Position SummaryUpper school (grades 6-8) educator/social worker/SEL point-person at a six-week summer academic and recreational enrichment program at Sacred Heart University. Principal Duties & ResponsibilitiesLead SEL educator assigned to a classroom of approximately 18-23 students. Use the Harvard SEL Curriculum to plan and implement Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).Plan and implement Empowered Literacy (a innovative curriculum that integrates literacy, Art, and SEL).Build strong and mutually respectful relationships with students and their families based on open communication and collaboration, including weekly communications to families on Parentsquare and on the phone. Facilitate an emotionally safe and trauma-informed classroom and program environment.Maintain professional boundaries and mutually respectful relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and community partners with the foundation of open communication, respect, and collaboration.Maintain attendance records, work with Executive Director and Program Coordinator to develop and implement instruction and provide meaningful feedback to learners.Oversee and work in collaboration with a team consisting of an assistant teacher, classroom coach, Math and Reading teachers, and volunteer.Live/actualize the HSHU community values. Attend all training, professional learning, onboarding, programming, and community events.Collect and input all required metrics, data and surveys by assigned dates.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other AttributesBachelor’s degree preferred. Minimum 2-4 years’ experience supporting the social-emotional needs of students in grades 6-8 classroom. Experience working with a wide range of abilities and differentiating learning to meet the needs of all students.Experience teaching social-emotional learning and with mentoring.Experience building community in middle school classrooms. Strong commitment to antiracist practice and the HSHU mission.Willingness to connect with the HSHU community after the summer program by attending school year events.Experience with project-based learning. Effective oral and communication skills.Experience using technology to enhance instruction.Skills needed to mentor and coach classroom staff. Unusual Working ConditionsSeasonalDates of Program:Training week – 6/17-6/21 (closed 6/19), Generally, 9am-4pmProgram Days 6/24-8/2 Generally, 7:45am-4:30pmClean up Days 8/5 – 8/6Pre-Training Onboarding – Date/Times TBD