UACS Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Coach

University of Pennsylvania

2d • $7 - $20

About The Position

The Netter Center for Community Partnerships is currently seeking SEL Coaches to lead the coordination and implementation of SEL curriculum and activities for students enrolled in UACS after school programming. The position reports to the UACS site director at the program site. The position may also receive some technical assistance from other Program Directors. (Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt) 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:

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• After school experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees