Social-Emotional Learning Coordinator

Social-Emotional Learning Coordinator

At Creative Montessori Academy, we celebrate and nurture every child's innate desire to learn. Utilizing the Montessori Method, our diverse learning environment fosters innovation and yet allows each student the chance to learn through self-directed pace and individual style.

As Montessori educators, it is our mission to prepare our environments for students to develop a love of learning and become intrinsically motivated. It is our objective to guide students in their critical thinking and bring awareness to their five senses throughout the environment.

Teachers and administration are thoroughly trained in the Montessori Method and are committed to the Montessori education of every child. The curriculum is demanding, yet allows each student the chance to learn through self-directed pace and individual style.

Qualities of a Success Candidate:

• A genuine love for working with children and a strong commitment to their holistic development. They should prioritize the child's individuality, independence, and self-directed learning, fostering an environment that supports these values.
• The ability to guide children through their learning journey with patience, allowing them to explore and make discoveries at their own pace. They should also be flexible in adjusting their teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each child.
• Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with children, parents and other staff members. They should be able to work collaboratively, promoting a harmonious learning environment.

As the Social-Emotional Learning Coordinator, your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides counseling to students and parents.
• Serves as a liaison between school, family, and community resources.
• Serves as a source of information regarding community resources.
• Work with students on an individual basis in seeking solutions to personal problems related to such areas as home and family relations, health, and emotional adjustment.
• Participates in the development of policies and regulations that affect instruction and conditions of success.
• Works cooperatively with the Health Education Teachers to carry out the Academy's sex education program.
• Provides in-service training for staff in guidance programs and in student conflict resolution and self-awareness programs.
• Assumes other responsibilities assigned by the School Leader.
• Organizes time, resources, energy, and workload in order to meet responsibilities.
• Participates in appropriate professional development activities to improve knowledge and skills.

Job Goal: The Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Coordinator will instruct and assist school staff and parents by promoting a positive school climate through supporting the social and emotional growth of all students. The SEL Coordinator will coach staff on school-wide positive behavior interventions.

Essential Skills and Competencies: While we will consider a broad range of backgrounds, the ideal candidate would have the following qualifications/experience:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree required.
• 5 Years of educational experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written expression using standard grammar and vocabulary.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's in related field preferred.
• Experience in the area of Social Emotional Learning preferred.
• Recent teaching experience, coursework, or other activity in the area of primary instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current instructional strategies appropriate for students at the specified grade level.
• Desire and ability to work with students at the specified age level with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability toward accomplishing their educational goals.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Choice Schools offers a full comprehensive benefits plan, including health care, a competitive 401(K) plan, professional development, and much more. View our benefits options here - https://choiceschools.com/careers/careers-choice-experience/

Please contact autumnhernadez@choiceschools.com with any questions.

Working for Choice Schools Associates

Creative Montessori Academy is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent's office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Montessori Model, Creative Montessori is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding Montessori schools within the state. The Montessori Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.

Choice Schools Associates is an equal opportunity employer. Choice Schools Associates does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic background. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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