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Full-Time Staff Position at Princeton Learning Cooperative for 2015-16

Job Opening: Full-Time Staff Position at Princeton Learning Cooperative for 2015-16

 

Princeton Learning Cooperative is on a mission to make self-directed learning for teens a viable alternative to school and create a financially sustainable model that can be replicated by others throughout the world. We are looking for a person to join our staff starting July 1st who has entrepreneurial zeal for the mission and views this work as more than just a job. PLC staff members are responsible for making deep mentoring connections with teens and their families, leading classes and tutoring and taking charge of various administrative roles. A strong preference will be given to people who have demonstrated a desire and ability to make things happen. No particular educational or professional credentials are required – we are most interested in what you have done and what you can do.

 

Application deadline is March 16th.

 

For further information, visit PLC’s website, our Employment page, and our documentary.
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Sussex School Seeks Director

JOB TITLE: Director
Location: Missoula, MT
Position Type: Regular, .8 – 1.0 FTE (negotiable)
Expected Start Date: Target is June 2015

 

ABOUT SUSSEX SCHOOL: Sussex is a vibrant kindergarten through eighth grade independent school in Missoula, MT that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student through progressive education, small classes, and a nurturing environment.  It is a parent cooperative school in which its approximately 125 students love to learn and its teachers love to teach.  The school seeks to hire its 5th director in its 43-year history.   

 

ABOUT MISSOULA, MT: Missoula is located in beautiful western Montana. Missoula is a friendly and active community, rich in the arts, and home to the University of Montana. Missoula offers many outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and skiing.

 

JOB OVERVIEW: Sussex School is seeking an experienced professional to lead the school as its Director. The work of Sussex is built on the strength of excellent relationships and collaboration among its students, teachers, and parents, and its connections to the community. The Director plays a central role in growing and maintaining these diverse school relationships. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Director leads a professional, high-impact team and guides Sussex to fulfill its mission, educational aims, and strategic priorities, ensuring that all aspects of the school’s practice reflect and support them.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Leads the faculty and administrative staff in reviewing and developing progressive curriculum, assessment, and instructional practices in order to provide cutting edge, creative education
  • Oversees the recruitment, hiring, mentoring and evaluation of all personnel
  • Participates in student recruitment and enrollment
  • Maintains a positive school spirit and furthers the physical and emotional well-being of all those in the school community
  • Oversees the school’s financial sustainability by managing the budget and diversifying revenue sources
  • Serves as an active representative of the school within the local community
     

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • Leadership Skills:
  • Abilities or experience with successful alternative educational leadership in a progressive school environment
  • Experience with mentoring teachers or team teaching
  • Commitment to inclusive and comprehensive strategic planning with the Board of Directors
  • Ability to lead by example and work collaboratively
  • Decisive, resilient, reflective, energetic and fun
  • Communication Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Approachable, compassionate, and inclusive personality
  • Appreciates and celebrates cultural diversity and has a personal philosophy of non-discrimination
  • Ability to engage the community in meaningful, considerate, and honest dialogue
  • Strong interpersonal skills necessary for working with a passionate staff, students, and involved parent community
  • Balances seriousness of purpose with a well-developed sense of humor

 

COMPENSATION

  • Based on qualifications and experience
  • Generous vacation time
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Employer-paid health coverage
  • Retirement contribution

 

HOW TO APPLY

Please supply the following documents listed below in a single PDF:

  • Cover letter
  • Philosophy of education
  • Resume
  • Three professional references

Submit required information to: employ@sussexschool.org

NOTE: Sussex School will begin the Director selection process February 17, 2015 and will accept applications until the job is filled.

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Educator of the Year Award

The Small Schools Coalition is providing an opportunity to recognize educators working in schools of 250 students or less through the first annual Small Schools Educator of the Year Award.

 

2014-15 First Annual Small Schools Educator of the Year

Presented by The Small Schools Coalition

 

The Small Schools Coalition was founded in 2012 to advance and disseminate information on the design features and benefits of small schools, and to give voice to small schools educators. To recognize an educator in any school with an enrollment of less than 250 students that takes advantage of the small schools model, in order to maximize the teaching and learning opportunities created in their classroom.

 

Benefits of the award:

• $200 will be awarded to the deserving small school educator

• Publication and formal acknowledgement of winner and top two runners-up

 

How to nominate an educator:

Nominations for consideration may come from educators, administrators, parents, and students. An educator must have at least one nomination to be considered. The nomination must include a letter that responds to the questions below, which will identify how this teacher, administrator, or leader has utilized the benefits of a small school to enhance the academic and relationship-based experiences of students. A photograph of the educator with students is also required. Winners will be announced in early April.

 

Nomination deadline: Monday, March 6, 2015

(please direct nominations and/or questions electronically to aliciarosenberg@grauerschool.com)

 

Eligibility: Teachers who teach grades K-12 in an SSC member school. Teachers who anticipate a classroom teaching assignment for the following year in a member school.

 

Nominations are simple. One simply needs to write a letter explaining why the nominee is deserving of recognition. The nomination form, downloadable HERE, explains the specific questions that must be addressed.

 

 

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Fall Opening at The Open Classroom of the Lagunitas School District

The Open Classroom of the Lagunitas School District will have an opening next fall for a passionate progressive credentialed elementary school teacher who can imagine working 45 minutes north of San Francisco in rural Marin County.  A position in the 4-teacher/95-student public school program featured in the film AUGUST TO JUNE is about to be advertised!  Getting to know the program would be a great advantage, so if you are interested, contact the school 415 488 9421 or email Donna Hemderson, the district's Administrative Assistant at dhenderson@lagunitas.org, to arrange a visit!  Small districts like ours are not on the radar, so please if you have ideas for people who would be interested, pass this message on!  Our website www.augusttojune.com gives more information about the program.  The district's website is  http://lagunitas.marin.k12.ca.us/  An open classroom parent is in the process of updating its website: http://lagunitasopenclassroom.com/