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School information:

 

We are a small community school in South Goa which serves the needs of the local and international community.  We strive to create an educational environment which uses international academic standards to underpin a creative, holistic and active learning experience.  Our children range in age from 4-14, spread over 6 classes with a maximum of 15 children in each class.  We follow the Cambridge International curriculum.  We are a new school but are expanding rapidly.  The successful candidate will join our team as we strive to provide an education which is dynamic and hands-on.

Job details:

We are looking for a fully qualified primary teacher to teach a Y3/Y4 class (7-9 year olds).  They must be flexible, enthusiastic and conscientious.  Lessons must be differentiated to meet the needs of the mixed year group class.  We have many children at the school who do not have English as their first language; teachers must be able to manage this within the classroom and work successfully with TEFL teachers to provide an outstanding learning experience for all our children. 

Package:

Competitive salary, based on experience.  This is a full-time, permanent position to start on September 1st 2016.  Salary is paid over 10 months (Sep-June).  We will cover the cost of visa. 

Apprenticeship Positions Available at Liberated Learners Centers

Liberated Learners offers a year-long apprenticeship program to support people to learn the skills and ideas necessary to create and/or work successfully in self-directed learning programs. Liberated Learners is a network of not-for-profit centers based on the North Star model which support teens to live and learn without school. Apprenticeship positions are currently available for the 2016-17 at Princeton Learning Cooperative (in NJ) and Deep Root Center for Self-Directed Learning (in NY).

The apprentice will work closely with the staff at the center in all aspects of running the program, including planning in the summer and closing out the year. The main program responsibilities include: teaching classes, one-on-one tutoring, mentoring teen members, working to build and maintain an engaged community of members and staff, running family meetings, organizing field trips and events, participating in staff meetings, and working with prospective teens and their families.

See the Liberated Learners apprentice page for more information about the apprenticeship program. For questions, contact: info@princetonlearningcooperative.org or 609-851-2522.

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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