Nonprofit

Social Emotional Learning Specialist

Hybrid, Work must be performed in or near Raleigh, NC
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  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Start Date:May 1, 2025
    Application Deadline:April 1, 2025
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:Mid-level
    Salary:USD $47,861 - $53,444 / year
    Cause Areas:Children & Youth, Education, Family

    Description

    Wake County Smart Start is seeking a Wake ThreeSchool Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist to foster positive learning environments in Wake ThreeSchool classrooms within private childcare centers. This role focuses on helping children manage emotions, build relationships, and make responsible decisions by supporting educators and implementing SEL-focused initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and Implement SEL Plans: Mentor teachers and recommend SEL resources.
    • Provide Training and Coaching: Train staff in SEL competencies, evaluate programs, and offer professional development opportunities.
    • Coordinate SEL Projects and Grants: Manage grant-funded activities, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance.

    Qualifications

    • Education: Master’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field.
    • Experience: 5+ years in early childhood education or equivalent experience.
    • Skills: Expertise in SEL practices, childcare quality standards, and culturally responsive methods.
    • Certifications: Early Educator Certification (EEC) Level 11 or higher, Technical Assistance Endorsement (TAE).

    About Us

    Wake County Smart Start (WCSS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We work to improve the quality, accessibility and affordability of childcare, preventative health and early intervention services and offer family support services-all delivered as part of a strong, diverse integrated early childhood system.

    The ideal candidate will support Wake County Smart Start’s mission to build the capacity of families and the community to prepare children for success in school and in life. The Wake ThreeSchool SEL Specialist reports directly to the Wake ThreeSchool Manager.

    Apply Now!

    Visit https://www.wakesmartstart.org/about/employment/ to complete your application and view the full job description.

    Wake County Smart Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Wake County Smart Start is seeking a Wake ThreeSchool Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Specialist to foster positive learning environments in Wake ThreeSchool classrooms within private childcare centers. This role focuses on helping children manage emotions, build relationships, and make responsible decisions by supporting educators and implementing SEL-focused initiatives.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Develop and Implement SEL Plans: Mentor teachers and recommend SEL resources.
    • Provide Training and Coaching: Train staff in SEL competencies, evaluate programs, and offer professional development opportunities.
    • Coordinate SEL Projects and Grants: Manage grant-funded activities, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance.

    Qualifications

    • Education: Master’s degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field.
    • Experience: 5+ years in early childhood education or equivalent experience.
    • Skills: Expertise in SEL practices, childcare…

    Benefits

    Benefits include medical, vision, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance. FSA eligible and a 5% employee-matched 401k plan. Paid Time Off (PTO) and thirteen (13) paid holidays, with one (1) floating holiday, mental wellness, and sick leave.

    Benefits include medical, vision, dental, life, short and long-term disability insurance. FSA eligible and a 5% employee-matched 401k plan. Paid Time Off (PTO) and thirteen (13) paid holidays, with one (1) floating holiday, mental wellness, and sick leave.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Work must be performed in or near Raleigh, NC
    Associated Location
    4901 Waters Edge Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA
    Suite 101

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