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Experienced Outdoor, Early Childhood Educator

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Cooperative Forest School

Cooperative forest school is a new forest school morning program in Stoneham, MA for children ages 2-6, in the process of state-licensing with the Department of Early Education and Care.  

We are committed to the principles of community care, collaborative play, exploration, nurturing and environmental stewardship. United by a commitment to play-based outdoor education, we came together amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to create a much needed community and a deliberate and safer learning environment for our children.  Coop Forest School has a modified cooperative structure involving the caregivers and parents involved.

We are looking for an Experienced, Early Childhood Outdoor Educator to join our adventure in care and community and to lead our program, 3-5 days a week. 

Duties

  • Lead the Cooperative Forest School program 3-5 mornings per week during the school year, alongside a co-teacher. 
  • Make sure children are safe and supported
  • Observe children’s behavior and learning, and foster problem solving, collaboration, confidence building and imagination by providing scaffolding experiential learning based on those observations
  • Maintain visual and auditory supervision of children at all times to ensure their safety in the forest and on any field trips
  • Help children resolve and negotiate conflicts when they arise; support development of self-regulation, impulse control and coping mechanisms through supporting conflict resolution; use consistent techniques in guiding children’s behavior
  • Develop strong positive partnerships with families, students, and possible co-teachers
  • Use positive, appropriate and supportive language with children
  • Embrace a wide variety of weather conditions as pedagogical inspiration 
  • Coordinate with parent-organizers on planning, preparation and organization.

Qualifications

  • Experience in early childhood education and/or outdoor/nature education programs  
  • Strong emotional intelligence, including empathy and listening skill set
  • Loves working with young children and is energetic and passionate about working one-on-one with children, as well as with groups of children
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of hazards and risk assessment as related to the environments of young children
  • Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively in an all outdoor, forest setting, and open and flexible to new ideas
  • Dedication to place-based education and a passion for exploring the natural environment. Working knowledge of local flora, fauna, and seasonal changes is a plus!
  • Physically able to walk up to 2 miles a day, in all weather, and lift objects of up to 50lbs.
  • Current Emergency First Aid and Child CPR certificate; (or willing to obtain quickly)
  • Comfortable with meeting children where they are on a given day.
  • Reliable transportation. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Formal studies in the core subjects of Early Childhood Education 
  • At least one to two years preschool teaching experience
  • Knowledge of forestry, environmentalism, conservation, herbology, any and all Earth based / nature based wisdom or knowledge 

Salary: Competitive, and Based upon Experience, starting at $22 /hour

Cooperative Forest School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse, inclusive staff reflective of our community. We especially encourage applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGTBQIA+ community.

How to apply: Send a 1) resume and 2) cover letter describing your teaching philosophy and 3) three references to Mary Jirmanus Saba cooperativeforestschool@riseup.net or mjirmanus@riseup.net 
Note: We are working to keep our children and extended families and communities as safe as possible. To this end, we are following a layered protections system. We will ask all children and educators to wear high quality masks at all times. We will also keep a community care agreement where we update one another of COVID exposures and symptoms, and plan to implement surveillance testing. We are committed to fair labor practices. This includes COVID pay in case of exposure, quarantine or illness. 

Atrium Summer Institute for Educators

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Join us for a three-day, in-person workshop series and professional learning community where you will have the opportunity to connect with educators from different grade-levels and curricular backgrounds. We will also break out into more specialized work time with educators from similar grade-level strands (Early Childhood, Elementary & Middle School). Our keynote speaker this year is Ben Mardell from Project Zero and we are offering 19.5 hours of continuing education credits. 

