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Newark Innovation Academy

briana — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:01:48 +0000

Newark Innovation Academy (NIA) is a new high school that is being established by NPS. NIA will incorporate three existing Big Picture Learning (BPL) programs, one existing Diploma Plus (DP) program, and one or possibly two new Diploma Plus programs (depending on budget approval). Under one principal, these programs will be located at separate sites, each with its own coordinator.

Both BP and DP are part of the Association of High School Innovation (AHSI) a network of youth development organizations with more than 250 sites nationwide committed to creating educational opportunities for young people for whom traditional school settings have not been successful.

Start Date: July 1, 2010.

Download the full job description and qualification requirements here.

If you are interested in the position of Principal – Secondary, Newark Public Schools, you must submit a cover letter along with a resume for each school that you are interested in to the email address listed at the right. Please reference the code 6799 in the subject heading of the email.

Eastern University Academy

briana — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 13:44:11 +0000

Eastern University Academy Charter School, a Big Picture Philadelphia-Eastern University early college middle-high school in the East Falls section of Philadelphia, is seeking passionate, committed, resilient teachers who will follow 15 students for 2-4 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, Eastern University Academy Charter will operate on the Big Picture school design, incorporating Early College academic principles. Download a full job description here.

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 Eastern” to Jennifer Ghidiu at the mailing address or email address listed at the right.

El Camino Real Charter School

briana — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:08:11 +0000

El Camino Real Academy Charter School is seeking an experienced leader to fill the Principal position. We are a K-12 school. The candidate must have exceptional communication skills and the ability to guide the school into realizing the vision and mission as stated in our charter. The minimum qualifications are as follows: a valid NM Administrative License; at least 3 years of successful school leadership experience; experience with PLCs, UBD and Big Picture school philosophy, at least 5 years successful teaching experience (preferred); knowledge and experience working in the charter school sector and with special education (preferred). Salary in accordance with statute and DOE and includes a competitive full benefits package. Please e-mail a letter of interest, resume detailing experience and successes and copies of your license to the email address at right. Position open until filled.

MetWest High School

briana — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:00:01 +0000

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
d. Your beliefs about the role of education in social change

El Centro de Estudiantes

briana — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:23:09 +0000

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.

Indianapolis Met High School

briana — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:01:03 +0000

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.

Indianapolis Met High School

briana — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:49:00 +0000

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.