Job description

Blue Rock School is a small, not-for-profit, progressive school (Kindergarten-Eighth) in West Nyack, NY. See our website: www.bluerockschool.org for more information about our school. Our approach is hands-on, project based and multi-disciplinary, with an emphasis on a love of learning. We nurture students’ creativity, and provide academic challenge and individualized attention in a stress-free, screen free, play and collaboration infused learning environment.
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Blue Rock School is committed to Undoing Racism and Bias and promoting Environmental Sustainability and Justice. These topics are explored throughout our curriculum in age-appropriate ways, and inform our practice as we celebrate the diversity, culture and contributions of all people and foment environmental stewardship on our campus. It is important to us that candidates have an awareness and interest in these areas as educators.

Applicants must possess effective class management techniques that are aligned with the school's progressive approach to learning and have the ability to modify class activities based on the grade-level and experience of the group ranging from 1st - 8th. Lessons need to be age-appropriate, engaging, and meet the needs of the diverse interests and abilities of students. Specific duties are to teach physical education classes including, but not limited to calisthenics, skill development, stretching, and outdoor sports (soccer, volleyball, kickball, basketball, etc.). Applicants must also have experience and comfort in creating cooperative physical activities, games and promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, conflict resolution and learning through play. This position could involve additional hours with other classroom responsibilities on campus.

In order to be considered, applicants must send a resume and a cover letter explaining why they are interested in progressive education and our school.
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Job Type: Part-time

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• Kindergarten

School type:

• Private school

Work Location: In person

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