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Greenfields Academy Seeks Progressive Educator

Progressive Educator
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 Academy is a progressive, independent private school serving children in K through 12th grades.  We believe in student-driven learning, where each child is encouraged to set their own goals and pursue their passions.  Our approach to learning does not include tests, grades, or teachers leading lectures. Our classroom structure ensures that the ad create and facilitate the learning environment, but empowers students to take ownership of their individual learning path and collective classroom governance. Our students are on a Hero’s Journey to change the world!
We are currently interviewing for a full-time Guide (our word for teacher) for our upper elementary-aged students, to begin in January 2019 or possibly earlier.  As our school has plans to expand, this position has excellent opportunity for growth and advancement.
Responsibilities may include:
  • maintaining a studio environment that supports and motivates children
  • supporting individuals in setting and achieving their personal learning goals
  • assisting children in identifying and pursuing their passions
  • planning creative curricular activities, projects, and field trips to inspire learning
  • facilitating Socratic group discussions
  • documenting learning through observation and assessments
  • communicating with parents to build strong relationships
  • participating as a supportive, dependable, and energetic member of our team
Qualifications:
We are looking for a candidate with proven excellence working with children in a non-traditional learning environment: free school, democratic school, homeschool, Montessori, Reggio Emelia, project-based, or other student-directed settings.  Candidates should demonstrate a lifelong love of learning, endless patience, and a strong work ethic. Candidates should be comfortable using and learning a variety of technology tools. And most importantly, candidates should have a deep respect for all children.
Salary:
Pay is commensurate with education and experience.  We will assist with relocation expenses for the right candidate.
Next Steps:
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to hiring@greenfieldsacademy.com. Your cover letter should detail your specific qualifications for this role and why you are interested in working at Greenfields Academy.  Applications not meeting this requirement will not be reviewed.

Learn more about Greenfields Academy at www.GreenfieldsAcademy.com

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Village High School is seeking an inspiring Curriculum Leader / Mentor

Village High School (VHS) is a new alternative high school opening in January 2019 on rural acreage in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. VHS is based on an innovative model of schooling that has been developed at Koonwarra Village School (KVS) and Phillip Island Village School (PIVS) over the last seven years. We aim to create educational pathways that support the development of creative, empowered individuals with the capabilities, motivation, inspiration and confidence to generate positive and lasting change in the world.

VHS will open with a cohort of up to 20 Year 7 students. The intention is to keep the school numbers at a human-scale, with a maximum of 120 students at full capacity (years 7-12 in 2024). This will to preserve the informal, family-like atmosphere and facilitate the connections between people and depth of relationships that this size allows.

We are looking for an educator who cares passionately about Democratic Education models and Social and Emotional Learning, and who is self-motivated, adaptive, adventurous, resilient and playful.

Alongside these qualities, you will also need:

  • Registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (or another State/Territory body in Australia).
  • A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Secondary and/or Primary Education
  • An ability and keen desire to teach in an alternative or holistic school setting.
  • A deep respect for all students and a clear personal teaching philosophy that matches with the Philosophy and Guiding Principles of Village High School.
  • A passion for life-long learning, a demonstrated growth mindset and well-developed executive skills.

If you have varied life experiences and thrive in indoor and outdoor teaching settings, we would love to hear from you! Please see the Join the Team page of our website: villagehighschool.org to apply by 01 October 2018.

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Post Conference Book Clearance

We are having a clearance of books that are left over from the last two conferences. Many are terrific books that we have overstocked. Take a look at the list below. All books are just $5 including hardcovers. Just click on the ones you’d like to have. Limited Numbers of each.