Restorative Practice Coach Shape Safer Engaging Classrooms

DREAM! (Dream Dare to Revitalize Education Thru Arts & Mediation Inc); New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

DREAM! is seeking a Restorative Practice Coach to plan, organize, and deliver in-school restorative practice and peer mediation programs across the NYC tri-state area for the 2024-2025 school year.

You will work with educators and youth participants, coordinate mediations, lead a weekly Peer Mediation club, and help schools build a restorative culture through professional development and collaboration with school leadership.

Qualifications

• BA or BFA in related training preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years experience teaching, curriculum development, and working with youth.
• Experience in Restorative Practices, Circle Keeping, and Conflict Resolution.
• Strong oral and written communication and ability to work as part of a team.
• Must complete DREAM!’s Tier 1-3 restorative practice and mediation training.
• Commitment August 2024 through July 2025.

Responsibilities

• Support the sustainability of the peer mediation program.
• Coordinate and track mediations.
• In collaboration with the Peer Mediators, create a public relations campaign to raise awareness about the mediation program in the schools’ community.
• Facilitate a weekly Peer Mediation club.
• Serve as a trusted partner and resource for the schools’ community.
• Awaken interest in relationship building and creating a learning community of students and teachers.
• Facilitate Professional Developments and training for teachers, students, school administration, and support staff throughout NYC.
• Coach and support newly trained teachers on the integration of RP in their classrooms.
• Work closely with the schools’ leadership team to establish and implement a school-wide Restorative Practice Action Plan.
• Coach and support the schools’ discipline team, and support staff on the implementation of restorative discipline to assure sustainability.
• Facilitate parent workshops on the use of Restorative Practices and mediation skills in the home.
• Attend DREAM! staff meetings.
• Be willing and able to prepare for your assigned placement.
• Maintain paperwork submission deadlines on a daily and monthly basis.

Skills

Restorative Practices

Circle Keeping

Conflict Resolution

Curriculum Development

Teaching

Teamwork

Communication

Education

BA or BFA in related training

Job description

DREAM! is seeking a Restorative Practice Coach to plan, organize, and deliver in-school restorative practice and peer mediation programs across the NYC tri-state area for the 2024-2025 school year.

You will work with educators and youth participants, coordinate mediations, lead a weekly Peer Mediation club, and help schools build a restorative culture through professional development and collaboration with school leadership.