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Interns Needed for South Mountain Co-op Free School in Maplewood, NJ (Job Opportunity)

Do you believe that teachers should be free to focus on curiosity, exploration, play, and authentic connection with students? Do you feel drawn to Education but discouraged by the thought of having to work within the increasingly-restrictive boxes of mainstream schools? Do you imagine opening a school of your own someday but don’t know where to start?

South Mountain Co-op is in our first year of operation as a Democratic Free School in Essex County NJ. We're currently serving 28 students between the ages of 4.5 and 15.

We're looking for interns to help staff the school, as well as interns to help with the administrative work of running the school. Among us, the co-founders have 8 years' experience in staffing and running Democratic Free Schools, and we are excited to share that experience with anyone who believes in the democratic free school model of education: that students learn and thrive when offered the space to direct their own learning, follow their own interests, and be fully involved in the decision-making process of the school

What you'll learn as an intern at SMC:

Staff internship:

  • how to engage with students in a non-coercive, joyful way
  • how to facilitate consensus-based decision making
  • how to put conflict resolution and NVC techniques into practice

Administrative internship:

  • the nitty gritty, behind the scenes work that goes in to starting and running an alternative school
  • the organizational skills to run committees and work groups, and to manage projects of your own.

SMC interns will get:

  • regular mentoring from a co-founder
  • the opportunity to be involved in every level of decision making of the operation of the school 
  • a letter describing and documenting the work you've done with us and the skills you've acquired

We're looking for applicants who:

  • can commit at least 2 days a week, for 12 weeks
  • believe in the tenets of democratic free schools
  • are reliable and self-directed workers

For more information contact Mary Karl-Gruswitz here: girlfromthefuture@fastmail.fm

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Democratic High School Seeking Full-Time Math Teacher (Job Listing)

Harriet Tubman Democratic High School is located in Albany, NY. We are currently looking to fill a full-time math teacher position starting January 13, 2014. For more information about our school, please visit our website at www.tubmanschool.org.

 

Full-Time Teacher Position Description: Our school serves students ages 14-19 (grades 9-12) from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Staff members at our school act as teachers, advisors, mentors and administrators. General responsibilities include: attendance for all school hours, attendance at school functions, teaching classes and workshops, advisory of students to help them meet their personal and academic goals, administrative meetings, and parent conferences. Staff members also share daily responsibilities such as mediation, spontaneous activity involvement, and cleaning.

 

Qualifications: Previous experience working with teens from diverse backgrounds preferred. Must be self-directed and posses strong communication skills. Must be qualified to teach high school level math subjects. Previous work references requested. Harriet Tubman Democratic High School is a cooperative and during the school calendar year this full-time staff member receives a stipend of $156.25 a week plus a room with utilities and internet included.

 

Apply by sending a resume to director@tubmanschool.org or to:

          Harriet Tubman Democratic High School

          59 Elizabeth Street

          Albany, NY 12202

 

Harriet Tubman Democratic High School strives to create a diverse educational community and encourages people from varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Harriet Tubman Democratic High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification.

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Community Director for Innovative Education Program

Be an Entrepreneur of Fun

Want to trade in your cubicle for neighborhood parks, carnivals, and coffee shops? Eager to replace exchanges with automated telephone agents for meaningful, face-to-face interactions with parents, children, and vendors in your community? We have your get out of jail free card! Take a chance and contribute to the community chest by setting up and implementing a phenomenal, self-directed education program at a location near you.

Who Are You?
A motivated go-getter who believes in our philosophy and has the skills and determination to develop and manage a phenomenal site – one that is meticulously organized and staffed with extraordinary educators who play alongside thriving campers. You are exhilarated by the challenge of bringing Steve & Kate’s to a new community or amplifying our presence in an already established location. You jump at the chance to meet new people, flex your creative muscles, and find order in chaos. And as you build up buzz for Steve & Kate’s around town, hire and build a superstar team, foster relationships with customers (parents and campers), live and breathe our philosophy, and turn our program design into reality, you are buoyed by the knowledge that summer will allow you to rock your esteemed sneakers and shorts collection while thinking, “I actually get paid to do this?”


The Fine Print
The position is year-round with a 3-month break (full-time from January through September plus a few months to travel, pursue a passion, or potentially join one of our Fall Teams) and includes health benefits, vacation and sick time, paid holidays, and the option to participate in a 401k plan after a year of work with us. To enable you to connect with families, staff, and community members, hours in the spring are likely to include some evening and weekend time. Once your site is up and running smoothly for the summer, you should expect a Monday through Friday workweek of around 50 hours. We have locations through the SF Bay Area, LA, Seattle, Chicagoland, and are expanding to Portland (the west coast variety), Boston, NY/NJ, and DC in 2014.
Next Steps

Learn about us:  www.steveandkate.com

And allow us to learn a bit about you:  please email alyse@steveandkate.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Leading Teacher Early Childhood in Australia (Job)

Alternative Democratic Philosophy

Lane Cove Based – to start as soon as able
ACECQA recognised 3 or 4 yr degree (full-time) 

Our Preschool operates with the majority of learning through play, in an inside outside flow-through environment, big cushions, climbable sofas, in house artist, fully equipped art room, natural playground, lots of sand, water play, wandering chickens, tepee garden house, joining games with the big kids in primary, outside excursions to the magic bridge in the bush, unstructured programme inspired through ideas from the kids, day one begins the process of resolving difference through conflict resolution, an inclusive community of kids, parents and teachers filled with fun, laughter, hard work and great socials.
It is a 25 place preschool catering for children 3-5 years old. The working day is 8.30 am – 3.30 pm 5 days a week. The ECT will be the educational leader and part of a close team with two other staff. 

Working at Currambena Preschool involves :
-Operating in a non-hierarchical environment.
– Learning and implementing Conflict Resolution principles
– Pre-school and primary sharing the same environment.
– Being part of the whole school collaborative staffing team.

Background: Currambena Primary School and Preschool is an independent, secular, alternative, democratic school with students from 3-12 years old. 
www.currambena.nsw.edu.au

Please send us your CV including your philosophy on how you would best collaborate with children in their learning and relationship building. New graduates welcome!

 

Sue Goode (Preschool Director)
Currambena Preschool
ph: 9427 0644