Middle School Workshop: Building a Culture of Collaboration What classroom experiences merit genuine collaboration? How do we scaffold these experiences to foster inclusivity, promote dialogue, and invite productive struggle? Together we will explore activities and routines that build a classroom culture of collaboration. This workshop strand will be taught by middle school math teacher Liz Caffrey, but will incorporate a range of subject-specific examples. We will explore how a strong classroom culture makes it possible for students to innovate together, especially through taking action for justice and working on interdisciplinary projects. There will be space for teachers to debrief, learn, and troubleshoot together. Participants will leave with practical tools to apply in their classrooms, as well as many inspiring ideas for collaborative projects!
Elementary School Workshop: Social Justice Embedded in Classroom Culture
Intentionality is the cornerstone of creating a classroom culture that is inclusive and responsive to a diverse group of learners. Learning at all ages can be rich and meaningful, infused with playfulness and even a touch of magic. Learning about human beings—what is true about them and what they need, want, and deserve—helps children connect and empathize. It fosters a child’s desire to reach out and support others. Second-grade teacher Jill Ferraresso will take you through some of the ways that she designs her classroom to support the brilliance of every child. Using examples from Jill’s social studies and social justice curricula as inspiration, participants in this workshop strand will practice designing lessons to fit their own classrooms and schools, allowing room for responsiveness to the unique children in their midst.

Early Childhood Workshop: Building a Nurturing Ecosystem for Young Learners
A child’s social-emotional well-being is the foundation from which high-quality learning develops. However, it is nearly impossible to measure or teach social-emotional skills in a one-size-fits-all manner. Our role as early childhood educators is to support children in developing the skills to form healthy relationships, navigate their own and others’ feelings, build independence, and establish a sense of self within a community. Bob Dowling and Mia Bullock, two of Atrium School’s early childhood educators, are excited to share how they use intentional play-based learning in their classrooms to spark joy and support student growth. The goal of this workshop strand is to create a space for early childhood educators to learn and grow together. During our time, we will: develop a shared understanding of child development theory, curate a collection of resources and activities that can be brought back to your school, and create a space for teachers to share their own experiences and build community.

Several Education Summer Job Openings (Lynn, MA)

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Summer Job Openings
Background: The New American Association of Massachusetts (NAAM) is a non-profit organization that provides social support services to refugees and immigrants in northeastern Massachusetts. Core services include: ESOL classes, employment, case management, citizenship, youth programming, and more.
NAAM’s Youth Program serves immigrant and refugee youth in grades K-12 through afterschool and summer programs, tutoring, mentoring, family engagement, and much more. We are currently hiring for a number of short-term positions for our summer youth program.
Location: Lynn, Massachusetts
Dates: July 5th to August 19th
Compensation: $20-$30, commensurate to experience and licensure

More information can be found using the link below.

NAC-Summer-2022-Jobs

YEA Camps Hiring (multiple positions available)

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WHo We Are:

Not your typical summer camp counselors.

Every summer since YEA Camp began in 2009, we’ve brought together the most amazing group of changemakers we can find to help train our campers to make a bigger difference on social justice issues from climate change to racism, gay rights to animal rights.

Seeing the impact our camp was making for a decade’s worth of teens, and recognizing that adults need this type of training too, we launched our first camp for adults in 2018.

We have a ton of experience working on a variety of causes and want to support you in making a bigger difference on the issues most important to you.

Our youth and adult campers go on to do such inspiring things — from raising thousands of dollars for the causes of their choice, launching voter registration drives, changing school and corporate policies, organizing rallies, and so much more. And many of the nearly 1,000 campers who have gone through our programs commonly describe YEA Camp as critically important in helping them to get more active on a cause they care about — or even as one of the greatest experiences of their life.

We’re here to help you make a bigger difference in a way that inspires you — because we could all use a little help changing the world.

We Are Hiring!

We are currently hiring:

  • Counselors
  • Assistant chefs
  • Assistant camp director
  • Health care supervisor
  • Operations manager
  • Social media manager
  • Photographer/videographer

Please make sure you have read the Requirements and Expectations.

See the job descriptions here! 

Volunteer Opportunity

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It is that time of year again! As the students, faculty, and staff of City on a Hill Charter Public Schools prepare to complete the 2021-2022 academic year, we ask that you hold us accountable by serving as a community juror for our students’ final exams.

