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Ann Arbor Open School Seeks Principals

 

 

Ann Arbor Open School is K-8 magnet school serving 500+ students.  This unique school is focused on the belief that children come to school already immersed in their own learning, with personal strengths and interests. Our project-based, cooperative learning model is designed to provide guidance, stimulation, and support as students learn, including interest-based opportunities in an environment steeped in respect for our young people. Instruction includes required standards and curriculum, while also striving to support social and emotional development. Ann Arbor Open supports the learning styles of each student, helping all reach their full potential."

 

See the openings here.

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German Doin To Keynote at the 2017 AERO Conference.

Bio:

German Doin is one of the most well-respected alternative education researchers in Latinamérica. As an independent filmmaker, he released in 2012 the film "The Forbidden Education" (La Educación Prohibida), which revolutionised the education conversation in LatinAmérica and Spain, putting the alternatives into the big discussion regarding learning and public education. His film, which has reached online over 15 million views, is still today a reference for the education debate in every major university in LA, used as a source for critical perspectives to educación.

Since then, Doin cofounded the nonprofit Reevo, the Alternative Education Network which registers, researches, connects, and actively supports the alternative education movement in the region. Reevo mediates between educators, alternative schools, movements, governments and national/local networks all over LA with the purpose of transforming education. It also promotes the raising and developing of alternative learning communities and schools through online platforms, workshops, content production and events.

In the last years German and his team were responsible for the Alternative Education Week in Colombia in 2015, held by the Secretary of Education of Bogotá; and the 4th Encounter of Nuestra América, held in Brasilia in June 2017. Both events gathered the most respected alternative educators of LA and were key for the building of networks in the region.

As a father of 2 children, he founded and participates in the coordination of a learner-centered education community in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

 

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Lewes New School (UK) is recruiting a new Head

Lewes New School (UK) is recruiting a new Head.

Lewes New School is seeking a new Headteacher to provide inspirational educational and strategic leadership for our co-created learning community. The successful candidate will have a deep commitment to our human-centred vision and:

  • Qualified teacher status
  • Substantial primary school teaching experience, with a senior leadership role
  • Headteacher qualification and experience are desirable
  • Leadership skills and experience, including the ability to think strategically to lead development and lead change so others can carry the vision forwards
  • Experience in developing and supporting innovative teaching practices; a deep understanding of project-based, co-created curriculum; and the capacity to empower teachers to develop a professional culture of collaboration, research and reflection.

Candidates are warmly invited to visit or call the school before making an application. Please contact sarah.thomas@lewesnewschool.co.uk or call 01273 477074.

Full details and an Application Form are available on our website:

www.lewesnewschool.co.uk/about/vacancies

Please send your completed Application Form (we are unable to accept CVs) to:

Lewes New School, Talbot Terrace, Lewes BN7 2DS

or email to sarah.thomas@lewesnewschool.co.uk

Closing date: 9am Thursday 29th June 2017

If you are shortlisted, you will be informed on Friday 30th June.

Interviews: Tuesday 4th & Wednesday 5th July 2017  

 

The process will include an interview, some observed teaching and facilitation activities. You will

also be invited to present your personal Learning Portfolio. You are welcome to choose your own

format for this.

 

Lewes New School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and

young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to comply with

all Safeguarding, Child Protection and Health & Safety policies and procedures.

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GAIA DEMOCRATIC SCHOOL is hiring!

Job Title: Teacher/Teacher’s Aide                    

Job description/responsibilities include: assisting in daily activities of the school including opening/closing, meal prep, administrative duties, general cleaning, organizing, attending meetings, supporting K-12 grade students in academic, social and emotional growth through advising, teaching and tutoring students in our unique democratic environment.    

Required Qualifications:                            

  • Direct experience with diverse youth and/or collective process or democratic education
  • Background check
  • 3 references
  • One school year commitment with three month trial
  • A driver’s license and teacher’s license is not required but one or both is a plus!
  • 4 year degree (BA or BS) is preferred

Qualities we are looking for in candidates: Fun, reliable, flexible, open, caring, compassionate, patient, able to “let go” of adult privilege, supportive of GDS mission and adult/youth partnerships.

Pay rate: $12.00/hourly

Hours: 4 hours per day, weekdays (M-F)August-June. Hours are somewhat flexible, to be scheduled between 9:00am and 5:30pm. Morning availability is desired.

Location: Minneapolis- Lowry Hill, near Walker Art Center

Please Note: Current GDS Volunteers are encouraged to apply. Parents of current students are not eligible to apply.

Deadline for applications: June 30, 2017

No phone calls please. Send resume and cover letter to Starri Hedges, (Gaia Democratic School Executive Director)via email to School@GaiaDemocratic.org OR GaiaDemocratic@Gmail.com Or by USPS to: 900 Mount Curve Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55403 More information about Gaia Democratic School: www.GaiaDemocratic.org