Uacs Summer: Social-Emotional Learning (Sel) Coach

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Posted Job Title

UACS Summer: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Coach

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee- Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Netter Center for Community Partnerships is currently seeking UACS Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Coaches to lead the coordination and implementation of SEL curriculum and activities for students enrolled in UACS K-8 Summer Camps and High School internship programs. The position reports jointly to the UACS site director at the program site and the partnerships manager for UACS Public Health Initiatives.

Job Description

Founded in 1992, the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships is the University's primary vehicle for advancing civic and community engagement at Penn. It brings together the resources and assets of both the University and the wider community to help solve universal problems such as poverty, health inequities, environmental sustainability, and inadequate, unequal education as they are manifested in the University's local geographic area of West Philadelphia and Philadelphia at large. The Netter Center develops and helps implement democratic, mutually transformative, place-based partnerships between Penn and West Philadelphia that advance research, teaching, learning, practice, and service and improve the quality of life on campus and in the community. The Netter Center works with and serves as a model for other higher education institutions across the United States and around the world.

The Netter Center's university-assisted community schools (UACS) is a strategy to educate, engage, empower, and serve all members of the community in which the school is located and engage students (K-16+) in real world, community problem solving. UACS collaborates with partners to advance teaching, research, learning and service, as well as the civic development of their students.

Typical duties

• Design/develop SEL lessons using evidence-based SEL curriculum

• Implement SEL curriculum/lead SEL-related workshops to students across all grade levels (K-12) in small and large groups

• Help site-based team members integrate SEL and trauma-informed strategies into summer enrichment activities

• Support students one-on-one and in small groups based on need

• Attend training and professional development as required

• Supervise Penn student interns in related fields: counseling, social work, public health, etc.

Necessary or preferable skills

• Dependability

• Curriculum development experience

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Background/expertise in fields related to behavioral health, social-emotional learning, counseling, social work, trauma-informed care, or mental health

Schedule

• 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm; Monday-Friday

• Week of staff training: 6/15-6/18; Summer programs: 6/22-7/31

Start date: 06/15/2026

End date: 08/07/2026

Rate:$20/hour

Work Conditions/ Physical efforts:

• High-noise environment
• Typically standing or walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Occasional lifting 25lbs or less

Job Location- City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Arts and Sciences

Pay Range

$7.25 - $20.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.