Overview
Mindfulness Instructor Jobs in Salinas, CA at Mindful Life Project
About Mindful Life Project
Mindful Life Project (MLP) is an educational non-profit organization headquartered in Richmond, CA whose mission is to empower underserved children through mindfulness and other transformative skills to gain self-awareness, confidence, self-regulation and resilience, leading to lifelong success. MLP envisions schools where all students are able to participate and excel both socially and academically. Our programs focus on empowering students by providing them with mindfulness skills and tools that lead to improved self-awareness, impulse control, confidence and resiliency. We believe that every student has the innate ability to be a successful member of the school and the community. By providing students with mindfulness skills that improve social-emotional skills, our partner schools experience improved school climates and classroom learning environments.
Key Mindsets
The Mindful Life Instructor will be motivated by, and appreciate the value of cultivating mindfulness, social-emotional learning and whole child development in schools. The individual in this role will work well individually, work well in teams and closely align with, and represent, MLP’s mission, vision and values (Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, Curiosity, Social Justice, and Celebration). The individual in this role is an excellent communicator and exemplifies professionalism. This individual also has a deep passion for building strong connections and community at school sites as well as with other members of the MLP team.
Position Description
The Mindful Life Instructor will deliver Mindful Life Projects curriculum in whole class settings and/or small groups throughout the regular school day in alignment with the curriculums pacing guide. Mindful Life Projects curriculum delivers one 25 minute lesson weekly to each classroom at a partner school site for the entire school year. In small group settings, the Mindful Life Instructor will weave mindfulness lessons from MLP’s curriculum into multiple modalities including: Yoga, Expressive arts and Performing Arts. Lessons will be delivered in alignment with MLP’s curriculum pacing guide. Each small group will be 45 minutes, with eight students from the same grade level. During the regular school day, a typical day will include five small group sessions. In two-on-one settings the Mindful Life Instructor will work with two students that are in need of more intervention/prevention support in approximately 20 minute sessions. This individual will attend mandatory MLP meetings, complete student, class, or school reports as necessary and will be supervised by the Director of Programs. Along with instruction, the Mindful Life Instructor will also raise awareness within the school community by delivering handouts, preparing special student projects, and connecting with school staff and families. This individual will enjoy creating strong connections and collaborate with the members of the school they serve.
Specific Responsibilities
Class Instruction
● Deliver Mindful Life Projects curriculum with fidelity in whole classroom settings, small group settings and/or two-on-one settings in a safe and engaging manner
● Stay on pace with the curriculum guide
● Provide support and guidance to Mindful Life Project partner school’s students
● Explain, demonstrate and guide students through mindfulness techniques in a safe and engaging manner
● Plan and prepare lessons for delivery
● Comply with all necessary school district requirements for providing program services to students at school sites
● Abide by all Mindful Life Project, District and School Site policies, procedures and protocols
Professional Development / Reporting Student Progress
● Attend and complete all required Mindful Life Project professional trainings in person and/or online
● Attend all required meetings and trainings
● Complete and submit all required Mindful Life Project reports on student progress and school atmosphere
● Alert Program Manager to any high risk students or teachers and collaborate on extra support as needed
● Facilitate student assessments and complete reports as required
Integrating Mindfulness in School Community
● Grow positive public awareness of Mindful Life Project and strengthen its reputation
● Collaborate with Program Managers throughout the year on how best to support whole school mindfulness implementation
● Attend School Site Staff Meetings
● Attend Back to School Night, Open House and collaborate with Program Manager to facilitate MLP family nights
● Collaborate with school site staff to maximize impact of MLP’s programming
● Promote the importance of mindfulness in schools and the mission of MLP
● Collaboratively create and deliver handouts and/or mindfulness resources to school staff and families to raise awareness
● Attend and volunteer time to work MLP’s community events
Qualifications:
● Education – Bachelor’s degree preferred.
● Experience – Experience as a classroom teacher, substitute teacher, after school program coordinator or educator in other settings. Familiarity, or experience with delivering mindfulness in schools is preferred.
● Mindfulness – Strong understanding, experience, and passion for mindfulness. Dedicated practitioner aligned with secular practices, such as MBSR. Experience teaching mindfulness to youth preferred.
● Technical – Proficient in Google Suite
Skills:
● Ability to articulate MLP’s mission and programs, and show passion for the mission and values of MLP
● Excellent communication skills
● Excellent organizational and time management skills
● Must possess good judgment and exercise diplomacy in dealing with a variety of school situations
● Ability to interact skillfully with all individuals in school communities
● Ability to form strong connections with youth from varying backgrounds
● Ability to deliver MLP curriculum in engaging and relevant ways
Physical Duties:
● Ability to stand and walk over the course of a school day
● Ability to carry up to 20 lbs. of equipment when necessary
This is a full time non-exempt position. Competitive pay, generous paid time off with paid vacation, and sick leave.
To apply please email a cover letter and a current resume to JG Larochette at [email protected]
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS REFLECT THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR JOB PERFORMANCE AND ARE NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AN ALL-INCLUSIVE LIST. ALL STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND VALUES OF MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT.
Equal Opportunity Employer
MLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our organization s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The organization also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Pay: $30.00 – $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Work Location: In person
Title: Mindfulness Instructor
Company: Mindful Life Project
Location: Salinas, CA
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