Learning Coach

Goal: Establish high-trust mentorship relationships with TUMO students and support their learning journey while at TUMO

Start Date: Rolling Dates

Hours/Location: 10-12 hours a week, in person in North Hollywood - initial working days will include Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays.

Compensation: $30/hr

TUMO’s Vision: The world’s full learning potential unlocked through innovative education resources available to everyone.

The Role

TUMO Center for Creative Technologies is looking for tech and design enthusiasts to join the team to support teens as they progress through TUMO’s self-learning activities. At TUMO you will get a chance to inspire and mentor teens by sharing your passion and skills in technology and design. 

About TUMO

TUMO serves ~40,000 teens each week across 14 countries, including locations in Paris, Berlin, , Amsterdam, and Buenos Aires among others. TUMO LA is the first US-based TUMO center made possible with funds from the State of California and the City of LA. TUMO students are between the ages of 12 and 18 and attend TUMO centers after school to learn skills at the intersection of technology and design, completely free of charge.

Main Responsibilities:

Learning Coaches work directly with students to:

• Assist them in the design of their personal learning plans through TUMO’s in-house software 
• Support their learning process by answering technical questions 
• Offer guidance towards the completion of learning activities
• Provide encouragement and motivation to teens learning new skills 
• Assist in workshop and project coordination in various technology related areas
• Track student attendance and provide feedback regarding student development, take measures to engage and inspire reluctant students 
• Convey a positive, patient, supportive and professional image to students
• Promote learning by creating a collaborative and energized environment 
• Follow up with students who miss their sessions or fail to engage while at the center

Requirements:

• Excellent people skills is a must experience working with teens is a plus
• Willingness to develop higher order skills such as creativity, analytical thinking and initiative taking, as well as organizational capabilities such as teamwork, communication and research skills
• Experience in one or more of TUMO’s 8 offered skill areas is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, including written communication, personal interaction and public presentation
• Language: English fluency is required, Spanish is a plus

To apply please submit your resume to: la.jobs@tumo.center

Positions may not always be available at the time a resume is submitted. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.