Knoxville Montessori·Knoxville, Tennessee
The advisor provides mentorship, academic coaching, and executive functioning support to middle and high school students. They also assist in classrooms and supervise students to foster independence and academic success.
The Adolescent Student Support and Acadedmic Advisor plays a vital role in helping middle and high school students thrive academically, socially, and personally within the Adolescent Program. This position combines mentorship, academic coaching, executive functioning support, classroom assistance, and daily student supervision to ensure students develop the independence and responsibility needed for long-term success. Working closely with the Adolescent Program Guides and school administration, the Student Success Advisor serves as the primary mentor for an assigned group of students, helping them monitor academic progress, stay organized, complete coursework, prepare for ACT testing, and build essential life skills. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy building relationships with adolescents, coaching students toward success, and creating a supportive learning environment.
Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Youth Development, or a related field (preferred). Experience working with middle school or high school students. Experience in academic coaching, mentoring, advising, tutoring, or executive functioning support. Strong organizational and technology skills. Familiarity with Google Workspace and learning management systems is preferred.
A bachelor's degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have experience working with adolescents and possess strong organizational and technology skills.
Market context
In Tennessee, adolescent student support and academic advisor roles are commonly tied to schools, youth programs, and student services that need staff who can guide attendance, academics, and personal development. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for candidates with experience working with adolescents, plus strong organization and technology skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show direct youth experience and a relevant degree or related coursework.
