Wellness Educator

2 months ago

Los Angeles, California, United States University of California Los Angeles Full time


Wellness Educator
University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF09641

Geffen Academy educators approach teaching as an intellectual profession of the highest order, one in which knowledge is not only transmitted but created. Geffen Academy teachers possess a sophisticated and reflective understanding of their discipline and a record of achievement which demonstrates their ability to utilize and contribute to the robust connections we have with UCLA, a world-class research institution. Teachers' innovation is guided by our school's mission to prioritize proven educational practices while also recognizing that teaching is a complex intellectual endeavor that defies rigid codification. We are committed to a humane working environment and also recognize that teaching goes beyond the life of the mind. Geffen Academy educators seek to create trusting and caring relationships with their students and with their larger community.
Under the direction of the Wellness Department Chair at Geffen Academy and the relevant Division Director, the Wellness Educator will be responsible for the delivery of a meaningful program of secondary school instruction. The program includes participation in the creation of a course of study, offering excellent instruction to Geffen Academy's students in as many as five (5) courses each term, and participating in the life of Geffen Academy in a robust and fully engaged manner. Educators should also be committed to deepening their own knowledge in each of these areas. Candidates should be broadly competent and be able to teach a variety of courses. This is a bargaining unit covered position.

Job Summary:
Geffen Academy seeks a Wellness Educator that is able to teach a variety of courses for students in grades 6-12, this includes: assessments, projects, and a final project that captures a student's ability to summarize their learning. They will be responsible for contributing to the design of an instructional program to promote students' mental and physical health. In addition to creating wellness curricula including curriculum maps, unit and lesson plans, the Wellness Educator will devise programs to inculcate healthy behaviors in students' normal routines. Geffen Academy at UCLA has a wellness program that is unique and strives to be a model for how other schools can teach students about mental health.

Core Duties and Functions

Develop and implement robust wellness curricula including curriculum maps, pacing guides, unit plans and lesson plans that appropriately address key topics such as mental health, physical health, healthy sexuality, healthy relationships and affirmative consent in developmentally appropriate ways
Evaluate and choose books, digital materials, and other academic resources.
Evaluate the efficacy of wellness curricula over time and use that data to inform refinement and revision of curriculum and consistent with department leadership's direction, assess the continued relevance and success of course offerings within the department
Provide safety instruction to students and establish standards of safe student behavior
Communicate any concerns with student health, conduct or learning problems with parents/caregivers and the administration
Consistent with department leadership's direction, collaborate with relevant UCLA faculty in devising programs that enable Geffen Academy's students to take advantage of Geffen Academy's relationship with a research university operating at the cutting edge of knowledge creation
Participate in department representation at parent/caretaker evenings and recruitment events
Participate in interdisciplinary instructional programs.
Consistent with department leadership's direction, serve as instructors/mentors/advisers of students' independent projects
Engage in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
Orient new educators and establish appropriate mentoring relationships
Meet as needed with the department
Participate in continuing professional development and training activities.
Be available to provide proper coverage of instructional work for both scheduled and unscheduled absences of colleagues
Be available to students and parents/caregivers for any and all department related issues
Supervise students as needed
Assist in facilitating Geffen Academy's Mental Health Education Institute
Follow and adhere to UCLA and Geffen Academy policies, procedures, norms, and handbooks as directed
Adhere to Geffen Academy and the University of California applicable policies, procedures, and established protocols. Read and adhere to the school norms, protocols and requirements as outlined in the school handbooks
This list of duties is not exhaustive

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy,

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