Description

The Mentoring & Education Coordinator (MEC) is a member of the Program Team with a focus on MentorYOU, a group facilitated social emotional learning program delivered to elementary students. The MEC is responsible for curriculum development, classroom facilitation, school partnership development, and implementation of the Social Emotional Learning framework. This is a non-exempt, part-time position that primarily follows the academic school-year calendar. Work hours will generally range from 15 to 25 hours per week and may vary based on program needs.

The MEC utilizes the universal program of SSIS Social Emotional Learning Curriculum in a group facilitated classroom setting. Additionally, the MEC must adapt, integrate, and create original equitable social emotional learning activities that reinforce the SSIS program to provide students the ability to learn and practice the five social emotional learning competencies (Self-Management, Self-Awareness, Social-Awareness, Responsible Decision Making, and Relationship Skills). In addition, MentorYOU’s model provides engaging activities in the classroom that promote, practice, and encourage the students’ growth, development, management, and awareness. 

The position reports to the Director of Education and works independently, as well as an active member of the education team. This position is required to meet annual program goals, deliver positive student outcomes, and build and maintain strong school relationships. This position includes 50% of time spent in the classroom.   

For a complete Job Description, including responsibilities and core values, please see bbbsmilwaukee.org/careers

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in elementary education, community education, psychology, counseling, human services, or a related field. 
• Comprehension and/or certification in Social Emotional Learning Framework required.
• Knowledge of youth mental health preferred. 

Experience

• At least two years of experience implementing educational programming and/or teaching in an elementary classroom setting, serving students in grades K–8. Experience in urban schools preferred; experience across K–12 grade levels is highly desirable.
•  Knowledge and experience related to ensuring child safety is required.
•  Additional experience in social emotional learning approaches
•  Experience with populations in multi-cultural and varied socio-economic communities.

Competencies and Skills

•  Bilingual in Spanish/English highly preferred.     
• Effective group management skills of elementary students. 
•  Outstanding presentation and facilitation in a classroom setting.  
• Exceptional communication skills – both written and oral; presents information in a clear and inspirational manner; is comfortable and effective at public speaking.
• Understanding of classroom management practices and implementation. 
• Ability to develop strong relationships and collaborations Flexible and ability to respond to the needs and changes of students, staff, families, and school environments. 
• Knowledge and understanding of children and families of diverse backgrounds and experiences. 
• Ability to craft SEL lessons and activities through an equitable lens.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills to complete a high volume of varied responsibilities in a fast-paced setting with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality throughout daily operations and communications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills necessary to successfully manage varying programming functions, students, and school partnerships.
• Positive attitude, mission-driven, self-directed, and committed to working collaboratively.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office; including Word, Outlook and Excel; comfortable learning new programs and willing to embrace our need to incorporate technology.