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La Casita Preschool seeking Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher at La Casita

La Casita Preschool is a play based preschool located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We are a Reggio Emilia inspired school, focusing on the child's interests and engagement in the community. 

La Casita is looking for an extra teacher to join our team. We currently are looking for one who is available to work some mornings, afternoons and also during our summer months. One who is also available to sub as needed would be a plus.

We are looking for one who has experience with working with children ages 2-5 years, understands the importance of play, is creative and comes with an open mind, and understands the importance of respecting children. 

If you are interested in applying, please forward your resume and a brief summary about yourself to Morgan Miense at lacasitapreschool@gmail.com 

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10 Steps To Start Your Own Educational Alternative

  1. Visit a variety of educational alternatives: Progressive schools, democratic schools, Montessori Schools, Waldorf schools, homeschool resource centers, and charter schools, etc.
  2. Think about your own vision of what a good alternative would be and what would suit your philosophy.
  3. Decide what you think is the best way for your school to be governed, including whether you want to be a for-profit and own the school, a non-profit with a board, and how much decision-making power you want the students to have.
  4. Start having meetings to find out more about your local community, its needs, and what they want. See if your vision is compatible with it.
  5. Find out what the education laws are in your area, what the requirements are to start various kinds of alternatives.
  6. Decide what kind of learning environment you want and start looking for local buildings and spaces that would work to do that.
  7. Start looking at potential costs such as rent, insurance, staff salaries. Start planning fundraisers and looking for sponsors.
  8. Start recruiting potential students and staff members. Use relevant networks such as food co-ops, alternative health practitioners, alternative education networks. Use the media.
  9. Map out what the first days of your alternative might look like and organize a two or three-day demonstration program.
  10. Write out an overall action plan. Make sure it is clear that this is YOUR alternative and that the other people involved are simply helping you to get it off the ground!

The School Starters Consultation program is now open. It is offered between the full September to January School Starters Course and gives the participants full access to all the course materials but is unguided. The $300 fee can be applied to the full course. Go here for more info. 

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Fall 2017 Part-time Elementary and Middle School Physical Education Teacher Position at Blue Rock School

Blue Rock School is a small, not-for-profit, independent school (Kindergarten-Eighth) in West Nyack, NY.  We are oriented towards a balanced education, holistically engaging the mind, body and the feelings.  Our approach is hands-on and multi-disciplinary, with an emphasis on a love of learning and an emergent curriculum.  Applicants must possess effective class management techniques that are aligned with the school’s progressive approach to learning and have the ability to modify class focus and activities based on the grade-level and experience of the group ranging from First through Eighth Grade.  Lessons need to be age-appropriate, engaging and meet the needs of the diverse interests and abilities of students. Specific duties are to teach physical education classes including, but not limited to calisthenics, skill development, yoga/stretching, and outdoor sports (soccer, kickball, basketball, wiffle-ball, volleyball) with sensitivity.  Applicant must also have experience and comfort in creating cooperative physical activities, games and promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, conflict resolution and learning through play. Please fax or email a resume and a cover letter explaining your background and interest in the position to Caty Laignel at: 845-627-0208 or bluerockclaudia@yahoo.com.

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Elementary Teacher Position at Blue Rock School

Blue Rock School is a small, not-for-profit, independent school (Kindergarten -Eighth) in West Nyack, NY.  We are oriented towards a balanced education, holistically engaging the mind, body and the feelings.  Our approach is hands-on and multi-disciplinary, with an emphasis on a love of learning and an emergent curriculum.  We emphasize open investigation and discovery, creativity, academic challenge and individualized attention in a stress-free environment.  Applicants must have an interest in progressive education, strong Math and Language Arts skills, as well as an interest in Science and Social Studies.  Experience with collaboration, communication and self-development is required.  Minority applicants encouraged to apply.  Please fax or email a resume and a cover letter explaining your background and interest in the position to Caty Laignel at: 845-627-0208 or bluerockclaudia@yahoo.com.