Month: May 2016

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South Mountain Co-op is looking for Science and Math teachers and an Intern.

Science Teacher Job Description 

Seeking an experienced science teacher to work one day a week at a small, K-12 democratic free school in Montclair, NJ for the 2016-2017 school year.  At SMC, the learning environment is learner-led and students are free to choose how they spend their time and which activities they take part in.    We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, kind, creative teacher to offer science classes and activities for a wide range of ages and interests. 

If you're a science teacher who has retired or is taking time off to raise a family or to change career directions — one who loves working with children and wants the freedom to play, to explore, to experiment in whatever directions the students' questions and your own creativity take you — this is the opportunity for you!

September-June, one day a week (exact day of the week is very flexible) 9:30-2:30

$75 per day


To apply, submit a cover letter that includes a statement on why you feel you're a good fit for SMC, your current resume, and any additional information you think we should consider in evaluating you as a candidate.  While we are actively looking specifically for science and math teachers, educators in other fields (social sciences, the arts, etc.) are encouraged to apply as well.  southmountaincoop@gmail.com 

Math Teacher Job Description

Seeking an experienced math teacher to work one day a week at a small, K-12 democratic free school in Montclair, NJ for the 2016-2017 school year.  At SMC, the learning environment is learner-led and students are free to choose how they spend their time and which activities they take part in.    We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, kind, creative teacher to offer math classes and activities for a wide range of ages and interests. 

If you're a math teacher who has retired or is taking time off to raise a family or to change career directions — one who loves working with children and wants the freedom to play, to explore, to experiment in whatever directions the students' questions and your own creativity take you — this is the opportunity for you!

September-June, one day a week (exact day of the week is very flexible),  9:30-2:30

$75 per day


To apply, submit a cover letter that includes a statement on why you feel you're a good fit for SMC, your current resume, and any additional information you think we should consider in evaluating you as a candidate.

While we are actively looking specifically for science and math teachers, educators in other fields (social sciences, the arts, etc.) are encouraged to apply as well.  southmountaincoop@gmail.com 

 

Paid Internship Description

Seeking paid interns to work one or more days a week as staff at a small democratic free school in Montclair NJ.   

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, kind, patient, open-minded, and supports the philosophy behind democratic education.   Responsibilities will include helping to staff the space, taking kids outside to play or eat lunch, offering classes or activities based on student interests, engaging with students in conversation and projects, helping to mediate conflicts and work on committees.  

The co-founders and staff of SMC will be available to answer questions and to mentor interns in the nitty-gritty of establishing and running a democratic free school, and of teaching in a student-led environment

This is an ideal position for future teachers who would like to get to know more about educational alternatives and student-led learning, former teachers who would like the freedom to engage with students in whatever direction their curiosity and creativity leads, and anyone who wants to prepare to found or work at a democratic free school.

September-June, one day a week (exact day of the week is very flexible),  9:30-2:30

 

$75 per day


To apply, submit a cover letter that includes a statement on why you feel you're a good fit for SMC, your current resume, and any additional information you think we should consider in evaluating you as a candidate.

While we are actively looking specifically for science and math teachers, educators in other fields (social sciences, the arts, etc.) are encouraged to apply as well.  southmountaincoop@gmail.com 

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Debbie Meier Exclusive to AERO on CPE Conflict

You may know Debbie Meier as the central figure in the recent Amy Valens documentary Good Morning Mission Hill. It is about an innovative public alternative in the Boston area that Debbie started after leaving the New York City schools. I first met Debbie when I saw her at Central Park East Alternative School decades ago. The school still stands as a testament to what is possible in the public schools. In 2007 Debbie and I went to Russia to participate in the memorial of Alexander Tubelsky, who had started the experimental public school called The School of Self Determination. While there we had hours of communication and discussion to find common ground. Her approach is focused on empowering teachers. My approach is more focused on empowering students. Subsequently Debbie has keynoted several AERO conferences, most recently in 2014 in at LIU Post in New York. Here is her statement about the most recent conflict at CPE.
 
-Jerry 
 
Here is Debbie's Statement 
 
"Well you know where I stand:
With the majority of parents and staff.  It's hard to sustain a school for democracy in a system committed to hierarchy.  But CPE survived a lot of indifferent and hostile administrators – in part because it's had friends even in high places. The CPE community needs to unite under interim leadership while it recommits to its original dreams – a school in East Harlem that offers all children what they need to be powerful members of the ruling class–which everyone by right belongs to. 42 years after it was founded is a good moment for such a recommitment.  We can't let one more progressive school succumb."
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School of Living has land available in Virginia

School of Living
 
Request for Proposals
Itsodi Land
 
School of Living (SOL), a regional community land trust, is seeking proposals for the use of Itsodi, 67.86 acres of beautiful rural land in Amherst County, VA, not far from Amherst and Lexington.  All but 2 acres are assessed as woodland and included in a reduced property tax program for agricultural land.  The garden and orchard soils are organic and host native species.  There are 3 frame buildings, in average and poor condition. There is a well and septic for the house site. 
 
The land is part of SOL’s community land trust, and was acquired by SOL in 1999 for use by an independent Cherokee tribe. The tribe used it for ceremonies, retreats, preservation of indigenous culture, organic agriculture, and restoration of native species. However, because of a decline in membership, they have chosen to end their lease.   We seek proposals for the use of Itsodi from individuals or groups who would like to lease the land and, if desired, build their own buildings, which they will own.  Because of the land’s history as a center for the preservation of indigenous culture, preference will be given to proposals from Native American groups.
For more information or to arrange a site visit please contact Rita Jane Kiefert at (540) 463-4042 or email: schoolofliving@gmail.com
For more details and complete instructions for submitting a proposal see our website www.schoolofliving.org.   Email proposals, by July 1, to schoolofliving@gmail.com.   
 

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