Learning Coach

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

Start Date/Status: Ongoing Applications Accepted

Hours/Location: 10-12 hours a week, in person in North Hollywood – initial working days will include Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons and Saturdays. The schedule will have slight and predictable changes each month.

Pay: $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 approximately 40,000 teens each week across 15 countries, including locations in Paris, Berlin, Lisbon, Buenos Aires, Yerevan, Amsterdam, and more. TUMO Los Angeles is the first U.S. location, made possible with support from the State of California and the City of Los Angeles.

TUMO students (ages 12–18) attend the center after school to explore technology and design through self-learning activities, hands-on workshops, and project-based labs, all free of charge. TUMO LA opened in October 2025 and currently serves 600 students per week.

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

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