Job details
Salary $45,000 a year job type full-time
Full job description
About peace in schools
Our work is to liberate minds and heartsOur transformative mindfulness education offers tools for life, helping teens and adults discover self-awareness, emotional resilience, compassion, and connectionIn 2014, peace in schools launched the nation`s first for-credit mindfulness course in a public high schoolToday, we continue to equip teens and educators with a toolset to end social and emotional suffering and live wellbeingOur staff and board strive to center inclusion, diversity, equity, access and liberation in all that we do and buildPeace in schools is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Www.peaceinschools.org (http://www.peaceinschools.org/)
The challenge
Rates of substance abuse, bullying, eating disorders and suicide remain alarmingly high among youthProviding effective, trauma-informed social-emotional education in the classroom is a viable, mental health intervention that empowers teens in supporting their own well-beingThe effectiveness of our programs hinges on the expertise and depth of our mindfulness teachersIn order to reach more youth, we need to continue to grow and strengthen our teaching team.
The opportunity
Peace in schools is a small, growing team with a large visionOur mindfulness programs are grounded in an evidence-based, equitable, and trauma-informed approach to social-emotional educationOur classes serve as a practical, accessible, effective, and critical resource for all youth — and have particular benefit for youth who are underserved and youth with high levels of trauma.
As a peace in schools mindfulness teacher/program coordinator (mtpc), your core purpose will be to support others, and yourself, in mindful livingDoing so requires putting your mindfulness practice at the forefrontWe are seeking someone with a long-term mindfulness practice who is excited and ready to receive intensive and ongoing training in the peace in schools curriculum and approachThe ideal mtpc provides significant attunement to the organizational vision, mission and values and demonstrates a commitment to equity work.
We seek someone who can provide expert facilitation for youth and adults, broad program coordination, and meaningful partnership and outreach support for our teen and adult programmingThis position requires a deep commitment to and awareness of mindfulness practice and diversity, equity & inclusion (dei)The mtpc serves as a positive and impactful ambassador for peace in schools (pins) as they work directly with students, teachers, principals, parents and beyondThis position requires a motivated, reliable, flexible, and heart-centered leader who is passionate about social-emotional learning (sel), working on a team, and executing the pins mission in the world.
The team
The mtpc reports directly to the program director and works closely with other team members to plan, implement, evaluate and improve our teen and adult programsAs a mtpc, you will be supported by your direct supervisor as well as other seasoned teachers on the teaching teamOur ideal team member thrives while working remotely; because we serve schools around the portland metro area, much of our training and check ins happens virtuallyThe peace in schools team thrives in collaboration but also works individually toward providing mindfulness to our community.
For peace in schools to achieve its mission, we know we must have supported, happy staff who are fully accountable and empowered in their spheres of work, who trust each other to do excellent work, and who listen and are open mindedOur team strives to practice what we teach - to embody the presence, equity, flexibility, and interconnection we cultivate in our classroomsWe believe that how we do our work is just as important as the outcomes.
The skill set
The scope of work for the mtpc includes:
Direct teaching (75%)
Program planning and administration (5%)
Partnership support and outreach (10%)
Curriculum & content development (10%)
Other duties as assigned
We are looking for someone who:
Has passion for and attunement with our shared mission, values, and philosophical approach to mindfulness education
Has significant experience in mindfulness, meditation and/or contemplative practices; previous participation in meditation retreats preferred
Has the ability to learn and integrate new mindfulness tools and techniques so that you can teach from experience (e.gIntegrating the tools from the curriculum into your own life)
Has the ability and desire to learn, be trained in, and teach using the peace in schools curriculum and philosophical approach
Enjoys working with teens and is able to relate authentically connect with them
Has experience with group facilitation
Has strong communication and listening skills
Can build and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders
Can coordinate required program logistics, supplies, and operations.
Can track and report on program targets and goals.
Can work collaboratively with all pins staff and pps partners
Has strong technology skills, with proficiency in programs such as excel, google apps, slack, asana, and database programs.
Can do quality work with efficiency, consistency and reliability.
Has excellent time management skills
Demonstrates flexibility and willingness
Is available some evenings and weekends
We strongly prefer someone who:
Has a minimum of 1 year experience working with teens in a structured program or school
Has formally practiced mindfulness for 5+ years
Demonstrates self-awareness in terms of understanding their own culture, identity, biases, prejudices, power, privilege, and stereotypesHas a combination of life or work experience and/or training in anti-racism, equity work.
Has experience working with people of diverse ages, races and backgrounds; bilingual a plus!
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job descriptionWe recognize that experience can be gained in a variety of ways: lived, professional, volunteer and other experienceWe thoroughly look through application questions and resumes in order to qualify candidates for our open positions.
If you are interested in this position, but think you may not meet all the above criteria, please do apply!
Within one month you will:
Complete the peace in schools onboarding process which includes learning the organization`s mission, vision and core values as well as systems, procedures and processes
Meet and introduce yourself to the peace in schools team
Understand your scope of work, benefits, professional development opportunities, and internal culture, structure, and communication
Understand the organization`s current and past equity work
Establish a supportive relationship with your supervisor, the program director
Begin to learn where your role intersects with other teachers and staff
Begin learning the peace in schools curriculum through shadowing other teachers and attending teacher meetings/one-on-one mentorship meetings
Teach teens and receive feedback and mentorship
Learn about school partnerships and building school relationships
Understand your administrative duties including email, scheduling, and preparation
Within three months you will:
Attend a peace in schools course or workshop to clarify and deepen your understanding of the organization`s mission
Be in regular communication with current partnership stakeholders, such as high school principals
Work with program staff and teachers to coordinate teen and adult programs
Within six months you will:
Fully handle preparation, teaching and administrative tasks
Be an ambassador for the organization`s mission, vision and core values in your daily work interactions and decisions
Continue learning the peace in schools curriculum and approach through teaching, observation, mentorship, and feedback
Perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned
Position details
Job title: mindfulness teacher & program coordinator
Location: candidates must be within daily commuting distance to portlandIn-person and remote work will be required.
Job type: full time, permanent, exempt (35 hours a week which would include occasional evenings & weekends)
Compensation: $45,000 annual salary with generous healthcare, retirement, vacation and sick leave benefits.
Start date: january 10, 2022
Application guidelines / Apply Now
Fully complete and submit the online application form, and attach your resumeApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and, for strongest consideration, please apply no later than october 29This position will remain open until filledNo phone calls please.
Peace in schools is an equal opportunity employerWe strongly value equity, diversity and inclusionWe are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic team committed to working in a multicultural environmentWe strongly encourage applicants of color to apply.
