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“Bay State Learning Center (BSLC) Seeks Makerspace Enthusiast

Bay State Learning Center (BSLC) Makerspace Enthusiast

BSLC in Dedham is seeking a volunteer who enjoys kids, has patience, is fun and conscientious, and loves to tinker. The ideal candidate would have good organizational skills they would apply towards two main goals.

1. Set up and enforce a skills gradient/leveling system for use of the tools and equipment.

2. Planning and executing an activity once a week along with hosting classes to educate interested students on the use of the tools/equipment. 

There is the potential for this to become a paid position.

Bay State offers 10-18 year old students a customized education. We are a non-coercive environment where kids choose their classes. We as the adults are considered “guide on the side” providing deeper knowledge, access to information, and ways to increase their learning based on their interests and passions.

Come help teens make things of utility. Go to http://www.baystatelearning.org/ for more information about our learning center or call us at 781-355-6575.”

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WonderTree Beijing – (18,000 to 25,000 RMB + Housing Allowance) –

WonderTree Beijing – (18,000 to 25,000 RMB + Housing Allowance) – 

Are you ready to shape the future?

Become an educator at WonderTree!!!

WonderTree Community of Co-Learners are holistic kindergartens for children between 2 to 6 years old.  Our integral education philosophy aims to empower our learners to achieve Self-mastery through the joy of lifelong learning. 

We have 2 campuses in Beijing.

The Position – Now it’s time to find you.

We are searching for passionate, enthusiastic educators who can bring a sense of wonder to the classroom. Because every child is unique, our dedicated educators create personalized learning programs, to better prepare students for this ever-changing world. Our educators…

  • Have a desire to learn and evolve within the context of an integral, growing, and learning community;
  • Are committed to child-centered learning based on mindfulness, observation, and documentation of children’s being; 
  • Are caring and respectful in relationships among children, co-workers, and families;
  • Understand the essential role the environment and materials play in children’s appreciation of their world.

Qualifications

  • Native English speaker; 
  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of two years postgraduate work experience; 
  • Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
  • Have teaching experience, preferably in holistic learning, PYP, Montessori, Reggio, or Waldorf;
  • Have a growth mind-set and commitment to meeting the needs of every student; 
  • Collaborative and team-oriented; 
  • Strong oral and written communication skills;
  • Enthusiastic about being part of a growing and vibrant school. 

Our Compensation Package and Details

  • Contract duration: One or two years;
  • Start date:   November 2019 or February 2020; 
  • Location: Beijing;
  • Compensation: from RMB 18,000 (2,500 USD) to RMB 25,000 (3,500 USD) per month (NET) dependent on qualifications and experience;
  • Chinese and Western holidays;
  • 12-month, multi-entry Foreign Work (Z) Visa;
  • HOUSING ALLOWANCE
  • Free lunch; 
  • Health insurance;
  • Airfare: One round-trip ticket per employee; 
  • Teacher training (holistic learning, Reggio, PYP, Montessori, Waldorf, MI theory).

Check us out at www.wondertree.cn for more details

Come and join us create, innovate, and thrive!

If you are interested in the position and are up for the challenge, then we welcome you to apply. Please include a cover letter, resume, scanned degree, and passport, and send to our administrator’s e-mail: john.kung@wondertree.cn.  Only qualified candidates will receive a response.

We look forward to hearing from you!