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 blends state-of-the-art learning software, real-world projects, Socratic discussions and a Hero’s Journey dialogue in a student-driven, multi-age learning studio. Our approach to learning does not include tests, grades, or teachers leading lectures. Our classroom structure is unique. It ensures that Guides create and facilitate the learning environment, but empowers students to take ownership of their individual learning path and collective classroom governance.

For the 2017-18 school year, we have two mixed-age learning studios.  Each studio is led by two Guides working in close partnership to support a class of 20-30 students. We are currently accepting applications for a Guide in our South Studio, which hosts our 5-8 year old students (roughly K-3rd grade).   

Position Description:

Guides help each student find their calling and reach their full potential by:

• supporting individual students in setting and achieving their learning goals

• tracking student progress in order to proactively identify and address barriers to success

• assisting students in identifying and pursuing their passions

• facilitating Socratic group discussions

• evaluating and refining the existing curriculum

• designing and experimenting with new projects, tools, and approaches

• organizing speakers and field trips to inspire students

• creating and maintaining a studio environment that supports and motivates students

• acting as a role model as an independent learner on a Hero’s Journey

• documenting learning through student projects, achievements, and everyday activity

• communicating actively with parents

• guiding students through the creation of their learning portfolios

 

Qualifications:

We are looking for Guides with a deep curiosity about life, a lifelong love of learning, endless patience, and an entrepreneurial spirit. Candidates should have proven excellence in guiding others, whether in or out of a school environment. Montessori, project-based and/or experiential learning experience is a plus.

We seek Guides who love to experiment, evaluate, and improve on everything they do. Candidates should have proven excellence in written and oral communication skills, and be comfortable using and learning a variety of technology tools. And most importantly, candidates should have a deep respect for all children.

Salary:

We offer a salary commensurate with experience.

Next Steps:

Learn more about our school at www.GreenfieldsAcademy.com. Candidates should email a resume and thoughtful cover letter that outlines how their skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, how the position is part of their Hero’s Journey, and how they heard about this opportunity to hiring@greenfieldsacademy.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

Blue Rock School has a position available for a part-time Spanish Teacher.  Applicants must be fluent, and have interest and experience in progressive educational practice, assessment, and social learning.  He/she will develop Spanish curriculum and lesson plans spanning grades 1st – 8th, including experiential activities such as cooking, crafts, songs, rhymes, and games.  The applicant will be able to work with young children in a hands-on way, as well as, work with older students introducing the study of grammar and sentence structure.

We are a small, not-for-profit, independent and progressive school.  We are oriented towards a balanced and multi-disciplinary education, serving students in grades kindergarten through eighth.  Blue Rock School emphasizes open investigation and discovery, creativity, and academic challenge with individualized attention in a stress-free environment.  Please fax or email a resume and cover letter explaining your background and your interest in the position to: Caty Laignel, Director, Blue Rock School, FAX: 845-627-0208 or EMAIL: BRSOffice@verizon.net.