Restorative Team Member

About the role

We are looking for a calm, firm, and caring Restorative Team Member who believes in the potential of every child. This role is not about managing behavior through punishment — it is about building relationships, repairing harm, and helping students develop the social-emotional skills they need to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Build authentic, trusting relationships with students across all grade levels (K–8)
• Respond to behavioral incidents with a restorative, relationship-first approach — de-escalate calmly and consistently
• Facilitate restorative conversations, check-ins, and re-entry meetings with students and staff
• Support students in the restorative room with structured, intentional programming — not a punitive waiting area
• Potentially partner with teachers to identify students in need of proactive support before behaviors escalate
• Collaborate with school counselors, the Director of Student Supports, and administration on individual student plans
• Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, interventions, and student contacts
• Participate in morning circles (launching 2026–2027) and school-wide culture initiatives
• Communicate proactively with families in a warm, professional manner
• Model calm, regulated adult behavior — especially in moments of high student dysregulation
• Support PBIS systems and school-wide positive behavior reinforcement frameworks

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Experience working with children or youth — ages 5–14 strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm, firm, and fair under pressure
• Genuine belief in the restorative approach: relationships before consequences
• Strong communication skills with students, families, and colleagues

Preferred

• Experience in foster care, juvenile services, residential facilities, youth mentorship, or school settings
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care, PBIS, or restorative practices
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a strong plus
• Experience working in urban schools or with high-need student populations

What We’re Looking For

The best restorative team members we know share a few things in common:

• They are not angry disciplinarians — they are steady, regulated adults who kids trust
• They know how to set a firm limit and still make a child feel seen
• They ask “what happened?” before “what did you do wrong?”
• They understand child and adolescent development — and meet students where they are
• They build relationships before crises happen, not just during them
• They show up consistently, because consistency is what our students need most

Professional Development & Support

• Onboarding and ongoing training in restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and PBIS
• Regular check-ins and coaching from the Director of Student Supports &Culture
• Collaboration with two Assistant Deans and a dedicated restorative team of five
• Morning circle coaching and support (K–8) launching 2026–2027
• Full access to our bilingual staff and MLL support systems

What We Offer

• $25.00/hour starting wage
• $1,500 perfect attendance bonus
• ~185 days per school year
• Ongoing professional development
• 5% 401(k) match — dollar for dollar, vested at 90 days
• Trauma-informed & restorative practices training
• Robust health and dental coverage, including a $0-premium health insurance option to help keep healthcare affordable for you.
• Supportive, mission-driven team culture
• Federal holidays paid (within school year)
• 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM school day

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply online through the Matchbook Learning careers page: www.matchbooklearning.com/join-our-team

Equal Opportunity Employer

Matchbook Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace for all staff and students. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.