SEL (Social Emotional Learning) Teacher

Pan American Academy Charter School • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The SEL Teacher provides social-emotional learning instruction to students through whole-class lessons and targeted small-group instruction. The role helps students develop self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision-making, relationship-building, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution. The teacher delivers engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences that address students’ social-emotional needs and support a positive, inclusive school culture.

The SEL Teacher collaborates with classroom teachers, Student Services staff, school administrators, and families to reinforce strategies across school settings and coordinate student support. The position is full-time, exempt, and in person at Pan American Academy Charter School. It is a 10-month position with 180 instructional days and 197 work days; new staff members work additional days for induction or orientation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• Knowledge of social-emotional learning, child and adolescent development, positive behavior supports, and relationship-centered practices.
• Ability to provide both whole-class instruction and targeted small-group instruction successfully.
• Strong classroom management, organization, planning, instructional delivery, and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students, families, staff, and school leaders.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and supports to meet the social-emotional needs of diverse learners.
• Experience supporting students with emotional regulation, social skills, conflict resolution, and behavioral needs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, administrators, Student Services staff, and families.
• Commitment to creating inclusive, culturally responsive, and student-centered learning environments.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Must complete and submit background clearances and paperwork before the start date; clearances must be less than one year old when presented to Human Resources.
• Prior experience and educational degree are subject to verification for final salary confirmation.

Nice To Haves

• Pennsylvania instructional certification or eligibility for instructional certification in Pennsylvania is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate SEL lessons to whole classes across assigned grade levels using the Second Step curriculum.
• Provide targeted small-group SEL instruction for students needing additional support with emotional regulation, social skills, relationship-building, conflict resolution, coping strategies, or other identified needs.
• Use varied instructional strategies, including discussion, modeling, role play, cooperative learning, reflection activities, and interactive practice.
• Support students in developing self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, responsible decision-making, and relationship skills.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where students feel safe participating, reflecting, and developing social-emotional skills.
• Monitor student progress using observations, student work, school data, and other available information, and adjust instruction and small-group supports accordingly.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to reinforce SEL skills and strategies in the classroom.
• Work with Student Services, school administrators, and other staff to identify student needs and coordinate appropriate interventions and supports.
• Support schoolwide initiatives related to positive school culture, behavior, relationship-building, conflict resolution, and student wellness.
• Teach students strategies for managing emotions, resolving conflicts, communicating effectively, and making responsible choices.
• Work with students across campus settings, including classrooms, assemblies, the cafeteria, and recess, to facilitate pro-social strategies.
• Maintain appropriate documentation about small-group instruction, student participation, goals, and progress.
• Communicate with families when appropriate to support students’ social-emotional growth and reinforce strategies across school and home settings.
• Participate in professional development, team meetings, and schoolwide initiatives that strengthen SEL practices and student support systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, including mental health visits at the primary copay rate and a healthy pregnancy maternity program.
• Up to 8 free counseling or therapy sessions annually through Employee Assistance Programs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health, dependent day care, and commuter reimbursements.
• Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement (PSERS) and/or 403(b) plans.
• Paid time off for sick days, personal days, and holidays.
• Opportunities to attend professional development workshops, conferences, and training sessions.
• Team-building activities, appreciation days, and a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Employee referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time