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Mindfulness and Compassion
In this edition of Leaders in Education, we will be focusing on mindfulness and compassion efforts, research, interventions, stories, and best practices for non-teaching professionals.
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Five Ways Mindfulness Can Support Educators During a Crisis
We are all grappling with an unprecedented environment these days. As we search for ways to navigate this often challenging new context, it’s been encouraging to see that professionals across the education field are increasingly exploring mindfulness. There are many different types of contemplative practice, from mind-body practices like breathing techniques, yoga, mindful eating, and stillness practices like silent meditation. There is something for everyone to try. Here are five ways to start.
Education Matters: Managing Mental Health During a Pandemic
Before the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of schools and made playgrounds off-limits, students were already experiencing mental health issues such as depression. With the COVID-19 outbreak, there is a greater need for mental health resources and coping practices. Students are worried about school, and parents are concerned about job loss or simply putting food on the table. It’s a stressful time for families. This article will discuss the importance and implementation of mental health best practices during a pandemic.
Care For The Caregiver: Guidelines For Administrators and Crisis Teams
Following a crisis, teachers provide additional support to the students in their classes. Also, crisis responders, school administrators, and mental health professionals offer crisis intervention and other mental health support to the school community following a crisis event. It is essential for caregivers to monitor their reactions and take care of their own needs, as failure to do so can result in stress and burnout. Here are a few helpful guidelines for administrators and crisis teams amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Why Early Childhood Educators Should Turn to Mindfulness and Compassion, Now and Always
Though research examining the potential benefits of mindfulness and compassion among early childhood professionals is in its infancy, studies point to promising results when implementing mindfulness-based interventions with K-12 teachers, including improvements in health, emotion regulation, relationship and work satisfaction, as well as reduced stress and improved care for children. Explore this article to learn more about the experience of early childhood professionals practicing mindfulness and compassion in their everyday work.
As We Rebuild, Here’s The Part We Can’t Afford To Take Out
The coronavirus pandemic gives us a chance to think anew as a social impact sector and as a nation about the future we want to pass along. This is our once in a 100-year opportunity. But just because we have a once-in-a-lifetime chance, it does not mean we will necessarily seize it. In our fixation on grades and achievement, we have too often left out the most important “part” of what it takes to build a better future for our children. Explore ways we can rebuild thoughtfully in this article.
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Now Offering a Limited-Time Discount of 10% Off All Career Services With Code: 10OFF
Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
I'm a big proponent of reaching out to decision-makers at your dream organizations before you apply to jobs. It’s a great way to expand your network, learn more about a role before applying, and build a relationship with a hiring manager or recruiter. But these days, even the most well-intentioned folks at your dream organizations might not be able to carve out 15 minutes to chat with you. And that’s understandable. These are not normal times.
So what does that mean for your job search approach?
- You should still send emails and LinkedIn messages to connect with gatekeepers (I shared an excellent template for doing so in last week’s career corner)! Even if they don’t respond, they may file them away for later.
- Empathy, empathy, empathy. Name that this is a hard time for everyone, especially for those working with the most underserved population of students. Share that you understand if the hiring manager/recruiter/principal is unable to connect now, but that when things ease up, you would love to chat.
- If you’re asking a hiring manager/recruiter to connect with you right now, make your ask very specific as opposed to “I just want to learn more about your campus.” Ask about a particular team or vacancy.
Even in the best of times, approaching networking with professionalism, a robust job-seeking toolkit, and empathy for the hiring team is always a great strategy. There is a light at the end of this tunnel, and hopefully, that will come sooner than later.
If you need support during your job search, our team can help with personalized one-on-one support.
Check out WorkMonger’s career services. We are offering a limited-time discount of 10% off all career services with code 10OFF.
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Online Professional Development Resources
We've collected and curated a list of the best complimentary and low-cost professional development resources, including online courses on a variety of non-teaching topics to help you skill-up from anywhere.
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WorkMonger Team Recommendation
Practicing Self-Compassion
The coronavirus pandemic is impacting all of us in different ways. Whether we are experiencing job insecurity or loss, are stuck at home alone, or are juggling work and children, it can be easy to begrudge ourselves over how we feel, how we are using our time, and what we can control. Learn how to practice self-compassion in this webinar that discusses:
The science behind why we are so hard on ourselves;
The research behind self-compassion and its impact on our wellbeing; and
Self-compassion tools to practice and share with others.
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FEATURED JOB: STEM Prep Academy High School Director
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STEM Prep, a community-driven charter school in Nashville with an inquiry focus, is looking for a passionate, achievement-oriented leader to be their new High School Director. This person will lead their high-performing high school team. They are particularly focused on candidates with a strong instructional vision who are committed to community engagement.
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SPOTLIGHT JOBS
TrulyHired is a quick, easy, and tailored job board that specializes in providing JobSeekers with non-teaching roles at impact-driven education organizations. Here are a few of the amazing roles we have available. Check them out and apply if you're interested!
WorkMonger Announces Complimentary Remote Interviewing Service
Available to Any Education Organization At No Charge
We're here to help during COVID-19; therefore, WorkMonger is making its RemoteIQ Virtual Interviewing Service available to any education organization that needs to interview candidates remotely at no charge until the end of May. Our base RemoteIQ service is excellent for screening candidates as well as first-round interviews.
RemoteIQ is a tailor-made candidate experience, designed to put your applicants at ease, and allow you to learn more about your candidates remotely. The video technology is mobile responsive, allowing interviews to be completed anytime, anywhere, on any device.
Request more information online to have your custom remote interview set-up and ensure continuity in your hiring plan.
TrulyHired Remote Job Postings Are Complimentary Until the End of May
Education Organization Can Post Any Role That Is Either Permanently or Currently Remote
In order to help education organizations during COVID-19, TrulyHired is making remote job postings complimentary for the month of May. Post any role that is either currently remote or permanently remote at no charge using code REMOTE on checkout!
WorkMonger's Tools For Education Leaders
A Comprehensive List of Tools and Resources for Education Leaders and Non-Teaching Professionals
The WorkMonger team has compiled a list of helpful, easy-to-use, and complimentary resources for educators and schools. These are resources that were previously paid but are now available for complimentary access until at least the end of the current school year.
Announcing Our New Career Technology Platform
As you know, WorkMonger is committed to improving the efficiency of the talent ecosystem in education by leveraging technology to connect mission-aligned professionals with education-focused organizations and schools across the United States. As part of this commitment, we are heavily investing in advanced technologies to make connecting with your next great career opportunity even easier.
We are excited to announce the availability of our new technology platform that features an Enhanced WorkMonger Account. You can now manage and update your career preferences anytime, so we can be sure to match you with your next great opportunity.
The spring hiring season is now underway, so don’t miss out on your next great career move - create your Enhanced Account today and gain access to more and better matches, profile updates, and priority matching status.
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