learning environment. 
  
• Enter relevant information into the database as needed. 
  
•  Attend staff meetings and planning meetings as needed. 

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: 

• Ability to conduct an individual academic assessment, and create and implement a personalized educational plan. 
  
• Experience working in an academic support session.
  
• Experience managing tutoring sessions or group work with up to 12 youth. 
  
• Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 
  
• Proven ability to serve as a role model in an after-school setting. 
  
• Ability to connect with people, build trust and respect, provide needed support and demonstrate patience and maintain a positive attitude. 
  
• Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a team. 
  
• Excited about community-based, youth development work. 

Education and Qualifications: 

• College degree.  
  
• Good language background highly preferred. 
  
• Knowledge of placement programs. 

Hours and Compensation: 

• The position is full-time, with the opportunity to work 8 hours between 9.30 AM and 5.30 PM.