HAVEN Elementary Educator Puppeteer

HAVEN Elementary Educator/Puppeteer

Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to email address provided.

DESCRIPTION

HAVEN is dedicated to eliminating domestic and sexual violence through education,

support, and social change. Our mission is to prevent sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking, and to support and empower all women, men, non-binary and transgender adults, youth and families to heal from abuse and rebuild their lives.

The HAVEN Violence Prevention Education team presents our Safe Kids Strong Teens programs in K-12 classrooms. Our interactive workshops use large and small group activities, multi-media presentations, classroom discussion, and puppets (for K-4). HAVEN Educators use knowledge of the cultural and social causes of sexual and domestic

violence to lead prevention efforts in schools in Rockingham and Strafford Counties in New Hampshire. In the classroom, HAVEN Educators teach children help-seeking skills, change knowledge and attitudes about violence, and encourage pro-social behaviors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a member of a two-person team you will:

• Co-present Personal Body Safety programs in K-5th grade classrooms.
• K-4 presentations use puppets to teach and reinforce safety rules
• 5th grade Boundaries presentation uses discussion and storytelling
• Travel daily to schools throughout Rockingham and Strafford Counties in New Hampshire
• Gather and bring all necessary presentation materials to schools
• Utilize appropriate classroom management strategies
• Maintain professional conduct while a guest in schools
• Work closely with school staff
• Assist with supervision of Education volunteers and interns while in classrooms
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of all schools/students we serve
• As a member of the Education team you will also:
• Attend monthly Pathways events and Camp HOPE, our weeklong overnight camp in the summer
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and materials
• Collect presentation data
• Attend staff meetings
• Present to parents, professionals, community members, and local agencies as needed
• ·Assist at outreach and fundraising events as needed
• Assist in special projects and assignments as required for the effective operation of the agency

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree and/or related work experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Experience working with elementary-aged children. Excellent oral communication skills and public speaking. Experience facilitating discussions with both small and large groups. Ability to memorize material.

HELPFUL SKILLS: Teaching/puppeteering/performance/improvisation/camp counselor background. Knowledge related to issues of sexual, domestic, teen dating, and gender- based violence, particularly as they affect young people. Understanding of child growth and development. Familiarity with best practices related to prevention education.

TRAITS: Professional and punctual. Flexible and adaptable. Ability to work both individually and as part of a team. Patient. A good communicator. Able to take feedback.

Nondiscriminatory and culturally sensitive. Organized and attentive to detail.

Requires a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable personal transportation for travel to schools throughout Rockingham and Strafford Counties in New Hampshire.

Mileage reimbursement provided.

From HAVEN’s inception, Diversity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status,

sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Diversity,

Equity, and Inclusion relate to and are inextricably linked with all aspects of HAVEN’s mission to end violence and change lives and how we aim to do this vital work. A

commitment to issues of DEI positions HAVEN to improve the quality of the experience for our staff, volunteers, clients and community.

STATUS OF POSITION

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

Salaried Non-Exempt: $47132.80/year

Benefits Eligible (Medical/Dental/Retirement Match/PTO)

REPORTS TO: Education & Camp Hope Director

Pay: $47,132.80 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,133