Bank Street Corp-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • New York, NY
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The Emotionally Responsive Practice (ERP) Coach and Professional Development Presenter at Bank Street College of Education is responsible for advancing the mission of the Center for Emotionally Responsive Practice. This role focuses on creating educational environments that support the emotional well-being of children, educators, and staff through culturally responsive coaching, consultation, and professional development. The ERP Coach collaborates with educators to foster inclusivity, equity, and healing in educational settings, ensuring that all individuals feel valued and understood.

  • Collaborate with educators and school staff to integrate emotionally responsive and healing-centered practices into classroom routines.
  • Provide individualized and group coaching that respects diverse experiences, identities, and strengths.
  • Support schools in building equitable, trauma-informed environments by assessing specific program needs and offering guidance on emotional safety, relational health, and inclusive practices.
  • Engage in reflective supervision, offering thoughtful support to staff as they navigate relational and emotional dynamics in their work.
  • Design and deliver professional development sessions that are interactive, culturally sensitive, and grounded in research.
  • Adapt training and coaching to meet each school or program's unique needs, recognizing each community's cultural and social contexts.
  • Create an inclusive learning environment where participants feel empowered to contribute their voices, share their experiences, and deepen their understanding of ERP practices.
  • Partner with school communities to co-create and sustain school-wide initiatives that center on emotional safety, relational equity, and healing.
  • Develop tools and strategies for evaluating the impact of ERP interventions, focusing on supporting equitable outcomes for all students.
  • Support schools in embedding ERP into existing curricula, policies, and classroom practices in ways that honor the cultural diversity and lived experiences of the community.
  • Build trusting relationships with school staff, administrators, and families, fostering open communication and collaboration.
  • Serve as a key liaison between schools and the Center for Emotionally Responsive Practice, ensuring alignment with program goals and addressing specific community needs.
  • Actively participate in team meetings, contributing to the center's continuous growth and commitment to equity, inclusivity, and social justice in education.
  • Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, education, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience and/or community-based expertise.
  • Experience working in trauma-informed, emotionally responsive environments with a strong commitment to equity and social justice.
  • Proven experience in delivering professional development and training in educational or community settings, focusing on relational, healing-centered, and trauma-sensitive practices.
  • Deep understanding of trauma-informed, healing-centered, and relational approaches in education.
  • Commitment to promoting equity, cultural responsiveness, and inclusivity in all coaching and professional development efforts.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting, supportive relationships with educators, school leaders, and staff.
  • Reflective supervision skills and the capacity to engage in thoughtful, inclusive conversations about emotional and relational dynamics.
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to create engaging, interactive, and culturally relevant learning experiences.
  • Adaptability and flexibility, with the ability to respond to the diverse needs of school communities and educators.
  • Familiarity with psychoanalytic/psychodynamic theory and practice.
  • Experience working in diverse educational settings and a commitment to anti-racist, culturally responsive education.
  • Bilingual or multilingual skills are strongly preferred.
  • Competitive pay rate of $386 per diem.
  • Potential for remote work and travel opportunities.
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