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Founded in 1982, The Tutorial School is an independent, alternative, democratic school for ages 10–19 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, offering an education based on freedom, trust, and self-governance. We provide our students with a flexible learning experience based on tolerance and sound relationships. There is absolute respect for the student’s right to be one’s self. The school is run cooperatively by faculty members and students.

We would like to invite some authentic and supportive individuals to be part of this caring and nurturing environment. We find it works best when we do this slowly, so we’d like to find those who can volunteer one or two days a week in the beginning. If we are a good fit for each other, then that position will become a paid faculty position.

The ideal candidate would be someone who can view their position as one of mentoring and counseling rather than teaching one or two specific subjects. Our plan right now is to have our Fall 2020 semester take place primarily outdoors, so someone who enjoys time in the sun and working outside should plan to have fun here. Please check out the following links to learn more about us and our expectations for faculty members.

The Tutorial School website

Expectations of The Tutorial School Faculty 

Communication skills: Maintain open and supportive communication with students and faculty through active listening, self reflection, positive verbal/non-verbal body language. Model honest, equitable, pro- social dialogue via: 

Active Listening: Listening to others without mentally preparing responses, observe their body language and micro facial expressions. Tentatively rephrase what is being shared by asking for clarification to assist your understanding of the statements made to demonstrate pro-social communication. 

Self Reflection and Maintenance of Self: Observe personal thoughts, feelings, and actions. Take time outside of school hours to reflect on personal and family history, motivation for actions, and emotions that come up in relation to engagement with students and staff. Cultivate awareness and seek counsel as needed to address recurrent issues, resolve conflict, and address habits that prevent full engagement in open/honest communication. 

Verbal/non-verbal language: Use age appropriate language and vocabulary. Avoid sarcasm. Maintain positive tone and vocal level. Show positive non- threatening body language. 

Model Community Supportive Behaviors: Share with students community supportive behaviors as outlined in “the agreements;” using actions rather than words when engaging with students or representing the school to parents and the public. Teach through use of self, time management, follow through, self reflection, and attention to ideals and beliefs that maintain the schools positive learning environment.Consult with staff and students regarding personal needs or actions that may impact the school community such as time off. 

Engender Respect: Honor the students process. Recognize and show understanding of each student’s learning history and current knowledge base without directing, preaching or otherwise overpowering the students natural abilities to acquire knowledge and expertise. Meet the student where they are by showing patience and acceptance of their individual learning needs as well as their abilities to 

verbalize or otherwise express understanding of subject mater and interests. Model pro-social dialogue, healthy boundary setting, and helpfulness. Use sportive, non-punitive language and active listening skills to promote mutual respect. 

Service: Respond to student concerns in a timely and thorough manor in recognition of their status in the school community. Recognize that through listening actively, engendering respect,honoring students process, maintaining self, and modeling supportive community engagement that you co-create an atmosphere conducive to learning. 

Be authentic: Know scope of knowledge. Recognize personal strengths and weakness and when to consult or seek assistance openly and honestly. Take responsibility for personal actions that effect students, staff and school in general. 

Collective work ethic: Strive to contribute equally to tasks necessary to maintain the school house and grounds. Model respect for school house and grounds by cleaning shared spaces and tending to ones personal impact on the school environment.Respect student and other staffs needs for order, organization and cleanliness. Address concerns of students and co-workers in a timely and thorough manor to maintain cohesive school environment. 

Think of the well being of the entire school community prior to taking actions for self or for pet projects. Respect others students and faculty’s time when scheduling appointments, events or personal time off. 

Tahi is a small independent K-8 school opening in Central Ohio in 2021. We follow a holistic-global approach to education. Our educational program centers on the development of the whole person, adopts an inquiry-based curriculum, emphasizes self-directed learning, and aims to cultivate conscious global citizens. Please see the school prospectus to learn more about our approach.  

I am seeking a partner to join me in the startup of the school. I am an educator with over 25 years of experience in K-12 schools and higher education and strong background in alternative approaches to schooling. I am looking for an experienced and innovative educator who wants to make a difference in education and who shares the values and vision of the school. 

I am seeking a partner with K-3 teaching certification, who is willing to relocate to Ohio by Fall 2021 to take the teacher lead role. Experience with project-based learning, art integration, and self-directed learning is essential. Collaboration during the startup phase could be done from a distance through video conferencing. 

The ideal person would have an entrepreneurial zeal for the mission, be energetic and demonstrate a desire and ability to make things happen. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume to Lucila.rudge@gmail.com and include a brief description of your educational aspirations and interest in this project. 

If you would like further information about my work, please visit my page at the LinkedIn website.

Second Start Alternative High School is seeking an engaging and innovative certified classroom teacher to teach in a special education setting for the 2020-21 school year.  

A strong candidate will be willing to teach multiple subject areas using a competency-based model that eliminates time as a factor and who embraces engagement with cross-curricular instruction and project-based assessment.  Additional ideal characteristics are possessing large amounts of both humor and patience as our students are frequently frustrated.  

Our approach is to help previously unsuccessful high school students find their path to being better learners and making a successful transition to life after school.  Earning their diploma is just one step along the way. 
Second Start offers a competitive salary structure, ample staff development opportunities and a caring and supportive administrative team. 

We are a place where many educators have found the opportunity to become the teacher they always wanted to be!Please email resumes to info@second-start.org or mail to: AHS Search Committee at 17 Knight St, Concord, NH 03301.