UACS Summer: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Coach

Description

Founded in 1992, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships is the University's primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement at Penn.

It brings together the resources and assets of both the University and the wider community to help solve universal problems such as poverty, health inequities, environmental sustainability, and inadequate, unequal education as they are manifested in the University's local geographic area of West Philadelphia and Philadelphia at large.

The Netter Center develops and helps implement democratic, mutually transformative, place-based partnerships between Penn and West Philadelphia that advance research, teaching, learning, practice, and service and improve the quality of life on campus and in the community.

The Netter Center works with and serves as a model for other higher education institutions across the United States and around the world.

The Netter Center’s university-assisted community schools (UACS) is a strategy to educate, engage, empower, and serve all members of the community in which the school is located and engage students (K-16+) in real world, community problem solving.

UACS collaborates with partners to advance teaching, research, learning and service, as well as the civic development of their students.

The specific responsibilities of UACS Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Coach include :

Design / develop SEL lessons using evidence-based SEL curriculum

Implement SEL curriculum to students across all grade levels (K-8) in small and large groups

Help site-based team members integrate SEL and trauma-informed strategies into after school enrichment activities

Support students one-on-one and in small groups based on need

Attend training and professional development as required

Qualifications : High school degree required, plus at least 1-3 years of experience working with school-age children. Experience in K-8 urban educational settings is required.

After school experience preferred. Strong candidates will have experience in facilitating successful youth development programs.

Must possess a track record of successful collaboration and communication, and be organized, dependable, flexible and seeking to grow and improve.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Necessary or preferable skills

Dependability

Curriculum development experience

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Background / expertise in fields related to behavioral health, social-emotional learning, counseling, social work, trauma-informed care, or mental health

Schedule

• 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm Monday-Friday
• Week of staff training : 6 / 17-6 / 21; Summer camp : 6 / 24-8 / 2

Department / School

School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range

$7.25 - $20.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.