Peace Guide - Emerson Dual Language Elementary; Bilingual: English​/Spanish

Position

Peace Guide, Part-time / Emerson Dual Language Elementary School

20–23 hours per week. 20 hours per week at school; up to 3 additional hours after initial training for training, reporting, and meetings. Preferred schedule Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. A 4‑day work week may be considered. Nearly all hours will be scheduled from August to June with possible, infrequent hours in July as needed.

• Pay Range: $19.20 – $22.06 per hour (Non‑exempt)
• Retirement Plan: 3% employer match (Peace Maker Minnesota retirement plan)
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend: $18.00
• Mileage Reimbursement: standard IRS business rate for travel between home and primary work site; additional mileage reimbursed.
• Sick & Safe Leave: 48 hours provided for employees who work at least 80 hours per year; accrual noted.
• NuVantage Employee Assistance Program: free confidential resource.

Peace Guide Services intervene in the lives of youth to help them learn to:

• Resolve problems and conflicts
• Build and sustain positive relationships
• Develop their self‑esteem

The main activity of the Peace Guide is to help youth develop skills in conflict resolution, positive relationships, and self‑esteem. Guides do this by:

• Conducting 1:1 sessions or mediating conflicts.
• Facilitating group sessions, small groups, classroom presentations, or instruction in a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum like Second Step.

• Embrace the philosophy that students do well if they can.
• Bilingual: fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong interpersonal skills, building relationships with students, staff, and community.
• Observation skills to identify hidden conflicts.
• Calm and patience in high‑activity, high‑stress environments.
• Utilize the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach.
• Work effectively with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Clear, concise, detail‑oriented writing for documentation.
• Multitask and adapt in dynamic work environments.
• Work self‑directed, knowing when to involve others.
• Facilitate meetings with students and staff as needed.
• Computer skills for word processing, email, and reporting.
• Ability to work on‑site at school and occasionally at Peace Maker Minnesota office or other locations.
• Demonstrate Peace Maker Minnesota’s values:
  Peace is worth our commitment;
  People and relationships matter;
  Transparency and accountability.

Six months or more of experience working directly with students (K‑8) in a structured setting with demonstrated ability in helping them solve problems or resolve conflicts, repair harm, and improve relationships.

• Exposure to or knowledge of CPS or similar problem‑solving approach.
• Fluency in Spanish for clear communication.
• Experience working in a school setting.
• Knowledge/application of restorative practices.

• Traverse outdoor playgrounds, lunchrooms, classrooms, and hallways.
• Adjust height by bending or leaning to interact with students.
• Possible periods of sitting to meet with students or student groups.

This position reports to the Peace Guide Services Manager at Peace Maker Minnesota, with a primary contact at the assigned school.

• Build trusting, supportive relationships with students and staff.
• Conduct 1:1 sessions or conversations to help problem‑solve or mediate conflicts.
• Conduct group sessions such as small groups, classroom presentations, or instruction in an SEL curriculum like Second Step.
• Build awareness among students and teachers of the Peace Guide’s role.
• Participate in Student Support Team (SST) or similar meetings.
• Teach conflict resolution skills and language for constructive responses to conflict and bullying.
• Help students navigate relationships and friendships by teaching positive relationship skills.
• Observe students in various settings to identify potential issues and prevent conflicts.
• Conduct follow‑up or check‑in meetings with teachers or staff.
• Serve as a resource on CPS, bullying prevention, and funding opportunities.
• Document daily sessions, number of students served, group sessions, and meaningful interactions.
• Complete a monthly report by the first full week of the following month.
• Ensure timely student feedback is collected and submitted with monthly report.
• Act as mandated reporter as per Minnesota Department of Human Services.
• Collect names and email addresses of school staff for staff surveys twice a year.
• Request and gather student and staff testimonials twice a year.
• Attend training and meetings at school as requested and approved, plus required training by Peace Maker Minnesota.