Homeschool Co-op Teacher

GENERAL DESCRIPTION. We are looking for an energetic, patient, loving, and dynamic individual to serve as a mentor, wrangler, collaborator, ambassador, and role model for our little pod of between 2 and 6 homeschool co-op children, ages 4-10. The position is a 12 week temporary position for now with the possibility to roll into next year if we find a good fit in each other. There are likely to be one or two other homeschool parents present fairly regularly who can also assist, but because their presence is not guaranteed we need a core leader to consistently guide the children.

COMPENSATION.

12 weeks Mar 14 - June 3

830-430 M-Th

$8400 stipend, payable in 3 monthly installments of $2800 each

IDEAL CANDIDATE. The ideal candidate for this position is comfortable unmasked in a remote, rural setting, and respects other’s medical freedom; is creative, unconventional, and full of energy and enthusiasm; loves children; enjoys hiking and being active; and is comfortable using an existing curriculum (Oak Meadow) as a guide but adjusting, changing, or supplementing to accommodate the group’s interests, the weather, or unforeseen opportunities or challenges as they arise.

VALUES. We resonate with the Waldorf approach but are not dogmatic about it. In general, the most important aspect of this position is alignment with our teaching values:

• Nature-based learning
• Experiential Learning
• Storytelling
• Work & play as vehicle for learning (practical life integration)
• Honoring child developmental cycles
• Fairly consistent daily structure
• Physical Activity/exercise as core component of daily routine
• Creating contributing earth citizens; Service
• Kindness and compassion

FUTURE POTENTIAL. There is possibility that for the right candidate this job could evolve into a permanent revolving position between September and May.

BENEFITS. Benefits include free edible foraging on 500 wild acres, access to snowmobiles and side-by-side ATV on 3 mountain peaks, some flexibility in deciding upon the consistent weekly schedule, ability to bring your own similar aged (4-10 yo) children to work, and extraordinary creative discretion in administering daily activities.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $2,800.00 per month

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
We are in an isolated, rural area of Maine and good fit for us would be someone who is not distressed at the idea of working un-masked in this low-risk environment. We do not believe in violating the personal medical freedom of our team members.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location