Wildflowers Playschool, a small, play-based, child-centered preschool based out of Putney Vermont is looking for a part-time assistant teacher to join us for the last half of our fun-filled 2015-2016 school year. We are a sweet program with 10 kids ages 2-5.

The position is for 25 hrs a week, Monday-Thursdays. School breaks off. The position starts January 4th 2016 and ends in June with the possibility of continuing with the school next fall.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, punctual, patient, intuitive, fun, loves children, is interested in alternative education, and enjoys celebrating arts, movement and music with children.

The pay is $11/hr including 3-paid sick/personal days, and in addition some money towards professional development. First Aid/CPR training is required.

Some knowledge of alternative education models is preferred, but an eagerness to learn is wonderful. Education majors preferred but not necessary. Preferred that you have already taken Child Development but if you have not it must be taken for us to align with state requirements.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to see the beauty of child-directed learning.

Check out our school philosophy at Wildflowersplayschool.com

Please contact Wildflowersplayschool@gmail.com with Your cover letter, resume, letter of intent, 1-3 paragraphs describing your educational philosophy and 3 letters of reference by December 10th

Program Development–Management, Operations, and Finance Consulting and Coaching

I started, and ran for ten years, a successful alternative educational non-profit – Brooklyn Free School. Along the way I met and got to know many others who have been working on doing similar things. And today, with the increasingly standardized and inflexible educational system we have, many more individuals and groups are working to create alternatives. I believe there is a need for targeted assistance to help these alternatives become viable and sustainable programs and communities.

My experience building BFS coupled with prior business, finance and operational experiences will help me to help you become more sustainable by working with you on areas such as these:

• Budgeting, financial projections and analysis, fundraising 
• Media and public relations 
• Operations and facilities management 
• Strategic plan and partnerships
• Community relations and organizing 
• Board development 
• Regulatory compliance
• Management and leadership development 
• Staff and organizational development

 

I'm based out of the New York City area, but fine with traveling. I offer flexible payment arrangements – hourly, daily and weekly rates.

Call or email me for a free initial consultation by phone or in person (for NY Metro area).

 Email: alanpberger@gmail.com 

 Phone: 917-715-7157

Curiosity Hacked is starting the search in the Bay Area for some new hires on a project we will be announcing very soon. Initially, the positions will be part time (starting in January 2016) at the Oakland Lab with the possibility of full time next fall. Interested educators should be willing and open to use making and hacking as a catalyst to child centered learning and familiar (or willing to become so) with Unschooling, Agile Learning, Free Schools, and the Alternative Education movement. We are looking for candidates who are deeply interested in developmental and constructivist pedagogy, and who genuinely enjoy working with middle and high school age youth. Also, all kinds of creative educators should apply, as we have a strong mentoring program for our staff. We are less interested in whether or not they have a credential and more interested in finding mentors who are invested in supporting self directed learning! If you know someone who might be interested, please send them to info at curiosityhacked dot org. Thanks!

Job Title: Democratic Education Advisor

Description

Democratic Education Facilitators are responsible for helping students (K-12) with their own self-initiated educational projects. In particular, this position will ask employees to get to know students, offer suggestions for materials, resources, and activities relevant to their interests. Employees will also be responsible for helping the community to uphold democratically voted upon rules and agreements. In addition to regular hours, staff will be asked to participate in a weekly staff meeting, and bi-monthly all community meetings (parents, students, and staff). This job requires patience, conflict mediation skills, curiosity, and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Preferred Experience

• A background in education is helpful though not required
• Experience working with children of any age
• Facilitation experience
• Skills and interests that are shared with student body
• Friendly and active personality

Details

• Three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) 8:30am-3:30pm
• Staff meetings are weekly, Wednesday from 4pm-6pm
• Bi-monthly All Community Meetings occur on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5-8pm
• Pay starts at $10 an hour with a raise to $11 after a 3 month trial period
• Staffing decisions are made democratically by students, staff, and parents and may take up to a month to finalize

Contact Information

If you are interested in learning more about the position, or would like to set up and interview please write to us at littlelakefs@gmail.com and provide us with a copy of your resume. Please be prepared to provide information for a background check.