If you have not served as a Juror before, at the end of each academic year City on a Hill students present to a jury composed of a community member, a teacher, and a student in an effort to demonstrate proficiency in a given subject and advance to the next level of study.  While juries, as they are referred to, provide our students with authentic ways to show what they know and what they can do, they also create an opportunity for you, as Massachusetts’ taxpayers, to comment on our accomplishments and our challenges as public charter schools.  In other words, juries stress academic achievement while simultaneously inviting public accountability, two key pillars of the City on a Hill mission.  

This year, juries will take place from Thursday, June 16th through Wednesday, June 22nd. The time commitment for a community juror is flexible.  A juror may serve for a morning, an afternoon, a full day, or even multiple days.  Each block is approximately two and a half hours long, consisting of a short orientation followed by anywhere from four to ten student presentations, depending on the subject. In each session, a student presents, and then the jurors confer and offer feedback to the student. 

If interested, please complete the attached survey to indicate the time(s), date(s), and subject(s) in which you would like to serve as a juror. Thank you for your commitment to accountability in public education. We hope to see you in June!

Please contact Laura Edouard, Principal for additional information.

ledouard@cityonahill.org

Seeking Tutors Somerville High School

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We are looking for two academic tutors next year for a few programs at Somerville High School.  Please see below for our postings.

https://somerville.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=311

https://somerville.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=54

Please reach out to Traci Small via email for more information.

Traci Small

SHS School Counseling Director

Somerville High School

tsmall@k12.somerville.ma.us

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR STUDENT SERVICES – ELEMENTARY (BES)

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Bournedale Elementary School Bourne Public Schools Bournedale, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 3869247
Application Deadline: Posted until Filled Posted : May 3, 2022
Starting Date: July 1, 2022

Job Description

The Bourne Public Schools is seeking engaging, energetic educators to join our team! We value diversity and welcome applications from educators who believe in our three educational pillars of: 1.) Building Community, 2.) Promoting Equity, and 3.) Striving for Excellence. BPS has a strong reputation for inclusive practices and promoting a welcoming environment for students and staff through our Bourne to Be (B2B) values of respect, responsibility and safety.

BPS has four excellent schools organized by grade bands (PK-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12) and a student population of approximately 1,600. The town of Bourne is a small seaside community situated on both sides of the Cape Cod Canal. Educators enjoy living in and around the town or have an easy commute on major highways (I-195, I-495 or RT-3). Salary is regionally competitive.
Discover the Bourne Advantage by visiting our website at www.bourneps.org .

Duties and responsibilities contained in the professional Job Descriptions Any questions and inquiries on the vacancies should be addressed to the building principal or administrator for that specific vacancy

Position Type: Full-time Positions Available: 1

Job Category : Administrator > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Job Requirements

Essential Duties and Performance Responsibilities as Assistant Principal:

? Assists the Principal with daily school management, student activities and services, community relations, personnel, and instruction matters
? Assists the Principal in school improvement efforts including on-going advancement of curriculum,

