Social Emotional Learning Coordinator

Guidedstudies; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

A public Montessori school in New Haven, CT, is seeking a Social Emotional Learning Coordinator to enhance student support and family partnerships. This full-time role involves planning effective social emotional learning strategies, facilitating restorative practices, and supporting staff training. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 2-3 years of related experience, including skills in communication, organization, and knowledge of bilingual education. Compensation ranges from $45,000 to $50,000 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of professional and lived experience in a school or related environment.
• Experience with family partnerships and involving families in education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage support plans for students.
• Support social emotional learning for staff through coaching and professional learning.
• Maintain regular communication with parents regarding progress.

Skills

Experience in a public school setting

Understanding of social emotional learning

Strong communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA)

Job description

Social Emotional Learning Coordinator in New Haven, CT, US

Elm City Montessori School, launched in August 2014, is New Haven’s first public Montessori school. We currently serve approximately 300 students between the ages of 3 and 13. New Haven, Connecticut is a thriving arts, cultural, and education hub, located in the center of a growing community of public Montessori schools.

About the Position

This is a 10 month, full-time position. As part of the SEL and Student Support Teams the Coordinator will be responsible for planning social emotional learning. The person reports to the Principal and coordinates with Guides, Assistants, Student Support, and the Social Worker.

Required Qualifications

• Applicant must have a BA and a minimum of 2–3 years of professional and lived experience in a school or related environment.
• Experience working with students in a public school setting, an understanding of and passion for social emotional learning, and experience with family partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Well‑organized, positive, proactive, and motivated.
• Familiar with the Montessori Method of education.
• Strong communication skills.
• Coached and managed teams.
• Strong desire to involve families in their children’s education.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.

Key Components of the Position

• Planning and managing support plans for students.
• Coordinating with leadership, staff, and parents to support students.
• Planning and facilitating restorative processes.
• Supporting social emotional learning for staff through coaching and professional learning.

Areas of Responsibility

Children

• Review referral data, history, and work with Student Support Team to plan supports for children.
• Support Principal in maintaining accurate records in accordance with State and District regulations and legal requirements.
• Work with Principal to share progress reports about students with staff, parents, and leadership team.
• Plan and facilitate restorative practices with children proactively and based on need.

Families

• Maintain regular communication with parents via email, phone, meetings, and progress reports.
• Partner with parents in understanding and supporting educational supports and objectives.
• Document communication and planning with parents and share with leadership team.

Staff

• Participate in coaching through observation and data collection from Guides, Montessori Coach and Social Worker.
• Help plan SEL Team, Coach, Social Worker and Leadership to plan for professional learning.
• Monitor and support Guides and Assistants in implementation of supports for children and outreach to families.

Climate/Safety

• Support healthy classroom environments and school policies to create a safe and focused learning environment.
• Collaborate with Principal to support individual students and school environment.
• Support the implementation of SEL Skills for children and in classrooms.
• Plan and facilitate restorative circles in classrooms.

Community

• Participate in outreach events (Including Family Conferences, Orientations, Open House, and 6 additional Family Events).
• Represent the school at meetings, events, and conferences focused on social‑emotional learning.
• Provide assigned duties during the week and substitute coverage as needed.

Collaboration and Professional Learning

• Communicates and interacts regularly and appropriately with students, faculty, staff, and administration, maintaining positive relationships.
• Meets regularly with the classroom team, engaging in planning of activities.
• Attends and actively participates in all required professional learning and events including work with Social Emotional Learning, Academics, and ABAR.

Compensation

$45,000–50,000. Medical, vision, and dental benefits available.