Middle School Social-Emotional Learning Teacher
Walnut Creek, CA (On-site)
Posted 5 weeks ago
Job Description
What You’ll Do
- Monitor and help students’ progress in completion of homework and with executive functioning skills.
- Teach workshops around social emotional learning and executive functioning skills.
- Communicate with teachers and parents on student progress.
- Promote a positive social environment for students.
- Adapt support to meet each learner’s needs.
- Mentor each student and support their social-emotional growth.
- Contribute to campus life or culture.
- Keep student records accurate and organized.
- Invest in your own growth through reflection, feedback, and ongoing professional development.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degrees or a teaching credential is a plus.
- Ability and willingness to support students with a wide range of assignments.
- Experience working with students, including those with learning differences, neurodiversity, accelerated learning needs, and/or mental health challenges.
- Mentoring experience and a passion for social-emotional learning.
- Skilled with technology, curious about innovation, and open to learning new tools.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to function in a high-paced environment, be calm and open for feedback, as well as a self-starter.
- Ability to build rapport with students while maintaining authority, boundaries, and discipline.
- Must maintain a clean and organized milieu space for students to learn.
- A growth mindset with the flexibility to pivot and problem-solve as needed.
- Florida residents require level 2 background screening through https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.
Why Fusion?
Because teaching with us means more than delivering lessons — it means being part of a community that believes in you. At Fusion, we’re dedicated to 1-1 personalized learning — emotionally, socially, and academically — and we invest in our teachers just like we invest in our students. Learn more about Fusion and this opportunity HERE.
Benefits
We offer a package for full-time employees which generally includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Vacation time (for certain positions) in accordance with company policy and state law
- Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability
- Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
- 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility
- Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
- Employee assistance program
Work Authorization
Employment is contingent upon authorization to work in the United States. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this role.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex. Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, who are responsible for the safeguarding of others’ well-being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant.
Pay Range
USD $32.10 - USD $32.10 /Hr.
Fusion Academy
Over 30 years ago Fusion Academy started as a single, truly unique private school in Solana Beach, CA. In 2009, Fusion Education Group (FEG) helped replicate the school with a Los Angeles campus and has continued to do so across the country. Fusion is a revolutionary place that changes the world for students and their families. We’re an accredited private school providing one-to-one education for kids from grades 4-12. But we’re so much more than that. We’re a community of learning dedicated to creating a supportive environment where every kid can flourish – emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Our teaching approach is unique and effective: one student and one teacher for the whole class period. This lets us present course material in a focused environment, at a pace and in a style that suits each student’s individual interests, strengths, and challenges. Our Teaching PhilosophyWe believe that in order for students to learn they must first feel trust with their teacher. We meet each student where they are and first make sure they are seen, heard, and feel safe. From there we are able to personalize our teaching style for their strengths, passions, and learning style. This one-on-one approach has life-changing results not only for our students but provides a completely unique experience for our teachers.When you step on one of our campuses, you’ll immediately feel the Fusion difference. We intentionally hire people who are passionate about education, have fun, enjoy collaborating with their teammates, and want to change the world through education. Just like we want each of our students to feel like they are part of the Fusion family, we want each of our staff members to feel they fit at Fusion.The Fusion family is growing rapidly, and offers considerable opportunity for career advancement. https://www.fusionacademy.com/about/careers/
