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Originateve Holistic Learning is sponsoring the recruitment of a Holistic Chef/ Mentor for Augustana Early Learning Center in Denver Colorado.  The position is a full time chef for daily breakfast, lunch and snack, Monday– Friday (7am-3pm).

 

Duties include (but are not limited to):

·      Preparation and clean up of daily breakfast, lunch and snack for 150 students

·      Weekly healthy / creative menu planning.

·      Weekly food orders within budget

·      Kitchen workshops with early childhood classes e.g. making pretzels, muffins, veggie castles etc.

·      Incorporation of cross-disciplinary studies, into Kitchen Classroom Curriculum e.g. stories, science, art, math music etc. as well as multi-cultural flavors and textures

·      Incorporation of school garden produce into menu

·      Strong focus on disbursement of nutritional information and healthy food lifestyles to children and staff developing a culture of wise-living. 

 

Compensation:

Position starts at $32,000/ year with Full Benefits

 

Augustana Early Learning Center is a year-round early learning program operating on the campus of Augustana Lutheran Church in Denver Colorado.  Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter addressing your interest and background.  Professional culinary service is encouraged but not required.  Strong interdisciplinary skills, organization,  and demonstration of lifelong learning are crucial.  Email documents to: baroody@augustanadenver.org.

 

 

Social Studies Teacher

A small, independent K-12 school, distinguished by its 6-to-1 student-teacher ratio and personalized system of instruction, seeks a social studies teacher with a broad knowledge of global history, cultures, and geography. The candidate must be attracted by the opportunity to work with a group of committed educational innovators on a demonstration project that has visibility in the educational community.  

The teachers, functioning as an interdisciplinary collaborative team, help students achieve personalized learning objectives. Customized learning plans replace traditional grades and classes. The candidate must be skilled in working with students aged 5 to 14, individually and in small groups, and in helping them develop their social and self-management skills. The goal is to produce self-motivated independent learners who are driven by natural curiosity and a long-term love of learning.

Our approach emphasizes the development of analytical, inquiry, and critical thinking skills. In social studies, students’ principal mode of learning is to research a topic independently and then present and discuss the research report in small groups. They learn to find sources and to treat information and content as raw material for making comparisons, raising questions, and identifying relationships. They learn to relate current events to historic events, cultures, and institutions. The teacher maintains conditions in which this type of learning can occur, guides students in their research, moderates their discussions, and motivates them.

A competitive salary will be offered to the right candidate. The school is located in Long Island City, New York. Responses must include an informative introductory letter and resume, and should be directed to tqps@earthlink.net.

Rethinking Schools is hiring a director of development and operations. 

• Do you know people committed to the social justice education mission of Rethinking Schools? 
• Do they have experience as an operations and development director? 
• Are they passionate about nonprofit fundraising?

Please share the job post link and help us spread the word to your colleagues, friends, and family.
 
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION
The director of development and operations will be responsible for fundraising, grant writing, and financial oversight. Operations responsibilities include oversight and evaluation of Milwaukee office personnel, internal communications, oversight of book projects, and support for RS special projects.
 
We are accepting resumes through August 15. 
  
You can learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications by reviewing the detailed posting at our website. 
Thanks for your support,
  
Bill Bigelow
Curriculum Editor  

Are you a why-sayer?

As we once heard IKEA say, we are hiring the why-sayers. People who want to make things better, make things more fun, more clever. People who aren’t afraid of the boss. People who aren’t restricted by convention, but challenged by it. These people will fit perfectly at iLEAD, because it is the “why” that makes us successful.

Is iLEAD a fit for you?

Here is what we value…

We are a people of purpose, establishing a new paradigm for education. We are a caring culture that values community that contributes to a better society.

Our focus on developing empathy allows for respect and invites an engaging, positive, rich environment. We believe people are natural-born learners. We provide opportunities for discovery and wonder to nurture a lifelong love of learning.

Success is demonstrated through leadership, self-direction, problem-solving skills, creativity, collaboration, innovation, and service. We embrace stepping out of our comfort zone. And… we value joy, fun, choice, and voice, and we celebrate that our differences contribute to our common humanity.

Why join us?

iLEAD is a growing educational management services organization with school locations in California’s Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys, with more on the way. It is a proven leader in project-based learning.

Our educators successfully implement this approach that is all about achieving deeper learning through authentic experiences. We foster a fun and collaborative environment that’s all about innovation.

We are a work-hard, play-hard startup network of schools that is making a difference in education. What more could you ask for? Hey, you even get a great head shot.

As a member of our Team, you will:

• Step out of the traditional teacher role and into that of a facilitator
• Deliver deeper learning experiences
• Assist our organization in creating a learner-centered curriculum
• Collaborate with colleagues in the planning and implementation of meaningful projects that engage students as they become active learners as opposed to passive participants memorizing facts
• Work as a team to create a culture that shifts from a top-down model to a multi-point model, where leaders emerge throughout the class, school, and environment
• Learn to implement the Common Core and a deeper learning model
• Facilitate the development of an authentic assessment system that is relevant and meaningful to the learners
• Guide learners to master content, rather than specific skills through dynamic projects

A note about our hiring process:

We take applications year-round and are always looking for why-sayers with a flexible mindset that would be a great addition to our team. Even if you have a credential, some of the non-credentialed positions are a great way to get your foot in the door. Many current teachers have become full-time taking this route. During the months before the school year starts, we are looking more actively than others. However, it’s always a good time to submit your resume; just please follow up throughout the year.

E-mail your resume and cover letter (online only) with the position you are interested in and your name as the subject line to: why.sayer@ileadschools.org

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