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Big Picture Learning is always seeking high-energy, visionary, and dynamic educators to work within our network of schools. We are looking for people who believe that all students are capable of high academic achievement regardless of socioeconomic status, are open to challenging themselves in an innovative learning environment, and who value Big Picture Learning's 'one kid at a time' design.
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Posted: March 8, 2010
Contact
MetWest High School
Attn: Hiring Committee
314 East 10th St, Huerta Hall
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 879-0235
metwestedgarn@gmail.com
Advisor
MetWest High School, Oakland, California
MetWest High School is a small Oakland public high school serving one hundred sixty students. In conjunction with their advisors, each student designs an individualized learning plan focused on their interests and passions. The core of each student’s learning plan is an internship that gives students a deep sense of how their interests play out in the adult world, and provides an authentic environment and audience for their work. Our curriculum is designed to teach students the academic skills and habits they need to successfully complete rigorous, complex, real world project work. The work is grounded in a theoretical framework that enables our students to analyze history, literature, and the world around them in terms of institutional, interpersonal, and internalized oppression and institutional, community, and personal liberatory action.
MetWest High School is a partnership between the Oakland Unified School District and the Big Picture Learning network based in Providence, RI. For more information on Big Picture Learning, go to: www.bigpicture.org. Our own website can be found at www.metwest.org.
Read more about our educational philosophy and the weekly schedule of an advisor here.How do I apply?
Please send the following to the MetWest Hiring Committee (contact information at right). We’re currently reviewing candidates.1. A resume with references
2. Two letters of recommendation (one from a recent supervisor and one from a student or student’s parent from the past 5 years)
3. A cover letter that describes:
a. Why you would be a good fit at MetWest
b. How you have supported improved student achievement for African American and Latino students
c. Ways you have participated in a professional learning community
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Posted: December 7, 2009
Contact
Jennifer Ghidiu
c/o el Centro de Estudiantes
2010 N. Mascher St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Advisors Needed!
El Centro de Estudiantes, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
El Centro del Estudiantes, a Big Picture Philadelphia – Congreso de Latinos Unidos alternative middle-high school in the Kensington section of North Philadelphia, is seeking passionate, committed, resilient teachers who will follow 15 students for 4-6 years as a full time advisor. We are currently looking to hire advisors for the 2010-2011 school year.
Teachers must encompass a broad scholastic base, capable of focusing on all disciplines as well as have experience working with urban kids from diverse populations. As a part of the nationally acclaimed Big Picture Learning network with more than 60 ground-breaking schools nation-wide, El Centro will operate on the Big Picture school design, incorporating Congreso de Latinos Unidos’ innovative Primary Client Management (PCM) model to give students the social supports they need to get back on track and graduate.
If you are a unique and hard-working individual, interested in joining our learning community please send a resume, 2-3 professional letters of recommendation, copies of any professional certification obtained and a letter explaining “Why you want to teach at El Centro” to Jennifer Ghidiu at the mailing address or email address listed at the right.
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Posted: January 29, 2009
Contact
Omar Barlow, Principal
Eastern University Academy Charter School
3 Falls Center, Suite 2
3300 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
Executive Assistant to the Principal/CEO
Eastern University Academy, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Eastern University Academy Charter is presently looking for passionate, resilient Executive Assistant to the CEO/Principal. Please review the full Executive Assistant position description here. If you meet the qualifications specified, please mail or e-mail a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 letters of recommendation to the contact information at right.
The Executive Assistant to the Principal/CEO of the Eastern University Academy Charter School is to support the Principal/CEO by implementing and overseeing the daily administrative operations of the school. Candidates must have a degree in administration, management or a related field; Masters preferred.
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Posted: February 12, 2009
Contact
Submit cover letter, resume, and a copy of your Indiana State Teaching Certificate online. Click 'List all openings'.
Math Advisor
Indianapolis Met High School, Indianapolis, Indiana
The mathematics advisor will facilitate learning for students in grades 9-12 in pre-algebra through pre-calculus concepts using a variety of methods to include project-based learning, inquiry, manipulatives, technology, and differentiated instruction. The mathematics advisor will work within an interdisciplinary team to mold the educational experiences of a diverse group of students. Hiring for both 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years.
Click here to download a full job description.
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Posted: February 12, 2010
Contact
Kari Thierer
BPL Director of School & Network Support
Principal
New Los Angeles Big Picture Learning School, Los Angeles, California
Big Picture Learning is seeking a principal to lead a new Big Picture Learning school in Los Angeles, CA. Duties may include teacher and staff supervision and evaluation, student support and discipline, school safety and management, event supervision, and other duties as assigned.
Essential Leadership Roles of a Big Picture Principal:
- The principal is an educational visionary, an instructional leader and manages the team of advisors in her/his school;
- The principal is the visible spokesperson for the school within the community, the fundraiser, and the political and community networker;
- The principal organizes, plans, and runs regular staff development sessions, including staff meetings and retreats;
- The principal supervises staff, reflects upon her/his observations of staff members in their work environments, and provides regular feedback.
Preferred candidates will have the following characteristics:
- Experience in the creation or implementation of innovative educational programs;
- Experience supporting non-traditional students and/or students at risk;
- Experience in instructional leadership to meet the needs of all students;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Ability to act as a liaison and partner with school, the local district, and Big Picture Learning;
- Knowledge and/or experience with Big Picture Learning’s model of education;
- Certification and experience in secondary special education preferred.
Please send a resume and cover letter to Kari Thierer, Big Picture Learning's Director of School & Network Support. Also, please feel free to email Kari with any questions you may have about this position.
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Posted: February 12, 2009
Contact
Submit cover letter, resume, and a copy of your Indiana State Teaching Certificate online. Click 'List all openings'.
Science Advisor
Indianapolis Met High School, Indianapolis, Indiana
The science advisor will facilitate learning for students in grades 9-12 in life or physical science concepts as well as laboratory procedures using a variety of methods to include project-based learning, inquiry, manipulatives, technology, and differentiated instruction. The science advisor will work within an interdisciplinary team to mold the educational experiences of a diverse group of students. Hiring for both 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 school years.
Click here to download a full job description.
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Interested in becoming a mentor or volunteer at a Big Picture school? Don't see the position you are looking for and would like to be considered when a job becomes available? Fill out the appropriate interest form and your information will be sent directly to the schools of your choice.
