Month: March 2015

Staffing opportunity!

The Sudbury School of Atlanta is seeking a staff member with an entrepreneurial spirit and a

passion for empowering students through the Sudbury model of education. In addition to

working with young people every day as part of our learning community, staff are expected to do

the administrative duties that accompany the effective functioning of a small, independent

school.

Sudbury School of Atlanta, located in Avondale Estates, GA, is a democratic PreK­12 school

that follows the Sudbury model of education. Students have tremendous freedom to pursue their

interests at their own pace and in their own way. Student freedom is balanced by responsibility

to the democratic community where students and staff have an equal vote in all matters of school

governance, including making school rules, approving expenditures, and even renewing staff

contracts.

Staff duties include:

• Participate in a dynamic learning community dedicated to living out its democratic principles
• Support and empower students to find their passions and pursue their interests
• Mediate conflicts using Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
• Participate on the Judicial Committee
• Participate in School Meeting
• Work with committees that may include staff, students, and parents to make decisions collaboratively
• Communicate professionally with current and prospective parents, board members and other stakeholders
• Registrar duties ensuring that all contracts and paperwork are completed for each family
• Track financial expenditures in partnership with the SSA treasurer
• Host Information sessions and parent nights
• Maintain and post on the SSA Facebook page, website and blog Qualifications:
• Belief that all students know their best path to learning
• Belief in the nature of children (and adults!) to strive for personal growth; commitment to one’s own personal growth
• Excellent communication and literacy skills, including expressing thought in writing and interacting effectively with children and adults from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Be an interested, interesting, engaged, and passionate person
• Strong self­management skills, including high levels of initiative and ability to authentically and effectively prioritize
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Pass required background checks before beginning employment
• Ability to trust in the school’s democratic School Meeting and peer­based judicial system to adequately resolve conflicts and issues

As one of a team of two paid staff, you will have a wide variety of responsibilities. SSA hopes to

grow our community and the ideal candidate will be willing and able to act as one of the leaders

in this effort. While you do not need to have marketing experience, a willingness to gain skills in

this area and to think flexibly and creatively about how we can promote our school are essential.

Staff members should be able to act as models of responsibility, resourcefulness, initiative, and

good conflict resolution, and be willing to listen to and accept feedback. Staff are expected to

continually read about and work within the Sudbury model of education.

Staff are required to be at school 8:45am to 3:15pm Monday through Friday, with hours outside

of school hours expected for meetings and administrative or marketing work. Please submit a

letter of interest and resume to info@sudburyschoolofatlanta.org​or PO Box 748, Avondale

Estates, GA 30002. If you have additional questions, contact us either by email or by phone at

404.500.8680​.

Maternity leave substitute teacher

Brooklyn Free School is now accepting applications for a maternity leave substitute teacher for the first half of the 2015-2016 school year. We seek a teacher who is a self-starter, energetic, creative and highly motivated, who can establish positive relationships with parents and colleagues. Applicants must have teaching experience working with children between the ages of 7 and 11 and an interest in actively and joyfully engaging with young learners in multiple ways.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, current resume, three references, including one from an educational supervisor, and any additional information you think we should consider in evaluating you as a candidate. Strong applications will succinctly address the following questions:

• What makes you a strong candidate for the position?
• What assets/skills/knowledge would you bring to this position?
• What challenges do you anticipate and how do expect to address these challenges?

All materials and inquiries need to be submitted electronically as an attachment or in the body of an email to hiring@brooklynfreeschool.org.
The deadline to receive full consideration is Friday April 10th, 2014.
All candidates will be informed if they were selected for a first-round interview on a rolling basis through April 24th, with an anticipated hiring decision made by May 15th.
Brooklyn Free School is an equal opportunity employer.

Early childhood/elementary teacher

Brooklyn Free School is now accepting applications for an early childhood/elementary teacher for the 2015-2016 school year. We seek a teacher who is a self-starter, energetic, creative and highly motivated, who can establish positive relationships with parents and colleagues. Applicants must have teaching experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 11 and an interest in actively and joyfully engaging with young learners in multiple ways. Priority consideration will be given to applicants with preK teaching experience.

The school is located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. Teachers receive an annual salary of approximately $42,000 and employee health insurance. Teachers will report to work on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Teachers are expected to work full time, including 5-10 evenings for occasional meetings and events. Teachers receive time off for all school holidays and breaks and during the summer months.

Brooklyn Free School engages students and staff in democratic decision-making and problem solving. We honor student choice and facilitate student centered learning through play and exploration, constructivist teaching, collaborative course work and self-directed student initiatives. We support social and emotional development through conflict mediation, personal reflection, diversity awareness and community responsibility. For more information visit our website: www.brooklynfreeschool.org

We seek a staff that reflects the diversity of our community. Candidates of color are encouraged to apply.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, current resume, three references, including one from an educational supervisor, and any additional information you think we should consider in evaluating you as a candidate. Strong applications will succinctly address the following questions:

• a. What makes you a strong candidate for the position?
• b. What assets/skills/knowledge would you bring to this position?
• d. What challenges do you anticipate and how do expect to address these challenges?

All materials and inquiries need to be submitted electronically as an attachment or in the body of an email to hiring@brooklynfreeschool.org.
The deadline to receive full consideration is Friday April 10th, 2014.
All candidates will be informed if they were selected for a first-round interview on a rolling basis through April 24th, with an anticipated hiring decision made by May 15th.
Brooklyn Free School is an equal opportunity employer.