Announcement of Job Opportunity

Shine Learning Center is a Self-Directed Education community that serves young people and their families. Shine Learning Center cultivates a safe, inclusive space where young people have the autonomy to engage in meaningful learning experiences and unlimited free play in an amixed-age setting.

Shine is hiring a part-time facilitator to work with its students (roughly ages9-13) and in partnership with the rest of the program’s team, students, and parents. Facilitators act as models, space-holders, and mentors of self-directed living and intentional culture creation. Above all, facilitators need to be grounded in the perspective of trusting children, partnership-based relationships, and personal responsibility.

Basics: terms, hours, compensation

This part-time facilitator role would be primarily fulfilled on two days a week, Monday and Wednesday from the hours of 9am to 4pm.

● The term of employment begins on September 12, 2022 and will conclude June 7th,   2023.

● Compensation is hourly starting at $30 per hour.

  This is the perfect role for you if…

● You have experience cultivating authentic, respectful, and partnership-based   relationships with people of all ages

● You will take great joy in leading a small group of mixed-aged students that meets each   day to connect, explore, play, and grow

● You are a passionate, curious, and joyful person with a variety of interests and   abilities that you will enjoy sharing with young people through offerings made at our   Set-the-Week meeting and through spontaneous, self-organized activities

● Ability to lead by example; never rely on positional authority

● You are excited to practice the art of “maximum support with minimal interference” in   the context of working with young people

● You understand and are aligned with the basic principles of Self-Directed Education

● You are comfortable self-starting, adapting to changing circumstances, not always   having the answer, navigating interpersonal relationships, coordinating logistics, and   communicating effectively in multiple forms

● You are, yourself, self-directed: you don’t need to be told what to do in order to be   productive in your role; you can notice what needs to be done and take action, while   communicating effectively with team members along the way

● You live in, or are able to relocate to, Sebastopol, CA in the next three months 
BONUS:

● Unschooled or previously enrolled at a Self-Directed Education community

● Prior experience with alternative education models

● Prior experience working with young people in outdoor settings (e.g. adventure   playground, forest school, nature school, outdoor summer camp)

● Skilled at any of the following: animator, artist, dancer, writer, engineer, martial artist,   musician, yogi

● You can speak multiple languages

Responsibilities

● Always arrive fully prepared, on-time, and eager to support Learners

● Serve as a Facilitator, guide, mentor, cheerleader, and confidant to all Learners

● Be a paragon of positivity; never embarrass, insult, yell at, or shame a Learner

● Co-create culture with Learners and other Facilitators in an environment focused on   autonomy, trust, connection, curiosity, play, and inclusivity

● Serve as a role model inside and outside of Shine

● Be responsive to the questions and needs of Shine Learners and their families

● Document the growth and learning experiences of Learners for internal purposes

● Participate in brainstorming sessions, learning center improvements, and research   efforts

● Participate in professional development opportunities to include Agile Learning  Facilitator trainings

How to Apply: If you have not already done so, read through and explore:
Agile LearningCenters website and starter kit https://agilelearningcenters.org/
The Shine Learning Center website https://www.shinelearningcenter.org
The Alliance for Self-Directed Education website https://www.self-directed.org/sde/
Email us at rosehaynes@gmail.com and send:
● A video of you sharing more about yourself, your experience/background, and why you’re excited about the idea of joining the team at Shine Learning Center. In your video, please answer the following questions:       

○ How did you hear about this opportunity at Shine Learning Center?       

○ Why are you interested in Self-Directed Education, as opposed to conventional forms of schooling?       

○ What unique skills and perspectives would you bring to our community?       

○ Why you are a uniquely great fit for Shine, and why Shine is a uniquely great fit for you.
○ How does deschooling and/or Self-Directed Education look in your life lately?
● A very simple written outline of your work/life/learning experiences (no formal   resume needed)

● Two or three relevant references and their contact info

● Links to any other work or creative projects you’ve contributed to and are proud of

● Candidates from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply. Shine   Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of race,sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, culture, religion, nor national or ethnic origin.

Chosen candidates can expect:
1. An Initial interview with founders       

○ If chosen to move forward, candidates will be required to review a variety of materials (books, articles, webinar) on what we do and what Self-Directed Education is

2. Possible second interview

3. Tentative offer pending criminal background and reference checks

4. Paid onboarding process with CPR/First Aid training and sexual abuse training

Apply Here

• Applications received on or before Tuesday, July 19th, 2022 will be considered
• Contractual start date – August 15th 2022
• Additional stipend-supported Professional Development to be scheduled for July/August 2022

About Get It Right Educators’ Cooperative

Get It Right is a not-for-profit, worker-owned cooperative that will be under contract to provide staffing, operations, and management of Milestone Democratic School in 2022-23. All full-time and part-time staff at Milestone will be worker-owners and/or employees of Get It Right, working under co-employment agreements between the co-op and the school. By organizing our staff into an independent worker co-op, we ensure that staff have the same access and obligation to engage in democratic self-governance which we expect of students at Milestone. Get It Right endorses the Dignity in Schools campaign, and the Abolitionist Teaching Network. To learn more about our co-op, visit our website.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Madison, WI 53718: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location