Pathfinder is a self-directed learning community for members, ages 5-14 in Durham, NC.
We support self-directed learning, like many unschooling families and homeschool self-directed learning centers.
We support self-governance, akin to Agile Learning Centers, Sudbury schools, and democratic free schools.
At Pathfinder, members are:
- free to choose their daily activities
- responsible for their choices, actions, & education
- empowered to participate in fair and transparent governance
Term: Feb 15-June 9th 2019
Hours: 8:30 am-3:30 pm, up to 14 hours weekly
Depending on enrollment, the hours of the position may expand.
Pay: $15/ hour
Qualifications and Characteristics:
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Experience working with young children in an informal setting
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Understand and support Pathfinder program philosophy
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Demonstrate trust and respect for children
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Reliable and timely
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Current NC childcare background check
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Driver’s license
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CPR/ First Aid training a plus
Roles and Responsibilities:
To Assist in implementing programs at Pathfinder Community School by:
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Assisting in facilitating meetings with program participants
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Upholding Member Agreements and protect member freedoms and rights
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Supervising children and make safety judgement calls while they are engaged in self-directed activities, such as tinkering, playing music, outdoor games, and woods/ creek exploration
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Exemplifying personal engagement in the form of sharing interests, hobbies
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Maintaining the safety and structural integrity of buildings, grounds, and infrastructure.
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Practicing interpersonal respect
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Anchoring Pathfinder culture by demonstrating trust in the natural impulse of members to self-actualize.
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Assisting members in tasks when requested to do so
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Driving members when necessary to field trips
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Carrying first aid kit and apply first aid when necessary
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Doing various other tasks as needed for the continuance of Pathfinder program.