instruction and assessment
? Participates in community and school-sponsored events in order to continuously improve school-community relations
? Monitors and coordinates the student positive behavior intervention and/or discipline program in accordance with both district procedure and/or policy and the due process rights of students
? Monitors daily attendance and participation in school of individual students
? Communicates with parents and families regarding attendance expectations and individual student absences
? Files and maintains appropriate attendance related forms and documents with school and court and acts as the liaison between the school and the district court for services related to children within the school building
? Implements all aspects of the Educator Evaluation System including supervision and evaluation of teaching, ESPs and additional staff as assigned
? Participates in recruitment, hiring, and mentoring of educators
? Works with the school and district administration concerning the selection, implementation, and assessment of curriculum and resources
? Assists the Principal in the development and implementation of the school budget
? Prepares student and staff schedules and coordinates computerized grade reporting and enrollment/attendance reporting systems
? Prepares documents and reports that the Principal may request concerning any aspect of the school’s operation
? Attends School Committee meetings when requested to participate in presentations concerning the operation of the school
? Attends all faculty meetings (as a representative of the Principal)
? Participates as a member of the school’s Crisis Response Team, MTSS Committee, and other Committees as assigned
? Coordinates, facilitates, and communicates with the building Principal all of the appropriate testing accommodations necessary for building-based and district wide assessments
? Plans and conducts professional development for staff as needed
? Serve as Acting Principal in the absence of the Principal
? Performs other duties as assigned by school or district administration
Essential Duties and Performance Responsibilities in Student Services:
? Serves as the chairperson/district financial designee for team meetings Understands and implements federal, state, and local laws, policies, regulations, and procedures and protocols including the implications of liability and requirements of due process
? Assists the Director of Special Education and Student Services and the building Principal to ensure the best combination of educational programs and other services for each child with special education
needs
? Ensures the implementation of all programs and placements as determined by the Team meeting process
? Coordinates and schedules testing and diagnostic procedures within mandated timelines as they relate to the suspected area of disability
? Coordinates extended day and/or year services for eligible students
? Coordinates the referral process, Team Meeting process, and ensures all required paperwork is completed
? Assists in the coordination of and provision for staff development and workshops/trainings regarding special education topics including presenting on such topics when needed
? Oversees the transition and referral process of students and participates in transition meetings both within and outside the district as needed
? Facilitates and maintains communication and working relationships with parents, outside agencies, and community resources
? Ensures adherence to the DESE’s Tiered Focused Monitoring process and specifications
? Facilitates and monitors all requests for home/hospital tutoring once approved by the Director of
Special Education and Student Services
? Member/Chair of the Student Study Team (SST) as directed by building Principal
? Other duties as assigned by building or district administration
Specific to Building Based Early Childhood Coordination

? Coordinates and implements child find and peer screenings throughout the school year
? Attends bi-monthly Bourne Early Childhood Council Meetings throughout the school year
? Attends regional Early Intervention meetings throughout the school year
? Assists building Principal and Director of Special Education and Student Services with accreditation credentials as required by the Department of Early Education and Care
? Works as a liaison for families entering into the public school system.
Physical Demands
? Must be able to prepare and read documents and use a computer and other office equipment on a daily
basis
? Auditory and Verbal Communication – Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently by
telephone and in person with School Committee members, staff, students, parents and the public.
? Physical Abilities – Performing this position requires extended sitting, filing, and use of a computer and
other school office equipment.
? Extended Concentration, Excellent Recall Abilities and the Ability to Remain Calm in Stressful
Situations – These capabilities are an important part of properly fulfilling the requirements of this
position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualifications
? Minimum of a Master’s Degree
? Valid licensure in the area of school administration as an Assistant Principal/Principal and experience
with special education administration
? Experience at the early education and elementary level is preferred;uch alternatives to the above as
deemed appropriate by the Superintendent
? Strong technological skill
? Detailed-oriented and high level of proficiency and accuracy in all duties
? Strong written and verbal skills
? Ability to process, and appropriately maintain, sensitive, confidential material about employees and
students
? Ability to exercise discretion, work independently, and carry out complex assignments with general instructions
? Ability to interact appropriately and in a positive manner with the School Committee, public, staff and
students
? Ability to learn and understand District rules and procedures and legal requirements
? Ability to think ahead and anticipate problems and solutions
? Ability to self-motivate
? Ability to work in a team environment and develop cooperative and harmonious workplace relations
Salary: To be negotiated/regionally competitive
Terms of Employment: Individual Employment Agreement, 210 Work Days Inclusive of School
Year (days outside of school year at the discretion of the Principal)
Evaluation: Evaluated annually by the Principal and Director of Special Education and Student Services
The Bourne Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation or national origin.
Please submit letter of intent, resume, transcripts, certification, and letters of reference via School Spring to
as well as qualifications to Elizabeth Carpenito, Principal, ecarpention@bourneps.org by June 1, 2022. Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Elizabeth Carpenito , Principal
41 Ernest Valeri Road
Bournedale, Massachusetts 02532

Phone: 508-743-3800

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