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Outschool needs 5,000 teachers to start offering online classes in the next 2 weeks

Our lives have changed fast. Governments have needed to take unprecedented measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Mass school closures are now a reality and many working parents will be at home with their kids tomorrow. Outschool has worked to prepare for this by first announcing help for schools and teachers on Mar 2, and then a program to offer free live online classes to public school families in need on Mar 13.

For teachers offering classes through Outschool the past few days have been a rollercoaster. We have seen an 11X rise in enrollments as many parents look for online, interactive learning options for their kids. We need help. Our community of just over 1,000 teachers is close to being overwhelmed and we don’t want to turn families away. We are looking for 5,000 new teachers to start offering classes through Outschool in the next 2 weeks.

Learn More Here.

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Self-directed Education Start-up in Teton Valley Idaho Seeking Staff Member

Work, live and adventure in the beautiful Teton Valley, home to world-class skiing, hiking, climbing and mountain biking. Just over the hill from famous Jackson Hole Wyoming. 

We are looking for a staff member to help us start our democratic/self directed learning center. We are looking for an experienced staff member who is passionate about self-directed education and will share our vision of a democratic learning center with an outdoor focus. Position would begin in August of 2020 with 30-35 hours per week and competitive pay. 

If interested, please contact Kenzie at (208)716-7322. 

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Americorps Service Member at North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens, Sunderland, MA. August 2020 – June 2021

Job Position:  Americorps Service Member at North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens, Sunderland, MA.  August 2020 – June 2021.Interested in working at North Star: Self-Directed Learning for Teens?  We are currently interviewing for an Americorps Service Member through the Greenfield Dial/Self Americorps Program in 2020-2021.  The position is a full-time position with Americorps and Dial/Self, including approximately four days per week at North Star.  

Americorps is essentially a year of community service. Compensation, benefits, and an application are described here:  http://www.dialself.org/americorps.html  In addition to the Americorps benefits, North Star offers the opportunity to become fully immersed in the world of self-directed learning.   Housing is not included through Americorps or North Star; an applicant must make their own arrangements near Amherst/Northampton/Greenfield in western Massachusetts. 

Please email Kenneth Danford, ken@northstarteens.org if you are interested in this position.