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Brooklyn Free School is Hiring a Part-Time Diversity and Outreach Coordinator!

We  seek qualified and passionate candidates for a diversity and outreach coordinator!  This position provides special support to the school’s social justice mission, responds to community needs, informs curriculum development, and serves on the school’s leadership cabinet.  

 

Exceptional candidates will have experience in the following areas:
  • pre-K through 12 grade learner-centered curriculum development
  • Designing and leading workshops for parents, students, and teachers from diverse racial, ethnic, socio-economic, ability, sexual orientation and expression, and religious backgrounds
  • Using anti-racism frameworks and building community while confronting societal oppressions (particularly those related to race, class, gender, sexual orientation, and expression)
  • Leadership role in a small school or non-profit setting
  • Engagement with progressive educational pedegogy, particularly from within the free school movement

 

Exceptional candidates will also demonstrate the following personal qualities in a school community setting:
  • Confident and accessible leadership in groups of all sizes (from 5 to 85) and all ages
  • Immediate responsiveness to a wide-range of diversity issues
  • Urgently engaging all stakeholders (students, parents, and teachers) in upholding the school’s social justice mission in both day-to-day and long-term visioning
  • Warmth, good humor, and a playful spirit

 

Additional details:
Position Type:  Part-time (schedule negotiable, 20-28 hours p/w)
Compensation:  $25/hour, 35-37 week school year schedule (September-June)
Start-date:  September 8, 2015

 

Brooklyn Free School’s mission is education for social justice.  Always advocating for young people’s voices to be heard, BFS 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
 
Brooklyn Free School is an equal opportunity employer.  We seek a staff that reflects the diversity of our community.  Candidates of color are encouraged to apply.

 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

 

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?
c. 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.

 

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The Highland School in West Virginia has an Intern Position opening.

Position Description:  Interns participate as members of The Highland School’s democratic community.  Interns must support the school’s democratic process and be capable of functioning in our democratic community.  They must be respectful of students’ activities and function as resources as needed.  Interns act as responsible members of the school community on a consistent basis.  The ability and willingness to reach out to staff and students has been a vital part of an intern’s success at our school, as well as helping to understand how and why we function.

 

Location: The school is in a very rural location.  The intern position is a 24/7 intensive experience living in a dormitory with other school members.  Shopping options or entertainment places are beyond walking distance.  We recommend that interns have their own transportation for time off.

 

Qualifications: Interns need to be interested in learning about democratic education. They must be willing to ask questions and reflect on their experiences. Interns also need to make changes based on feedback and reflection. Participation in weekly general school meetings and staff meetings is required.   

 

Interns should enjoy working with children. An outgoing, open-minded person with a variety of interests is preferred. Respecting and valuing each student’s unique interests and being willing to learn along with students is critical.  A cleared background check including no offenses against children must be supplied prior to the first day of employment.  Must have driver's license and clean driving record.  

 

Conditions of Employment: Interns are hired and fired at the pleasure of the General School Meeting. Interns must abide by the Constitution and school rules.  Unless there is an emergency (sickness or death in the immediate family), all personal leave must be prearranged with the General School Meeting.  Room and board ($250 per month) are provided in the school dormitory.  The Highland School does not provide health insurance for interns.

 

No H1B1 work visas available for staff or intern positions.
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Mentor in Holistic Education needed in Jinan, China.

Originateve is sponsoring the recruitment of a Mentor in Holistic Education with a focus on Cultural and Ecological Regeneration for Spotlight International School in Jinan, China. The position is a full time Mentor, Wednesday through Sunday.

Compensation:

Position starts at 10,oooRMB/month + housing + insurance + paid holidays + air-ticket upon completion of contract and other benefits to be discussed with interested candidates. (FOR CERTIFIED MENTORS)


Spotlight International School is a year-round language learning program operating in Jinan, China. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter addressing your interest and background. Strong interdisciplinary skills, organization, and demonstration of lifelong learning are crucial. Email documents to: carlemmons@originateve.org

Spotlight International is also home to Originateve's Mentorship Training program. For candidates interested in undergoing an intensive 6 months course in Mentorship of Holistic Education through Cultural and Ecological Regeneration please visit www.originateve.org or contact Carl directly at the email above.

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Conference and UBER information.

We've just confirmed that AERO conference registrants will receive, among other things, about $200 worth of software each. Also, the first ten people who register for the conference this week will receive a free copy of Sir Ken Robinson's new book, Creative Schools, the Grassroots Revolution That's Transforming Education.  People can still use the 10% member discount for regular registration and the package deals for single or shared rooms are still available. 

 

Our partnership with NYDLA.org continues to reap benefits. In addition to the software giveaway mentioned above, AERO registrants who use the link below will get $20 worth of free Uber transportation and $40 if they send their e mail to NYDLA (see paragraph below) to connect with their conference. Registrants will also be able to participate in any of the Times Square area events of NYDLA, including meeting at the Hard Rock Cafe, Microsoft's showcase  building and Polycom's "Experience Center" near Madison Square Garden with one of the most spectacular views of New York from the 48th floor.

 

 How to Register with NYDLA
  

Last week NYDLA director Thomas Capone said, "We are offering a free complementary membership into the NYDLA.org for the month of May for all in the AERO network. Simply send an email to AERO2015@NYDLA.org  with your complete contact information and we shall give access to our membership at no cost to you (normally $25 per month). This will give you access to all of the member benefits of the NYDLA.org during the conference." 

 

Uber Info From Thomas Capone

 

"Hey there!  I just discovered Uber and it has changed the way I think about getting around the city. Using their iPhone/Android app, or text message, you can request a swanky car and professional private driver to pick you up and take you anywhere you want to go. The drivers arrive in just minutes, you can watch them approach on the map within the app, and payment is automatically charged to a credit card on file, with tip included. The best part? If you sign up using my invite link below, Uber will credit your account for $20 off your first ride: https://www.uber.com/invite/uberNYDLA  You can also download and sign up from the Uber iPhone or Android app, and just enter this invite code on the sign up screen: uberNYDLA I hope you enjoy your first ride!

 

https://www.uber.com/invite/uberNYDLA   

 

So if AERO members us this, they get $20 credit. If they are a member of the NYDLA, they get an extra $20 or $40 in total credits. If your groups carpool, then there is more than enough credits to shuttle back and forth to NYC more than once during the conference.  

Let them know at support.uber.com if you have any questions about how it all works."

 

Latest AERO Registration Info

 

The AERO conference will be May 20-24 at LIU/Post in Brookville, NY. Right now the best deal to sign up for the AERO conference is to do the package deal of registration and either a shared room package for $390 or a single room package for $450. Those prices haven't gone up yet. They are for three nights in the dorm. If you need more days in the dorm you can add more individually. The student, presenter and volunteer price also hasn't gone up yet. 

 

If you still plan to register but need individual help or have a group please e mail JerryAERO@AOL.com to let us know and we will do our best to help you. Or you can just reply to this e newsletter or call 516 621 2195.

 

The schedule of events and workshops is now available on the website.


 Register now here!