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Ridge and Valley Charter School Teacher/Guide Position

Ridge and Valley Charter School (www.ridgeandvalley.org), a K-8 public school in N.W. New Jersey, seeks innovative, experienced teachers/guides with strong team building and leadership skills to work as part of an energetic and collaborative team mentoring students in an experiential, multi-age setting. Our mission is to cultivate interconnectedness by immersing children in the natural world through an innovative outdoor experiential, project based curriculum, with an integrated ecological and sustainable living focus. All teachers/guides and students spend significant time outdoors, in all weather, including overnight expeditions. NJ certification accepted, but not required. Please send resume and cover letter to: Ridge and Valley Charter School 1234 Rt. 94, Blairstown, N.J.

Progressive Educator

 

Are you convinced that the way we are educating children has to fundamentally change?

Do you have the patience needed to allow students to experience and learn from failure?

Are you prepared to inspire a generation to tackle the challenges that lie ahead?

 

Greenfields Academy blends state-of-the-art learning software, real-world projects, Socratic discussions and a Hero’s Journey dialogue in a student-driven, multi-age learning studio. Our approach to learning does not include tests, grades, or teachers leading lectures. Our classroom structure is unique. It ensures that Guides create and facilitate the learning environment, but empowers students to take ownership of their individual learning path and collective classroom governance.

For the 2016-17 school year, we have two mixed-age learning studios.  Each studio is led by two Guides working in close partnership to support a class of about 20 students. We are currently accepting applications for a Guide in our North Studio, which hosts our 9-13 year old students (roughly 4-8th grade).   

Position Description:

Guides help each student find their calling and reach their full potential by:

• supporting individual students in setting and achieving their learning goals

• tracking student progress in order to proactively identify and address barriers to success

• assisting students in identifying and pursuing their passions

• facilitating Socratic group discussions

• evaluating and refining the existing curriculum

• designing and experimenting with new projects, tools, and approaches

• organizing speakers and field trips to inspire students

• creating and maintaining a studio environment that supports and motivates students

• acting as a role model as an independent learner on a Hero’s Journey

• documenting learning through student projects, achievements, and everyday activity

• communicating actively with parents

• guiding students through the creation of their learning portfolios

 

Qualifications:

We are looking for Guides with a deep curiosity about life, a lifelong love of learning, endless patience, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Candidates should have proven excellence in guiding others, whether in or out of a school environment. Montessori, project-based and/or experiential learning experience is a plus.

 

We seek Guides who love to experiment, evaluate, and improve on everything they do. Candidates should have proven excellence in written and oral communication skills, and be comfortable using and learning a variety of technology tools. And most importantly, candidates should have a deep respect for all children.

 

Salary:

We offer a salary commensurate with experience.

 

Next Steps:

Learn more about our school at www.GreenfieldsAcademy.com. Candidates should email a resume and thoughtful cover letter that outlines how their skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, how the position is part of their Hero’s Journey, and how they heard about this opportunity to hiring@greenfieldsacademy.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Principal, Primary [K-8 th ] Charter School

Arts to the Core Schools, Inc.

160 Cotswold Court, Lancaster, PA 17601

717 380-5957

Arts to the Core Charter School

Arts to the Core Schools, Inc. is a recently incorporated, dynamic 501c3 public charity located in Central Pennsylvania’s heartland. We are seeking a vibrant, self-directed individual to serve as the principal of an art-centric (visual arts, music, dance, theater arts) K-8th grade, urban primary charter school. The school, to be situated in Harrisburg, PA., is on projected to open in the fall of 2017, with either 240 students, K-3rd grade, or 300 students, K-4 th grade. It would then add a grade a year to serve a maximum of 540 students.

Arts to the Core Charter School is expected to occupy approximately 70,000 square feet of the form Bishop McDevitt High School building located on an eight acre campus on upper Market Street in the City of Harrisburg. This building is an historic property and is particularly well suited to an arts oriented curriculum. It also has excellent athletic facilities include two gymnasiums, training rooms and a regulation football field.

The school will seek to become the first Pennsylvania A+ Certified School. It will employ art project learning as the primary vehicle for delivering core academic concepts, stills and content. If you have ever thought that you would relish the opportunity to build a model school from scratch, this is your chance.

The talented professional that we seek will direct and be accountable for school planning, curriculum development, student and teacher assessment, professional development, instructional leadership, special programs, community relations, facilities management, safety, and overall administrative oversight of the facility.

Candidates will be expected to possess a Postgraduate Professional Pennsylvania License or the ability to become emergency certified, with endorsements in administration and supervision [pre K-12], plus at least seven year’s progressive teaching and/or administrative or supervisory experience [completion of administrative internship program preferred]. Candidates must be familiar with the principles, practices, materials, and equipment used in modern, pre-secondary education and have had practical experience managing some or all of these variable in a school setting. Ideally, he or she also should have experience in the implementation of an arts-infused curriculum.

The most promising candidate will possess practical knowledge of curriculum design, instructional practices, educational trends, and public school organization and regulatory compliance. Powerful oral and written communication skills will be required. Finally, the successful candidate will have demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, parents, staff, community, and the general public.

We will offer an outstanding salary and benefits package. Part-time employment may be available to facilitate school planning, prior to the institution’s receipt of its charter.

Interested candidates should apply, via email, to Bob Marquet bobmarquet1@gmail.com Equal Opportunity Employer

The Antioch School is looking for an experienced school manager beginning 1 July 2017 with a training period prior to this date. Applicants must have knowledge of accounting, payroll and proficiency with various software applications. Exceptional communication and organizational skills. Educational/child development background. Knowledge of licensing through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services desired. Bachelor’s degree and background check required. Send letter of interest, resume, and three letters of reference to Manager Search, Antioch School, PO Box 242, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387. Electronic applications will not be considered. Deadline for receipt of all application materials is 17 February 2017.