Earn & Learn Classroom Counselor
Company: Seneca Center
Location: Oakland
Posted on: September 16, 2023
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Job Description:
OverviewDo you want to make a difference in your community and
learn valuable job skills all while earning your BA? If so,
Seneca's Earn & Learn Classroom Counselor role is designed for
you.Reach University is a nonprofit university preparing the next
generation of leaders to champion equity in marginalized
communities. Through its job-embedded learning model, Reach enables
its students to gain professional experience while earning a
bachelor's degree for under $75/month.Through Seneca's partnership
with Reach's Oxford Teachers College Program, you'll have the
unique opportunity to work as a classroom counselor at one of our
Alameda or Contra Costa partnership schools while earning credit
towards your Reach University bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies
for Teachers.Seneca's Classroom Counselors are key members of our
school teams, guiding students to achieve academic success no
matter what challenges they may be facing. Our Classroom Counselors
help the school team employ creative and thoughtful
community-tested practices to celebrate the diversity of our
students and weave our families' cultures into a curriculum that
addresses each child's needs. As a classroom counselor, you'll gain
experience in the following:* Implement a rich and culturally
responsive educational curriculum.* Provide successful academic
interventions to support students in finding success at school.*
Collaborate with teachers and therapists to meet our students'
academic and mental health needs.Seneca Family of Agencies is
committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities a
network of outstanding mental health, community-based, and
educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff
and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs are
deeply engaged in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion to support equity and justice for the youth,
families, and communities we serve.Responsibilities* Program
Duration: 2 years for candidates with an AA degree.* Distance
learning: All coursework is completed online, so there is no need
to travel. Reach currently offers three terms each year: Fall,
Spring, and Summer. All students take a full-time workload of
approximately 15 credit hours per term. The residency model uses
your work in schools for credit towards your degree. Classes are
scheduled around work in the evenings and on the weekends.*
Rigorous Programming: Students should expect to commit 25-hours per
week to their education, including class time, studying, and
coursework.* Incredible Support: Reach is only successful when our
students succeed. Every student is assigned to an advisor, who
provides hands-on support throughout their time in the university.
Reach offers study groups, tutoring sessions, and other great
resources to support students on their journey. They also offer
small class sizes and professors who deeply understand the reality
of a teacher's day-to-day life because they are living it
themselves.Learn more about the program here:
https://oxfordteachers.reach.edu/Qualifications* Must hold
Associates degree by July 2023* 21 years of age* TB test,
fingerprints, and COVID-19 vaccination/booster* Experience and
demonstrated interest in Special EducationSchedule* Part- and
full-time schedules available!* In-person, school-based schedule* 5
weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidaysBenefits* Starting at
$22.00- $26.50 per hour, with actual salary dependent on creditable
experience above the minimum qualifications for the role* Salary
increase upon passing a bilingual language proficiency exam*
Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:* Medical,
dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility benefits*
Paid family leave and life insurance* 50% paid premiums for
dependants* Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* 403b
retirement plan* 5 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays*
Substantial scholarship toward a bachelor's degree and professional
experience in the mental health field!
Keywords: Seneca Center, Oakland , Earn & Learn Classroom Counselor, Other , Oakland, California
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