Brooklyn Free School is now accepting applications for teachers  for the 2016-2017 school year.   

We seek teachers who are self-starters, energetic, creative and highly motivated, who have strong communication skills and can establish positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues.  We are especially seeking teachers who specialize in building math, literacy, and science skills in meaningful contexts, are certified in Special Education, have experience in diverse environments, and have taught or co-taught in another educational setting.  Applicants must have experience teaching a wide range of learners and an interest in actively and joyfully engaging with young people in multiple ways.   

The school is located in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.  We serve students pre-k through 12 grade.  Teachers receive an annual salary of approximately $42,000 and employee health insurance.  Teachers are expected to work full time, including 5-10 evenings for occasional meetings and events.  Teachers receive time off for all school holidays and breaks and during the summer months.

Brooklyn Free School engages students and staff in democratic decision-making and problem solving. We honor student choice and facilitate student centered learning through play and exploration, constructivist teaching, collaborative course work and self-directed student initiatives. We support social and emotional development through conflict mediation, personal reflection, diversity awareness and community responsibility.  For more information visit our website: www.brooklynfreeschool.org

We seek a staff that reflects the diversity of our community.  Candidates of color are encouraged to apply.

To Apply: Submit a cover letter, current resume, three references, including one from an educational supervisor, and any additional information you think we should consider in evaluating you as a candidate. Strong applications will succinctly address the following questions:

a. What makes you a strong candidate for the position?

b. What assets/skills/knowledge would you bring to this position?

d. What challenges do you anticipate and how do expect to address these challenges?

All materials and inquiries need to be submitted electronically as an attachment or in the body of an email to: hiring@brooklynfreeschool.org

The deadline to receive full consideration is Friday, March 4, 2016, early applications will be reviewed starting February 22.

All candidates will be informed if they were selected for a first-round interview on a rolling basis through March 11, with an anticipated hiring decision made by April, 2016.

Brooklyn Free School is an equal opportunity employer.

The Brooklyn Free School is currently accepting applications for assistant teachers for the 2016-17 school year.

The Brooklyn Free School assistant teacher supports the work of the teacher, including managing daily activities, outdoor play and lunch routines.

Responsibilities:

•Supporting the mission and daily practice of a free school with joy and creativity.

•Daily classroom set up, preparing materials for projects and clean up as directed by the teachers.

•Communicating with teachers about their needs. following their direction, and anticipating where help is needed in order to support the needs of the whole group.  This may include managing a variety of activities while the teacher works with a small group or working with individual children.

•Taking children to the playground every day or planning for indoor play in inclement weather.

•Supervising children’s lunch time.

•Supporting and facilitating conflict resolution mediation when needed.

•Occasionally longer days may be required to support group trips or special school activities.

Qualifications:

•Experience working with groups of children preferred.

•Experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 8 preferred.

•Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Compensation:

Hourly rate commensurate with experience.

The Brooklyn Free School follows the NYC public school calendar.  The assistant teachers will have all school holidays off and the summer months, unpaid.

Brooklyn Free School engages students and staff in democratic decision-making and problem solving. We honor student choice and facilitate student centered learning through play and exploration, constructivist teaching, collaborative course work and self-directed student initiatives. We support social and emotional development through conflict mediation, personal reflection, diversity awareness and community responsibility.  For more information visit our website: www.brooklynfreeschool.org

To Apply:

Submit a cover letter describing why you want to work at BFS, current resume, two references, including one from an educational supervisor, and any additional information you think we should consider in evaluating you as a candidate.

All materials and inquiries need to be submitted electronically as an attachment or in the body of an email to:hiring@brooklynfreeschool.org

The deadline to receive full consideration is Friday, March 4, 2016, early applications will be reviewed starting February 22.

All candidates will be informed if they were selected for a first-round interview on a rolling basis through March 11, with an anticipated hiring decision made by April, 2016.

Brooklyn Free School is an equal opportunity employer.  We seek a staff which reflects the diversity of our community.

Are you convinced that the way we are educating children has to fundamentally change?

Do you have the patience needed to allow students to experience and learn from failure?

Are you prepared to inspire a generation to tackle the challenges that lie ahead?

Greenfields blends state-of-the-art learning software, real-world projects, Socratic discussions and a Hero’s Journey dialogue in a student-driven, multi-age learning studio. Our approach to learning does not include tests, grades, or teachers leading lectures. Our classroom structure is unique. It ensures that the Guides create and facilitate the learning environment, but empowers students to take ownership of their individual learning path and collective classroom governance.

For the 2016-17 school year, Greenfields will host Early Learners (ages 4-6), Elementary (ages 6-10) and Middle School (ages 11-14) programs. Guide candidates are being considered for all three programs.

Position Description
Each program is led by two Guides working in close partnership to oversee a mixed-age class of 20 to 40 students. Guides help each student find their calling and reach their full potential by:

• supporting individual students in setting and achieving their learning goals
• assisting students in identifying and pursuing their passions
• facilitating Socratic group discussions
• evaluating and refining the existing curriculum
• designing and experimenting with new projects, tools, and approaches
• organizing speakers and field trips to inspire students
• creating and maintaining a studio environment that supports and motivates students
• acting as a role model as an independent learner on a Hero’s Journey
• documenting learning through student projects, achievements, and everyday activity
• communicating actively with parents
• guiding students through the creation of their learning portfolios

Qualifications
We are looking for Guides with a deep curiosity about life, a lifelong love of learning, endless patience, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Candidates should have proven excellence in guiding others, whether in or out of a school environment. Montessori, project-based and/or experiential learning experience is a plus.

We seek Guides who love to experiment, evaluate, and improve on everything they do. Candidates should have proven excellence in written and oral communication skills, and be comfortable using and learning a variety of technology tools. And most importantly, candidates should have a deep respect for all children.

Salary
Greenfields Academy offers a salary commensurate with experience plus a bonus structure based on performance.

Next Steps
Candidates should email a resume and thoughtful cover letter that outlines how their skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, how the position is part of their Hero’s Journey, and how they heard about this opportunity to hiring@greenfieldsacademy.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

More info at: GreenfieldsAcademy.com