| Longview School – Brewster, NY
Open Position: Full-Time High School and Middle School Math Teacher Dates of Employment: Could start immediately or could start at the end of August, 2019 Hours: 3 days per week from 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM, and 2 days per week from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM Compensation: $1,800 to $2,300 per month depending upon experience (see details below) Who We Are Longview School is like no other. While Longview School certainly has a rigorous pre-K through 12th grade academic program, what makes Longview unique is our supportive community where each student knows and is known by every teacher. In our small classes (2-10 students), teachers make the curriculum relevant by connecting their subjects to the students’ lives. This, combined with a hands-on educational approach, inspires students to love learning. Beyond academics, Longview empowers students to become independent and responsible as they participate in our democratically-governed school with a student-led judicial system. Longview’s focus on educating the whole child, academically and personally, gives our graduates an undeniable advantage as they transition to college. The above is what we say about the school, but Longview is of course much more. It is a place created by teachers who often were successful in traditional academic settings, but who believe that education is not filling students’ heads with information. Rather, it is about learning to become successful adults. For us, success is measured first and foremost by being able to lead happy lives. Not the sort of happiness that comes with seeming perfection on the outside while there is endless turmoil on the inside. No, the kind of happiness that comes from people knowing themselves well enough to be able to guide their lives towards happiness. The kind of happiness that comes when people have learned the skills to have some control over themselves and their world, having tested their mettle in a safe, supportive environment so that they leave school ready to face what comes next. The kind of happiness possessed by people who have learned independence and responsibility, at the same time that they have learned how to form meaningful and supportive relationships with peers and teachers. If this is the sort of school you want not only to be a part of, but to have an active role in helping to create, then maybe we have a place for you. Longview combines aspects of the Sudbury School model with more traditional academic education. So how does that work? We have 2 educational tracks: the Self-directed track and the Academic track. Each family–parents and kids together–chooses which track is right for the child. On the Academic track, students take classes in English, math, science, social studies, foreign language, and art, in addition to electives. On the Self-directed track, students are able to choose how to fill their time at school. They can take as many or as few classes as they choose, or help to create classes in areas of their special interests. Although the classes cover fairly traditional content, there is a constant focus on hands-on learning, inquiry-based instruction and making the material relevant to students’ lives. Regardless of their track, all students participate in the other aspects of a Sudbury education, which include participation in:
If you intend to apply for this position, then you will need to learn more about our school. You should definitely watch the videos in our Guided Introduction on our website: www.longviewschool.org What We Need We are looking for a math teacher who is excited by our innovative model and who is nearly bursting with passion for democratic education. The ideal candidate will have some experience teaching math to middle or high school students. Being fluent in Spanish is a plus but not a requirement. Since our school includes students with a variety of learning challenges as well as typical learners, a special education background is also a plus. The right person might be
Our previous math teacher also taught Spanish, so fluency in Spanish with a willingness to teach some Spanish classes is a plus, though not a requirement. What We’re Offering We are hiring for a full-time middle school/high school math teacher. If the right candidate is available immediately, the position is currently open. But, we have a replacement teacher who can fill in for the rest of the school year (until the end of June 2019), so we definitely need to hire somebody to start by the end of August, 2019. The work hours would be 3 days per week from 8:15 AM to 3:15 PM, and 2 days per week from 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM. There may be some addition required community events in the evenings or weekends a few times per year (for which there is no additional compensation). We are a small, private school with a small budget. Please read this carefully before applying for the position. We are offering a salary of $1,800 per month (10 months/year) for a teacher trainee–someone with limited experience. We are offering $2,300 per month (10 months/year) for a trained and experienced teacher. If you have a child/children who you would like to enroll in the school, waived tuition and less salary would be a possibility. How to Apply Look over our website (www.longviewschool.org) and watch the videos in our Guided Introduction. Then write a letter of interest. Send in your cover letter AND resume by email or by mail to Longview School, 83 Main Street, Brewster, NY 10509. LEVEL OF LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY English–Fluency Spanish a plus MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: We prefer a candidate to have a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Math or Teaching Math. We will consider candidates who hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Science, Technology, or Education with related experience in teaching math or science. |
