Job Description

Introduction: As a Wellness Teacher in our TK-12 school program, you will play a pivotal role in promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being among our students, educators, and the community as a whole. You will support the development and implementation of comprehensive wellness programs tailored to meet the diverse needs of students from transitional kindergarten through twelfth grade. Through engaging curriculum, personalized instruction, and collaborative initiatives, you will empower students to adopt healthy lifestyles, cultivate resilience, and enhance their overall wellness.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lesson Planning: Support in developing a comprehensive wellness lesson plan aligned with the Our Own curriculum and state standards, incorporating topics such as physical fitness, nutrition, mental health, stress management, social-emotional learning, and substance abuse prevention.
2. Instructional Delivery: Deliver engaging and interactive lessons using a variety of teaching strategies and resources to address different learning styles and abilities, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
3. Assessment and Evaluation: Implement formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, identify areas for growth, and provide timely feedback to students, parents, and stakeholders.
4. Individualized Support: Provide personalized support and guidance to students based on their wellness needs, interests, and goals, including one-on-one consultations, small group interventions, and referrals to appropriate resources.
5. Collaboration: Collaborate with school administrators, teachers, counselors, and community partners to integrate wellness initiatives into the broader school culture and curriculum, fostering a holistic approach to education.
6. Classroom Management: Effectively manage the behavior and temperament of a classroom of 25 or more students, fostering a positive and respectful learning environment.
7. Parent and Community Engagement: Foster positive relationships with parents, families, and community members through regular communication, workshops, events, and outreach efforts to promote wellness both inside and outside the school setting.
8. Classroom Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and well-kept classroom on a daily basis, including tasks such as watering plants, preserving the integrity of the learning space, and collaborating with onsite custodial staff as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Specialized training or certification in wellness education, health promotion, or related fields is desirable.
• Previous experience working with TK-12 students in a school or educational setting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including students, parents, colleagues, and community partners.
• Commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in wellness education.
• Bilingual communication is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move around the classroom and school facilities.
• Capacity to lift and carry equipment/materials as needed for instructional purposes. Must have the ability to lift and easily move 25 lbs around a classroom.
• Flexibility to participate in wellness-related activities and events both indoors and outdoors.

Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily performed in a school environment, with occasional off-site meetings, events, or activities.
• May require evening or weekend hours for special events, workshops, or conferences.
• Exposure to typical classroom noise levels and student interactions.
• Candidate will follow a traditional annual school calendar.

Salary and Benefits:

• Pay commensurate with an assessment of qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities for career advancement within Our Own. We continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness — inside and outside of work place.
• Pay Range: Starting at $30 an hour. 

Application Process: Interested applicants must apply via the digital application link provided by Our Own. In addition, applicants should submit a current resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Our Own is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

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