Culture Support Assistant

Shelby American, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution is seeking a dedicated culture support assistant to enhance the virtual learning environment for students. This role involves fostering a safe and productive atmosphere, implementing social-emotional learning strategies, and collaborating with educators to support student growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to student achievement and a passion for building positive relationships. Join a team that values equity and strives to create an engaging online experience for all students. If you are a reflective thinker with a growth mindset, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with elementary/middle school students.
• Knowledge in restorative practices and crisis management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a positive virtual school culture and student well-being.
• Collaborate with staff to implement behavior interventions and community initiatives.

Skills

Communication Skills

Restorative Practices

Crisis Management

Behavioral Support

Social-Emotional Learning

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Description

The Kindezi culture support assistant will support the dean of culture in establishing, maintaining, and advancing a positive, safe, and productive virtual student learning experience with clear school-wide and classroom rules and procedures, aligned with the Kindezi mission, vision, and values within the online environment.

Reports to: Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the establishment and maintenance of a positive, safe, and productive virtual school culture with clear school-wide and classroom rules and procedures, aligned with our school values.

Community Connectedness

• Forming positive relationships and behavioral support to build socio-emotional skills.
• Working collaboratively with the dean of culture, teachers, the school social worker, and school behavioral health therapists to support student social-emotional well-being and holistic growth.
• Collaborate with the dean of culture to create and implement positive behavior interventions and supports.
• Collaborate with the dean of culture to create and implement community building initiatives.

Student Supports

• Conducting pro-active check-ins to check on student well-being, review goals and progress towards goals, review and practice replacement behavior(s).
• Implementing intervention strategies to assist students in dealing with or adjusting to life and/or making behavioral changes.
• Utilizing restorative practices and tools to build community, address and repair harm.

Attendance

• Responsible for collaborating with the school-based social worker and dean of culture to address student absences.
• Monitor weekly attendance data, contact student(s)/family regarding absences & well-being.

Culture of Learning

• Collaborate with admin and teachers to support a positive virtual culture of learning and increase engagement during instruction and small group breakouts.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

• Work closely with SEL coaches and social workers to implement holistic strategies and interventions.
• Facilitate small SEL groups.
• Support and/or facilitate the SEL Book of the Month read and activities.
• Deliver and/or support live explicit SEL instruction.

Additional Duties

• Accurately complete daily reporting documentation.
• Attend student support and culture data team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Values that align with the Kindezi model and goals.
• Demonstrated commitment to increasing student achievement and supporting the social-emotional needs of students.
• Dedicated, reflective thinker with a growth mindset.
• High academic expectations; believes that all students deserve an equitable education experience no matter their circumstances.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree.
• At least 3 years of experience working with elementary and/or middle school students.
• Knowledge/training in restorative practices, crisis management, and de-escalation strategies are strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Salary: $35,000.00