Early Childhood Psychological Wellness Coach - Part-Time at University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

The Happy Teacher Project team at the University of Oklahoma and the Early Childhood Education Institute (ECEI) at OU-Tulsa is looking for a Psychological Wellness Coach for early childhood teachers. Our Happy Teacher Project team has implemented an innovative interdisciplinary intervention to promote Early Head Start/Head Start teachers and leaders’ well-being and competence in Oklahoma. 

Psychological Wellness Coaches will meet with participating teachers to assess and improve their mental health and wellness. Each semester, coaches will be assigned a number of teachers to coach and mentor for ten weeks. Coaches will meet with each participant three times during the intervention. Experience with coaching clients or patients in mental health and wellness will be helpful in this position, along with a working understanding of early childhood programs and the teachers who work in them.  

We are looking for people who have scheduling flexibility, can travel to early childhood sites statewide, and have experience in mentoring/coaching others. 

Representative Duties Include:

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  Assessment. Assesses project participants using wellness inventory. Shares assessment results with project and with participants. Becomes reliable on assessment tool as required.


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  Coaching. Meets with project participants (in person, via Zoom) to create and implement a mental health/wellness mentoring plan. Follows coaching curriculum developed by researchers.  


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  Record Keeping. Keeps record of information obtained during research, which may include a database of information, hard files, etc. May enter data as needed. Follows standard protocols for data entry.  


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  Collaboration. Collaborates with other wellness coaches, project staff, and principal investigators. Participates in project meetings.  

This part-time position would be ideal for those with scheduling flexibility. The hourly rate for this position is $32 - $36 per hour. We estimate anywhere from 30-120 hours per semester will be required.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, Human Relations, or related field required, AND:

• At least two years of experience in teaching, coaching, counseling, social work, or related field required.  

Skills:

• Must have excellent communication, leadership, time management, and organizational skills.


• Must be proficient in technology and non-clinical research skills; proficiency using MS Office products, including Outlook and Excel; proficiency using remote technology (Zoom, MS Teams).


• Familiar with wearable devices and their operation (Fitbit).


• Scheduling flexibility is required.


• Must have personal transportation and be able to travel locally and statewide as needed. 

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Standard administrative office environment and exposure, including frequent keyboarding. This position requires mobility, such as being able to move between floors or between buildings on campus, as well meeting with clients in off-site locations

Department Preferences:

• Master's degree in fields listed above.

Supervision: This position has no supervisory duties. 

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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