Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Facilitator Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Facilitator
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Deep commitment to work towards wellbeing and SEL of students and other stakeholders in the education system
Ability to adapt and respond to difficult and uncertain circumstances
Spirit of collaboration and trust in working with and supporting a team
Inclination and openness to continuous learning, feedback and growth
Ability to engage with and solve for inequity and exclusion with compassion
Commitment to one’s own social emotional development and healing
Ability and willingness to step in for responsibilities above and beyond the assigned role
Interest in working with government / low-income schools
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SEL Facilitation and enhancement
Planning and preparation
Demonstrate knowledge and skills for SEL content and pedagogy
Plan and design sessions to impact students’ social-emotional learning in alignment with the Apni Shala curriculum
Actively research and enrich facilitation skills through contemporary research in SEL and mental health
SEL Facilitation with students
Facilitate SEL curriculum with students in partner schools/organizations
Effectively use mediums of art, drama, stories, games, etc to engage children in learning following the framework provided in the curriculum
Establish a safe, respectful learning environment for all students
Establish effective classroom procedures (transitions) and help support SEL-aligned student behavior.
Conduct assessments of outcomes for all children from assigned groups
Facilitate 1:1 student check-ins with all students across the term
Partner with counselors to support students with counseling/therapy needs and facilitate the process
Plan and/or facilitate SEL sessions during summer and winter breaks at partner sites
SEL in the ecosystem (within and outside partner schools)
Facilitate SEL implementation within the school ecosystem, including but not limited to, teacher engagement, co-facilitation with partner teachers, caregiver meetings, community projects and school campaigns for assigned classrooms/partners
Facilitate educators’ professional development on SEL and mental health awareness
Advocate for SEL and Mental Health in all spaces
Whole-school activities
Co-plan and co-facilitate end-of-year school events with the school teams
Support Programmes team in the assigned school with school-related schedules, information, and other insights for effective and time delivery of SEL Programmes (with students and in the ecosystem)
Conduct surveys and interviews as required by the monitoring & evaluation process
Other Responsibilities
Invite and/or manage volunteers assigned to the student groups
Build meaningful relationships with class teachers and other school stakeholders for programme enrichment
Document all sessions by regularly recording attendance, photographs, session proceedings, etc in formats/software provided
Create reports on the progress of groups assigned to you, including but not limited to curriculum updates, attendance, assessments, caregiver engagement, campaign activities, teacher engagement
Self and Peer Professional Development
Work towards personal and professional development (PD) goals of self and peers by active participation in organizational PDs and other relevant workshops/courses or reading and researching on relevant themes, co-planning and collective work.
Participate in supervision meetings facilitated by your supervisor to build a practice of reflection, and personal and professional development.
Organisational Development
Participate in resource mobilisation, fundraising, advocacy, communications, culture building and other related activities as guided by the organisation.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
2 years of experience with design and facilitation/teaching with students
Ability to build and nurture relationships with adult stakeholders (principals, teachers, parents, etc), particularly in government school settings
Strong oral and written communication skills in English and strong communication and articulation in Hindi or Marathi
Fluency in using Microsoft office, Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Problem-solving skills, ability to analyse needs and craft possible solutions and recommend actions
Report writing skills
Willingness & ability to contribute beyond one’s role to organizational development
Ability to travel across Mumbai and occasionally outside Mumbai within the country
Ability to design and facilitate learning with adults
Proficiency in using Zoom, Google meet or other online platforms for facilitating online learning
APPLY NOW
Send your resume and cover letter by email to [email protected]. Please mention “Application for the position of SEL Facilitator” in your subject line. In your cover letter, do tell us why you would like to work with Apni Shala in this role.
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