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LOCATION: The New School is located in Kennebunk, Maine

POSITION: This is a full time, salaried, exempt position. This is a co-leadership position with defined roles between two co-leaders.

START DATE: The preferred start date for this position is July 2021.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

ABOUT THE NEW SCHOOL
The New School is a progressive, independent high school providing a unique, student-driven, democratic learning experience for youth primarily from Maine and New Hampshire. The New School also operates a thrift store, Outta the Box, whose profits go directly to the school. Our campus is within walking distance of downtown Kennebunk, and it is a quick drive to the coast which often serves as a classroom. As a private school, recruitment of students and development of
additional financial resources are critical elements of the school’s success. The Co-ED will promote the financial stability and growth of The New School by engaging in and providing leadership to the school community in the areas of recruitment of new students, donor development and recognition, fundraising events and activities, publicity, and nonprofit administration. The Co-ED will also assist the Board of Trustees to fulfill its role in raising financial resources to sustain and enhance the school. The New School is looking for a candidate with demonstrated strengths in development and fiscal management, external relationship building, and nonprofit administration and leadership. The successful candidate will have prior experience working in a nonprofit organization and preferably in an educational setting. A strong background in nonprofit administration is required. This role will work closely with the present Co-Director known as the Educational Director, who is responsible for the educational programing of the organization. The Co-Directors work closely with one another and with the Board of Trustees.

RESPONSIBILITIES
-Development
-Foster ongoing relationships with funders
-Identify funding opportunities and lead efforts to secure adequate funding
-Research grant opportunities, (delegate grant person) ensure grant compliance and complete grant reporting
-Work with Board of Trustees to contribute to fundraising efforts
-Marketing
-Develop and implement strategies for promoting The New School and Outta the Box
-Develop and implement strategies for recruitment of students

-Expand the current website and social media platforms to reach students, family and the community
-Finance
-Responsible for fiscal management, prioritizing diversified funding streams, ensuring maximum resource utilization and operating within the organization’s budget
-Develop annual operating budget and projections
-Develop systems to support program staff in monitoring spending
-Complete all day-to-day financial management tasks
-Approve and monitor contract agreements with administration, consultants, and Outta the Box
-Oversee tax filings and maintenance of 501c3 status
-Commitment to increasing staff salaries and benefits across the organization to enhance staff sustainability
-Nonprofit Administration
-Support and enhance the Board of Trustees
-Continue The New School’s mission-driven, democratic process for decision making.
-Ensure staff have the supplies and resources needed to do their jobs

-Collaborate with Co-Director on hiring decisions
-Support the development of internal administrative and HR policies and ensure the organization is compliant with policies
-Develop and refine administrative systems within the organization
-Work with Outta The Box to develop management and operating policies

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS:
-Genuine dedication to working with youth and teens
-Educational background and/or equivalent work experience in nonprofit administration or development preferred
-Experience with organizational development and strategic planning
-Experience or aptitude for fiscal management including budget development, day-to-day oversight, and regular reporting
-Effective fundraiser, including direct cultivation and solicitation of donations or grants from individual donors, foundations, and government
-Strength in leading with a collective mindset and approach, including supporting other people’s leadership, taking direction from community, youth, staff, and Board; experience with consensus-based decision making is preferred
-Ability to think critically and use a strengths-based approach to problem solving

-Marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people and work collaboratively with a team
-Highly organized and ability to multitask
-Must satisfactorily pass a comprehensive background check.

SALARY and BENEFITS:
This is a full-time, salaried position at $45,000 to $50,000 annually, with some flexibility in schedule and hours. This position is considered Exempt under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

TO APPLY:
If our work and this position resonates with you, please submit a cover letter and resume to employment@tnsk.org . You must submit both a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this position. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only candidates who are invited for an
interview will be contacted. The New School is an equal opportunity employer. The New School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, immigration status, age, or physical or mental ability.

Global Village School is looking for new team members!

GVS provides children with a personalized, enlivening, holistic education that prepares them to be global citizens. We have grown significantly, and some of our staff are nearing retirement. We’re looking for capable, committed, enthusiastic people who want to be a part of the Global Village mission.

We currently have openings in administration (both curriculum/instruction and operations), teaching, curriculum development, social media/communications/marketing, and office and technical support. We know what tasks need to be done, but rather than defining all the specifics of the positions beforehand, like we’ve done in the past, we have decided to start by putting the word out and seeing who feels resonance with our work, and what their strengths and scheduling needs are. We will then build the official positions out from there. So, if you feel drawn to being part of our team, please reach out and let us know who you are!

How to Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to gvsteam@globalvillageschool.org, No phone calls, please.

We will contact qualified candidates to set up the next step. In your letter, please tell us about:

-your strengths and your areas for growth
-what you like to do, and how you feel you could best contribute to Global Village’s mission
-approximately how many hours a week you would like to work. (We are open to discussing positions from 10 hours a week up to 30+.)
-your technical skills: your level of proficiency (please list a few things you can do in each app, or just say “n/a” if you don’t have experience with the app) with MS Office and Excel; Google Drive, sheets, and docs; website design and maintenance; database design and data entry
-whether you can work in our Ojai, CA administrative office or have experience working remotely.
-your experience with the school accreditation process (WASC and/or other agencies)

Timeline
We would like to fill the positions soon. There is no set deadline. The application process will close when our staffing needs have been met, and may close without advance notice.
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Pay

Pay and benefits to be determined as we zero in on the specifics of the positions. Benefits and flexible scheduling available for some positions.

​Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you!

About Us

GVS is an international K-12 homeschool diploma program with a creative, flexible approach and an emphasis on peace, justice, diversity, and sustainability. Our focus is on preparing students to be wise and capable stewards of the planet and each other. We work to nurture and protect the passion and enthusiasm for creating a better world that comes so naturally to so many young people. We seek to help our students to lead authentic and meaningful lives, and strive to have them leave school feeling confident in their abilities to make an impact on the world around them.

Global Village offers a full K-12 curriculum with all the regular academics, weaving in progressive themes wherever we can. In addition, we offer customized curriculum which reflects students’ interests and learning styles, and high school courses such as International Human Rights, Planetary Stewardship, Peacemakers, Literature of Diversity, and The History of Civil Rights in the U.S.
Global Village School is a project of Community Partners®. Community Partners® is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition, the organization will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Community Partners is an EOE /Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

Elementary School Teacher Needed 2021/22The Farm School is seeking a full time teacher to work with students ranging in age from 5 to 9. We are looking for an applicant with a bachelor’s degree and three years experience working with children in an educational setting (or equivalent experience).

Salary includes 5 weeks of paid school vacation in the school year spanning August – May. A quarterly allotment for teaching/classroom supplies is provided.Additional Information: Teachers start date: July 12 (to be paid at an hourly rate until August 1). First day of school is Wednesday, August 11. School hours are 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday (1-hour paid lunch).

Interested in applying?

Please email your resume to our School Executive Director at Kathie@thefarmschool.community.The optimum teacher/student ratio we strive for is 8:1 in order to enable teachers to meet individual student needs, both academically and emotionally. Working as a team with the staff, students and families is essential, as well as good communication skills, creativity, and most of all, the joy of working with children. We strive to be honest at all times, accept our differences and take care to work things through with each other. Environmental studies and global awareness are an important part of the curriculum. Tennessee education standards for all grades are followed.Love, Mary Ellen Bowen, for the Farm School Board