Job description
Youth Development and Wellness Lead
Replications, Inc., a nonprofit school support organization based in New York City, seeks a competent, resourceful, and well-organized Youth Development and Wellness to fill a full-time position at P.S. 188.
P.S. 188 is a NYC Department of Education elementary school located in Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY.
The Youth Development & Wellness Lead (YDWL) will be a member of the Replications’ site-based support team. The YDWL will work with other members of the team, school administration and staff to build and/or maintain the culture of the school and help provide academic and enrichment SEL support to P.S 188 students. The position is full time. The annual salary range is $60,000 - $80,000.
For more information on Replications, check www.replications.org. For more information on P.S. 188, check http://ps188k.org/.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of two years’ experience working with youth or teaching, specifically elementary-aged children.
- Verbal and written fluency in English.
- Verbal and written fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication and computer skills
- Experience working in a public school or charter school setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of conflict de-escalation skills
- Knowledge and experience working with English Language Learners, students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s), and at-risk students
- Experience in implementing school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), and/or Restorative Justice practices and incentive programs.
- Strong cultural competence and an understanding of the nuances of urban school environments
- Strong organizational skills (attention to detail, record-keeping, programming monitoring, data tracking, presentation, and facilitation skills, etc.)
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, students, and community partners
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Under the supervision of the Community School Director, the Youth Development & Wellness Lead will have the following roles and responsibilities:
- Developing a culture that celebrates achievement and attendance
- Creating a strong culture outside of the classroom through school-wide events that build community, upholds our core values, and demonstrates our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Supporting teachers, administration, and staff by creating and building a cohesiveness throughout the school community
- Developing and/or facilitating student led programming (Student Government, Student Advisory Council and/or Honor Society)
- Responding effectively to students whose needs extend beyond the classroom, including responding to serious incidents and/or mental health crises and in collaboration with social workers
- Designing, attending, and participating in events outside of normal school hours, and performing such other duties as the school may reasonably assign from time to time
- Developing and/or managing internship and service-learning opportunities for students
- Supporting efforts to recruit students
- Creating and presenting formal reports on school culture and safety, as requested.
- Participating in school-level committees as needed
- Performing other duties as assigned
Expectations
- Demonstrate poise, maturity, a positive attitude, and self-confidence in communication with others
- Develop and implement appropriate plans for action to enhance effectiveness
- Demonstrate willingness to take on new approaches and responsibilities
- Accept suggestions for improving quality of work
- Actively engage with community members from all walks of life and accommodate diverse schedules
- Actively participate as a member of the school's leadership teams
- Hold in person meetings or phone calls outside of school hours, including some nights and weekends, as is reasonably requested by the Community School Director
- Communicate clearly through writing, speaking, and dedicated web-based platforms
- Complete projects in a comprehensive and timely manner
- Facilitating faculty and/or supporting staff professional development related to school culture and social-emotional support for students
- Remain up to date on trends, developments, and best practices in the field of education and social work
- Ensure required reports are submitted in accordance with established deadlines
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.83 - $26.29 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Social work: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11216: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person