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Work At Bene Kids Space

Who we are….

The Bene Kids Space is a small free school which provides 14 children aged 3 to 8 with a safe and supportive environment to play and learn together. The space was created for low income families who want affordable alternative education for their kids. We are located in a beautiful valley with many natural resources in the mountains of South Spain.

 

At our core is the following

A commitment to equality between all members of the project, no matter what age.

A belief in the power of play and freedom to guide children’s learning.

The  interplay between the freedom of the individual and the needs of the community

 

Who we are looking for….

…energetic people with a passion for working with kids. Ideally, you would be…

  • Experienced working with kids, in free school, forest school, other progressive approaches, or play contexts.
  • Someone who understands and believes in free approaches to education.
  • A bilingual English and Spanish speaker.
  • Happy to work up to 24 hours a week in exchange for food and accommodation.
  • Ready to commit to the project for 1 or 2 terms (3 / 6 months)
  • Unafraid of living rustically in an off the grid anarchistic community!
  • Ready to start in January 2015.

 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us at kidsspacebene@gmail.com with your thoughts on the education of children, any relevant experience, and anything else you think would help us to consider if you would be the right person for the job.

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Mountain Sun Community School in Brevard, NC is seeking an Executive Director

Mountain Sun  Community School in Brevard, NC is seeking an Executive Director to represent

its mission through leadership of the organization in administrative, business, and educational

processes.

 

Executive Director responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Faculty and staff management and supervision, program and curricular support, professional development and training.
  • Working closely with an active Board of Trustees in developing the annual budget, long range planning, and management of finances.
  • Student recruitment, admissions, and retention.
  • Collaboration with parents to assure the school is doing everything possible to meet the needs of the Whole Child.
  • Development and implementation of a fundraising strategy, cultivation of a donor support base, development and maintenance of public relations, outreach and marketing.
  • Oversight of the relocation of Mountain Sun from our current leased campus to a new leased location.

 

Mountain Sun Community School is a non-profit, independent, private school serving 60-70

children from pre-K through 8th grade.  We opened our doors to students in August 2008 in the

beautiful Blue Ridge mountain town of Brevard, NC.  (www.cityofbrevard.com)  The school was

formed as a parent-driven effort to create a holistic community school integrating the best in

educational pedagogies, with a strong emphasis on Montessori, Waldorf, and Howard

Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence Theories.  Mountain Sun Community School’s mission is to

cultivate each student’s natural curiosity and love of learning through a challenging academic

curriculum grounded in mutual respect and a sense of belonging. We recognize each student’s

unique potential and nurture their passions and abilities through a balance of direct instruction,

collaborative and independent study, hands-on experiences in and out of the classroom, and

service learning.  (www.mountainsunschool.org)

Ideal candidates will have a Masters degree and administrative experience in non-profits

and/or independent schools.  We are seeking candidates with extremely strong leadership,

interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as a rooted belief and understanding of our

educational principals.

Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume to

employment@mountainsunschool.org  by January 15, 2015.

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GREENFIELDS ACADEMY IN CHICAGO SEEKING CLASSROOM GUIDES

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 Academy is seeking Guides who are ready to change the world of education at our innovative, game-changing school.  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 classrooms are supervised by Guides who create and facilitate the learning environment, but empower students to take ownership of their learning and classroom governance.

 

Greenfields currently has an Elementary program and will be growing in Fall 2015 to include Early Learners (ages 4-6), Elementary (ages 6-10) and Middle School (ages 11-14) programs.  We are currently seeking Guides 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 and 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
Guides will also document learning (student projects, achievements, and everyday activity), communicate actively with parents, and assist students with 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 (must thrive in a startup environment). 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.

 

This is a position for an independent learner who is willing to take direction but can also work without much direct guidance.  We seek a Guide who loves to experiment, evaluate, and improve on everything he/she does. 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, believing that each has a genius within.

 

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.

Learn more about Greenfields Academy at www.GreenfieldsAcademy.com

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Progressive Baltimore Charter School Seeks Principal

Creative City Public Charter School, a new, progressive K-5 elementary school in northwest Baltimore City, seeks an energetic, innovative Principal for the 2015-16 school year.  We are seeking someone as passionate about our school mission and philosophy as we are, and who has direct experience with at least some of our core elements of arts integration, project-based learning, play-based Kindergarten, and a shared leadership model.  Join a parent-founded, community-focused school on the rise!  Must have Admin I & II certifications.  Send cover letter, resume, and three professional references by January 30th, 2015 to hiring@creativecityschool.org.