Trauma-Informed SEL Coach – K-8 After School

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, is seeking a UACS Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Coach to design and deliver SEL lessons at a UACS school site. The role emphasizes clear communication, consistent engagement, and the ability to work with diverse student populations (K-8) across group and individual settings.

The position requires a high school diploma with a preferred college degree in related fields, plus at least 3 years of relevant work with youth.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required, College degree preferred in public health, education, social work, or related disciplines.
• Experience: minimum of 3 years work experience with elementary-aged children and/or high school youth development programming; preferred experience with facilitation of social-emotional learning content and/or trauma-informed training.
• Background checks/clearances: PATCH, PA Criminal History Search, FBI Criminal History Search, NSOR, Mandated Reporter, Act 168; Penn does not accept PATCH or PA Child Abuse docs issued by other orgs.

Responsibilities

• Design/develop SEL lessons using evidence-based curriculum.
• Implement SEL curriculum to students across all grade levels (K-8) in small and large groups.
• Help site-based team members integrate SEL and trauma-informed strategies into after-school enrichment activities.
• Support students one-on-one and in small groups based on need.
• Attend training and professional development as required.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Punctuality

Teamwork

Flexibility

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred (public health, education, social work)

Job description

University of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, is seeking a UACS Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Coach to design and deliver SEL lessons at a UACS school site. The role emphasizes clear communication, consistent engagement, and the ability to work with diverse student populations (K-8) across group and individual settings.

The position requires a high school diploma with a preferred college degree in related fields, plus at least 3 years of relevant work with youth.