Schoolhouse Teacher

Title:

Schoolhouse Teacher (Certified Staff)

Hours:

Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, 8:45-4:30pm, following our schoolhouse calendar (36 weeks, August to June), plus 1+ hours of autonomous planning at home depending on responsibilities, and including paid training and meetings About the role: We are seeking a part-time, certified educator who has experience leading communities, understands "setting the stage" for learning, and likes to collaborate with young people and adults to learn, experiment, and problem solve. Candidates are dependable, thoughtful, and work well as part of a team. Schoolhouse teachers work in partnership with other adults to facilitate meetings in our "two room schoolhouse" for learners ages 5-12.

Requirements:

Candidates for this role must Hold or be eligible for an NC state teaching certificate Complete and pass an NC Background Check Complete and register a tuberculosis check

Complete Red Cross AED CPR First Aid Training Responsibilities:

Participate in menu development, planning, and preparation of the environment for learning Serve as lead teacher, overseeing transitions and safety in our schoolhouse Welcome learners during arrival and guide transitions and closing Share time outdoors with young people in all kinds of weather Partner with another adult guide to promote and be part of a safe and secure learning environment Activate project-based learning activities Act as a coach as learners engage in academic work and projects Apply the Socratic method. That is, guide learners to explore answers to questions rather than answering first Document learning, upload and tag photographs and other records to our SeeSaw Classroom app Complete daily checklists for clean-up in our environment.

Considerations:

We are committed to creating a learning community that offers educators opportunities for autonomy and support. Staff committed to two shifts or more for an academic year receive tuition reduction of 25% for their children. About our community : We serve and are members of a community of homeschooling families. Our schoolhouse meetings include mixed-age groups of learners ages 5-12 and classroom content for kindergarten-eighth grade. Our mission during meetings is to create collaborative learning experiences with young people and our approach includes Montessori and self-directed learning philosophies. This means that adults in our space respect young people's agency and curiosity and work to activate, encourage, and support learning. It also means that young people in our community are responsible, respectful, and eager to engage in learning!

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$35.00 per hour

License/Certification:

NC teaching license (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person