Help Build Healthier Schools. Become an Educator Wellness Coach!
At Opportunity Thrive, we’re working to build healthier schools by helping educators thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally. Will you join us by becoming an Educator Wellness Coach?
About Opportunity Thrive
Opportunity Thrive is a small, non-profit organization located in West Michigan. We support schools and districts in developing healthier school cultures and more resilient educators.
About Coaching
Are you a current or former educator with a passion for supporting the wellbeing of educators? We invite you to apply to become an Educator Wellness Coach!
Requirements
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Attendance at an in-person 1.5 day training
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Bachelor’s degree in an education-related field
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Experience in the educational field
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Ability to work effectively with educators of diverse cultures
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Able to dedicate 30 hours per “coachee,” which includes:
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Pre-coaching setup
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Coaching sessions (minimum 1 per month)
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Post-coaching follow-up
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A commitment to continuously improving coaching techniques through professional development by attending Cohort Conversations (hosted by Opportunity Thrive), once per month
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Ability to utilize virtual platforms to facilitate coaching
Expectations
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Design, prepare, and maintain individual coaching/wellness plans
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Develop and implement creative, organized, and engaging sessions with coachees
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Differentiated coaching to support educators in this learning process
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Appropriately assess and evaluate coachees in their growth/progress
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Actively collaborate with your coaching cohort
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Maintain confidentiality of coachees and their stories
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Attend and actively participate in professional development activities on coaching
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Other additional responsibilities as assigned by Coaching Supervisor
Compensation
Compensation is $100.00 per active coaching session for a maximum of $1,000.00 per coachee, per school year.
To participate in the training, all coaches will be asked to pay $50 to cover the cost of books, food, and other materials.
Hear What A Current Coach Has to Say
