Social Emotional Learning Instructor (Staten Island)

We are looking for staff who live in Staten Island, or can easily & reliably commute to Staten Island.

Job Summary

The BPW Instructor plays a crucial role in delivering all of BPW Services that target students. Additionally the BPW Instructor teaches a variety of brain break activities to students in Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. The BPW Instructor works in various schools during the week but typically stays at one school for the majority of the day. The BPW Instructor will guide participants through various activities, exercises, workshops, and retreats, demonstrating expertise in BPW’s services. Flexibility to cover services across NYC's five boroughs is required.

Responsibilities

• Essential Duties:
  • Articulate the mission, vision, and services of Brain Power Wellness Services.
  • Understand the role of the Instructor, including being a professional representative of Brain Power Wellness Services, ensuring quality services, being a positive role model when implementing Brain Breaks in the classroom with students, and creating a positive and collaborative environment.
  • Be familiar with the contents of the BPW Teacher Binder and be able to locate and articulate its contents.
  • Understand the principles and brain science supporting the BP Activities (e.g., Water Up Fire Down) and incorporate them when teaching BP Activities so the audience understands the why behind doing the activities.
• Instructor Responsibilities
  • Training: Master instructional modules, resources, program structure, and best practices.
  • Class Visits: Have a complete understanding of BPW’s program structure & best practices. Within one month have expertise, and be able to independently lead activities and explain core themes in all of the class Visit flows for Elementary Schools, Middle Schools, High Schools, and Special Education. Engage with students to encourage participation. Class Visits are typically 20 minutes in length (with some exceptions) with a 5 minute transition period between Class Visits. Depending on the school and schedule, an instructor on average may conduct anywhere from 8-12 visits on a given day.
  • Staff Wellness: Lead staff wellness sessions, and engage with participants to encourage participation.
  • Student Leadership Program: Co-lead Student Leadership Program session, activities, and engage with participants to encourage participation.
  • School Retreats (Day & Overnight): Assist Trainers & FCs at the retreats, lead/co-lead wellness activities, lead/co-lead stations, manage groups, space setup, and engage with participants to encourage participation.
  • Day School Retreats: Assist Trainers & FCs at the retreats, lead/co-lead day school retreat wellness activities, co-lead stations, assist with setup, and engage with the group to encourage participation.
  • Shadowing Services: Shadow a member of the NYC Services Team while they conduct services the BPW Instructor is training on to obtain exposure to those services and learn how to conduct them.
  • Debrief Meeting: At the end of services, have a debrief meeting with the principal of the school. Recap email is sent to the Field Coordinator to summarize what was discussed.
  • Learn Worlds Modules: Complete all assigned Learn World Modules and assessments.
  • Weekly Meetings: Have weekly check-in meetings with your Instructor Supervisor.
  • SIS: At the end of each work day, obtain (and create virtual Sign In Sheets for virtual sessions) and submit Sign-In Sheets (SIS) on the same day the service was provided timely so payment can be requested from DOE.
  • Daily Reports: At the end of each work day submit a Daily Report to your supervisor & FC describing the day's activities, areas of challenge and growth, and questions or concerns.

Other Responsibilities

• Arrive to all assigned services, and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the service.
• Provide coverage for services as needed, wherever needed in the 5 boroughs of NYC.
• Attend weekly Staff Meetings either in person at the BPW office or virtually according to the weekly schedule.
• Respond to emails, calls, texts, and Google Spaces announcements.
• Take initiative when in the office to maintain a safe and clean environment for the BPW Team (e.g., assisting Office Manager in room set up/break down, cleaning, removing garbage, etc.).
• Provide back-up support for the BPW Services team in order to get services completed on time.
• Submit timesheets and expenses by the deadlines.
• Participate in committees/groups that work on tasks which enhance the Instructor role experience, maintaining and developing the instructors skillset, or updating the materials Instructors work with.

Professional Skills

Professionalism | Punctuality | Accountability | Team Player | Growth Mindset | Effective And Respectful Communication | Professional Integrity | Autonomy | Confidence | Knowledgeable | Admin Skills | Time Management | Multi Tasking | Advanced Communication With School Leaders

Schedule

• Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 4 PM
• Possible after-hours & weekend work due to staffing needs for business retreats & programming
• Travel required to facilitate and support BPW Services outside of New York City.

EEO Statement

BPW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic!