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The Brooklyn Free School is currently accepting applications for assistant teachers for the 2016-17 school year.

The Brooklyn Free School assistant teacher supports the work of the teacher, including managing daily activities, outdoor play and lunch routines.

Responsibilities:

•Supporting the mission and daily practice of a free school with joy and creativity.

•Daily classroom set up, preparing materials for projects and clean up as directed by the teachers.

•Communicating with teachers about their needs. following their direction, and anticipating where help is needed in order to support the needs of the whole group.  This may include managing a variety of activities while the teacher works with a small group or working with individual children.

•Taking children to the playground every day or planning for indoor play in inclement weather.

•Supervising children’s lunch time.

•Supporting and facilitating conflict resolution mediation when needed.

•Occasionally longer days may be required to support group trips or special school activities.

Qualifications:

•Experience working with groups of children preferred.

•Experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 8 preferred.

•Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Compensation:

Hourly rate commensurate with experience.

The Brooklyn Free School follows the NYC public school calendar.  The assistant teachers will have all school holidays off and the summer months, unpaid.

 

Brooklyn Free School engages students and staff in democratic decision-making and problem solving. We honor student choice and facilitate student centered learning through play and exploration, constructivist teaching, collaborative course work and self-directed student initiatives. We support social and emotional development through conflict mediation, personal reflection, diversity awareness and community responsibility.  For more information visit our website: www.brooklynfreeschool.org

 

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter describing why you want to work at BFS, current resume, two references, including one from an educational supervisor, and any additional information you think we should consider in evaluating you as a candidate.

All materials and inquiries need to be submitted electronically as an attachment or in the body of an email to:hiring@brooklynfreeschool.org

The deadline to receive full consideration is Friday, March 4, 2016, early applications will be reviewed starting February 22.

All candidates will be informed if they were selected for a first-round interview on a rolling basis through March 11, with an anticipated hiring decision made by April, 2016.

Brooklyn Free School is an equal opportunity employer.  We seek a staff which reflects the diversity of our community.

Are you convinced that the way we are educating children has to fundamentally change?

Do you have the patience needed to allow students to experience and learn from failure?

Are you prepared to inspire a generation to tackle the challenges that lie ahead?

Greenfields blends state-of-the-art learning software, real-world projects, Socratic discussions and a Hero’s Journey dialogue in a student-driven, multi-age learning studio. Our approach to learning does not include tests, grades, or teachers leading lectures. Our classroom structure is unique. It ensures that the Guides create and facilitate the learning environment, but empowers students to take ownership of their individual learning path and collective classroom governance.

For the 2016-17 school year, Greenfields will host Early Learners (ages 4-6), Elementary (ages 6-10) and Middle School (ages 11-14) programs. Guide candidates are being considered for all three programs.

Position Description
Each program is led by two Guides working in close partnership to oversee a mixed-age class of 20 to 40 students. Guides help each student find their calling and reach their full potential by:

• supporting individual students in setting and achieving their learning goals
• assisting students in identifying and pursuing their passions
• facilitating Socratic group discussions
• evaluating and refining the existing curriculum
• designing and experimenting with new projects, tools, and approaches
• organizing speakers and field trips to inspire students
• creating and maintaining a studio environment that supports and motivates students
• acting as a role model as an independent learner on a Hero’s Journey
• documenting learning through student projects, achievements, and everyday activity
• communicating actively with parents
• guiding students through the creation of their learning portfolios

Qualifications
We are looking for Guides with a deep curiosity about life, a lifelong love of learning, endless patience, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Candidates should have proven excellence in guiding others, whether in or out of a school environment. Montessori, project-based and/or experiential learning experience is a plus.

We seek Guides who love to experiment, evaluate, and improve on everything they do. Candidates should have proven excellence in written and oral communication skills, and be comfortable using and learning a variety of technology tools. And most importantly, candidates should have a deep respect for all children.

Salary
Greenfields Academy offers a salary commensurate with experience plus a bonus structure based on performance.

Next Steps
Candidates should email a resume and thoughtful cover letter that outlines how their skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, how the position is part of their Hero’s Journey, and how they heard about this opportunity to hiring@greenfieldsacademy.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

More info at: GreenfieldsAcademy.com  

Summer Camp work with community living, progressive behavior management styles, the craziest games you'll ever play and children that will remember you forever…

Camp Augusta is different than most camps because we operate on a structure of flat hierarchy, consensus and intention with every action. We don’t believe in punishment, reward or guilt – we choose instead to see the hearts of our campers and connect with their needs. We also have many activities that you are unlikely to find at other camps, like: aerial silks, sword fighting, whips, fire spinning, high and low ropes, archery and horseback riding to name a few.

People can have a job, a career, or a calling. Camp Augusta is looking for folks who have a calling. Work, play, learn, struggle and grow in a vibrant community this summer facilitating the growth of children, yourself and others in the community.

We are a residential summer camp located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Northern California. We have six sessions during our season, 3 one week and 3 two week, with 90 campers (aged 8-16) each session. Our staff training begins on May 17th, and the main season runs through August 13th.

We aim to give children the experience of living without many of the modern conveniences that are present in their everyday lives. They get the chance to experience living in an open-air cabin without electricity. There are no televisions or stereos so they make their own music. There is a great deal of information on our website regarding the philosophy of camp and the activities we offer. If you are interested in Camp Augusta, please look those over carefully.

All of our staff must be at least 19 years of age.

Our website, CampAugusta.org, has descriptions of all available positions under the "staff" heading. We have openings for counselors, kitchen, and a number of leadership positions. When you are ready, go to the "Staff Application" page and follow the instructions for submitting an application.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Namaste

applications@campaugusta.org

530-265-3702 (give us a call and say hello!)

 

 

Admissions & Outreach Director

This position coordinates student recruitment for the Woolman Semester School. The heart of this position is to communicate the story of this learning experience to prospective students, parents, teachers, alumni and other educators. The work itself is very dynamic and can, at times, feel part marketing, part social work, part therapist, and part community organizing. A major highlight of this work is walking between the two worlds of a progressive educational community and the larger progressive education movement in the US and beyond.

High school education is transforming and Woolman sees itself as a critical part of that transformation. During a semester at Woolman, our students explore individual and community empowerment through a variety of topics and learning experiences that address social justice and sustainability. Students from diverse educational backgrounds attend Woolman – traditional public high schools, charter schools, Waldorf / Quaker / Montessori schools, students who are homeschooled or unschooled – and together with the staff and interns, they create a rich learning community for 16 weeks.

Specific responsibilities for this position include:

• Communicating with students and parents throughout the application process
• Creating and implementing an outreach plan
• Developing and maintaining relationships with sending schools and other influencers
• Contact management for schools and prospective students
• Coordinating outreach travel
• Interviewing applicants
• Processing applications and financial aid

In addition to these responsibilities, the Admissions & Outreach Director is an integral member of the school’s Leadership Team, working closely with the Head of School, Program Coordinator, and other Woolman Faculty. This team will often work collaboratively with each other on outreach efforts. When on campus, they are expected to join other staff in making a full commitment to Woolman's community life. This includes participation in Quaker meeting, community meeting, chores, meal preparation, and other community support.

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent life experience
• Experience in educational admissions and enrollment
• Excellent communication, time management, delegation, and organization skills
• Experience in community organizing, campaigns, and/or event planning
• Strong public speaking skills
• Highly proficient in use of office technology
• Ability to plan and implement outreach trips throughout the US
• A network of connections with educational institutions and organizations
• Comfortable working with large groups of kids and adults
• Strong desire to live and work in a community setting
• Passionate about progressive education
• Familiarity with semester schools
• Experience working with high school age students and recent college graduates from diverse backgrounds
• Willingness to participate in staff and community meetings in the style of Quaker 
• consensus decision-making
• Willingness to practice NVC and Restorative Justice
• Willingness and desire to participate in anti-oppression work within the community, and continue learning and training in those areas
• Interest in living in community and participating in community activities
• A fun, positive and encouraging disposition

About Woolman

Woolman is a nonprofit educational community located on 230 acres in the Sierra Nevada Foothills dedicated to the principles of peace, justice and sustainability. Originally founded in 1963 as a Quaker high school, Woolman now offers educational programs for teens, retreats for adults, and summer camps for children and families including The Woolman Semester; a 4-month residential education program in northern California for passionate young people who want to make a difference in the world. Woolman is an equal opportunity employer. www.woolman.org.

Salary and Benefits

This position will start between February 15th and March 1st, 2016, and receive an annual salary of $25,000. Health benefits are available. Room & Board on campus are discounted 60% and end up being around $5,000/year renting a space on the Woolman campus and eating lunches and dinners in the Woolman dining hall. To apply, please send a letter of interest, current resume, and three references to: Gray Horwitz, Head of School, grayh@woolman.org