Announcement of Job Opportunity<\/p>
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.<\/p>
Shine is hiring a part-time facilitator to work with its students (roughly ages9-13) and in partnership with the rest of the program\u2019s 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.<\/p>
Basics: terms, hours, compensation<\/p>
This part-time facilitator role would be primarily fulfilled on two days a week, Monday and Wednesday from the hours of 9am to 4pm.<\/p>
\u25cf The term of employment begins on September 12, 2022 and will conclude June 7th,\u00a0 \u00a02023.<\/p>
\u25cf Compensation is hourly starting at $30 per hour.<\/p>
\u00a0 This is the perfect role for you if…<\/p>
\u25cf You have experience cultivating authentic, respectful, and partnership-based\u00a0 \u00a0relationships with people of all ages<\/p>
\u25cf You will take great joy in leading a small group of mixed-aged students that meets each\u00a0 \u00a0day to connect, explore, play, and grow<\/p>
\u25cf You are a passionate, curious, and joyful person with a variety of interests and\u00a0 \u00a0abilities that you will enjoy sharing with young people through offerings made at our\u00a0 \u00a0Set-the-Week meeting and through spontaneous, self-organized activities<\/p>
\u25cf Ability to lead by example; never rely on positional authority<\/p>
\u25cf You are excited to practice the art of \u201cmaximum support with minimal interference\u201d in\u00a0 \u00a0the context of working with young people<\/p>
\u25cf You understand and are aligned with the basic principles of Self-Directed Education<\/p>
\u25cf You are comfortable self-starting, adapting to changing circumstances, not always\u00a0 \u00a0having the answer, navigating interpersonal relationships, coordinating logistics, and\u00a0 \u00a0communicating effectively in multiple forms<\/p>
\u25cf You are, yourself, self-directed: you don\u2019t need to be told what to do in order to be\u00a0 \u00a0productive in your role; you can notice what needs to be done and take action, while\u00a0 \u00a0communicating effectively with team members along the way<\/p>
\u25cf You live in, or are able to relocate to, Sebastopol, CA in the next three months\u00a0
BONUS:<\/p>
\u25cf Unschooled or previously enrolled at a Self-Directed Education community<\/p>
\u25cf Prior experience with alternative education models<\/p>
\u25cf Prior experience working with young people in outdoor settings (e.g. adventure\u00a0 \u00a0playground, forest school, nature school, outdoor summer camp)<\/p>
\u25cf Skilled at any of the following: animator, artist, dancer, writer, engineer, martial artist,\u00a0 \u00a0musician, yogi<\/p>
\u25cf You can speak multiple languages<\/p>
Responsibilities<\/p>
\u25cf Always arrive fully prepared, on-time, and eager to support Learners<\/p>
\u25cf Serve as a Facilitator, guide, mentor, cheerleader, and confidant to all Learners<\/p>
\u25cf Be a paragon of positivity; never embarrass, insult, yell at, or shame a Learner<\/p>
\u25cf Co-create culture with Learners and other Facilitators in an environment focused on\u00a0 \u00a0autonomy, trust, connection, curiosity, play, and inclusivity<\/p>
\u25cf Serve as a role model inside and outside of Shine<\/p>
\u25cf Be responsive to the questions and needs of Shine Learners and their families<\/p>
\u25cf Document the growth and learning experiences of Learners for internal purposes<\/p>
\u25cf Participate in brainstorming sessions, learning center improvements, and research\u00a0 \u00a0efforts<\/p>
\u25cf Participate in professional development opportunities to include Agile Learning\u00a0\u00a0Facilitator trainings<\/p>
How to Apply: If you have not already done so, read through and explore:
Agile LearningCenters website and starter kit\u00a0https:\/\/agilelearningcenters.org\/
The Shine Learning Center website\u00a0https:\/\/www.shinelearningcenter.org
The Alliance for Self-Directed Education website\u00a0https:\/\/www.self-directed.org\/sde\/
Email us at\u00a0rosehaynes@gmail.com\u00a0and send:
\u25cf A video of you sharing more about yourself, your experience\/background, and why you\u2019re excited about the idea of joining the team at Shine Learning Center. In your video, please answer the following questions:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>
\u25cb How did you hear about this opportunity at Shine Learning Center?\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>
\u25cb Why are you interested in Self-Directed Education, as opposed to conventional forms of schooling?\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>
\u25cb What unique skills and perspectives would you bring to our community?\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>
\u25cb Why you are a uniquely great fit for Shine, and why Shine is a uniquely great fit for you.
\u25cb How does deschooling and\/or Self-Directed Education look in your life lately?
\u25cf A very simple written outline of your work\/life\/learning experiences (no formal\u00a0 \u00a0resume needed)<\/p>
\u25cf Two or three relevant references and their contact info<\/p>
\u25cf Links to any other work or creative projects you\u2019ve contributed to and are proud of<\/p>
\u25cf Candidates from all cultures and communities are encouraged to apply. Shine\u00a0 \u00a0Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of race,sex, gender identity,sexual orientation, culture, religion, nor national or ethnic origin.<\/p>
Chosen candidates can expect:
1. An Initial interview with founders\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>
\u25cb 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<\/p>
2. Possible second interview<\/p>
3. Tentative offer pending criminal background and reference checks<\/p>
4. Paid onboarding process with CPR\/First Aid training and sexual abuse training<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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