Before School SEL and Wellness Teacher Everett Public Schools Everett Public Schools

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Job ID:

5904933

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Before School SEL and Wellness Teacher

POSITION SUMMARY

The Before School SEL and Wellness Program allows middle school students in grades 6-8 to start their days with physical movement, wellness, and skill-building activities to support daily attendance, reduce tardiness, and build strong academic success. Through structured physical movement, SEL, and wellness activities using the ActiveKids Curriculum, students learn teamwork, nutrition, SEL, and wellness, and build healthy habits that support educational focus, readiness to learn, and daily attendance. The Before School SEL and Wellness Teacher develops and facilitates engaging lessons using the ActiveKids Curriculum. The Lead Teacher will provide structured physical activities that promote teamwork, nutrition, SEL, wellness, healthy habits, and physical wellness while maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students. The Teacher will also monitor student participation and help students transition to the school day prepared, focused, and ready to learn.

WORKING TIMES

Monday

• Thursday, 6:45 AM
• 7:45 AM Session 1 will run from September 28th
• December 17th Session 2 will run from February 1st
• May 20th Includes 1 hour of prep time per week

REMUNERATION

$40/Hour; total maximum stipend amount not to exceed $5,200 for both sessions

Number of Openings:

Up to 2 positions available per school, 10 positions total districtwide

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver wellness-focused enrichment using the ActiveKids curriculum https://activekids.org/about-active-kids/about-us/
• Support student recruitment and registration for the program
• Lead movement and fitness activities that are safe, inclusive, and engaging while focused on health, SEL, and wellness, promoting daily student attendance and academic success.
• Encourage overall wellness, daily school attendance, and overall academic achievement through lessons and activities that promote resiliency and perseverance through physical fitness, SEL, and wellness activities
• Take daily attendance and monitor student participation in the program
• Communicate with families and school staff regarding student needs and progress in the program
• Manage student behaviors with positive interventions during the program
• Ensure the safety of equipment and spaces during program time
• Share any concerns about students; needs with the school administration

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current EPS employee in good standing
• Experience working with middle school students in Grades 6-8.
• Experience planning or facilitating youth education, physical activity, wellness, SEL or enrichment programming.
• Ability to lead safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate movement and fitness activities.
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration, and positive behavior-management skills.
• Ability to implement the ActiveKids Curriculum and support students with varied physical, behavioral, linguistic, and social-emotional needs.
• Availability to work the full schedule for the appointed session(s)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in education, physical education, health, youth development, or a related field
• Previous experience supporting before-school, after-school, or other extended-learning programming.
• Experience using a structured physical activity, nutrition, SEL or wellness curriculum.
• SEI Endorsement or experience supporting multilingual learners.
• Special Education licensure or experience supporting students with disabilities.
• Multilingual capacity.

Interested candidates should apply via TalentEd For questions, please contact the Director of Title I, David Brady at dbrady@everett.k12.ma.us. The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Position Type:

Stipend

Salary:

$40 to $5,200 Stipend Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required