Lead Educator

Organization

Trailblazers School of North Georgia

Job Posted

June 7, 2023

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Remote

No

Contact Email

trailblazersschoolnga@gmail.com

Location

Buford, GA
United States
Trailblazers School of North Georgia is a nature-based hybrid elementary school in Buford, Georgia serving PreK-5th grade. We are seeking educators for our multi-age classrooms for the '23-'24 academic school year. We welcome educators with a wide variety of educational backgrounds (e.g. the arts, nontraditional education). Teaching certification not required.

Summary

Lead educators in our multi-age elementary classrooms work closely with an environmental educator and curriculum team to create a joyful, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for students. We welcome educators with a wide variety of educational backgrounds (e.g. the arts, nontraditional education). 

Qualifications:

  • Experience working with children in a variety of capacities
  • Desire and comfortable with working in the outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
  • Ability to walk/hike ~2-3 miles per day
  • Training and/or interest in developing expertise in innovative and inclusive educational methods (e.g., Culturally Relevant and Sustaining practices, Environmental Education, STEAM, Arts-based pedagogies, Universal Design for Learning, Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Waldorf) Preferred but not required.
  • Willingness to explore and examine social and environmental change through individual and systemic perspectives
  • Willingness to transparently collaborate with other educators, caregivers, and children and participate in building a young school.
  • Value and demonstrate a real commitment to diverse perspectives
  • Desire to partner with children in shared inquiries
  • Adherence to CDC guidelines related to COVID-19
  • We appreciate diverse educational backgrounds and invite potential candidates to view our website at TrailblazersSchoolNGA.com to read bios of current educators.

Minimum of Bachelor's degree required. Teaching certification not required.

 

For more information and to read about our current educators, visit our website at TrailblazersSchoolNGA.com or contact us directly at TrailblazersSchoolNGA@gmail.com to apply.

Compensation Information

Salary: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • School hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8:00-3:00 following a 10 month school calendar