Lead Teacher

About the Company

Sunflower Learning Community is a place where kids and adults can follow their curiosity, ask questions, and embrace lifelong learning. Rooted in Charlotte Mason and Montessori philosophies, we offer alternative education programs for students and families.

About the Position

We are hiring Lead Teachers for our Wednesday and/or Friday programs, serving students ages 6-14 years old for the following subjects:

• Literature
• History
• Foreign Language (any)
• Handicrafts (ex. Sewing, knitting, woodcarving, etc)
• Visual Arts (ex. watercolor, pastels, clay, etc)
• Movement (ex. Yoga, folk dance, Swedish drill, etc)
• Singing (Solfa or other)
• Drama
• Geography
• Plutarch/Citizenship
• Chess Club

Subject-specific teachers will provide instruction to students ages 6-14, separated into smaller age groups. Applicants are encouraged to apply for multiple subjects.

Duties

• Plan engaging, literature-based and hands-on lessons rooted in Mason and/or Montessori methods
• Build supportive and respectful relationships with students
• Promote an organized classroom environment that allows every student to learn
• Manage students engaging in a variety of activities
• Communicate supply needs to director in a timely manner
• Attend staff workshops (monthly)

Requirements

• Familiarity with Mason or Montessori methods
• Experience teaching (traditional classroom or homeschool)
• Kind and compassionate demeanor toward children

Benefits

• Reduced tuition for your children to attend classes

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Please tell about your teaching experience.
• Please tell about your familiarity with Charlotte Mason and/or Montessori philosophies.
• What subject(s) are you interested in teaching? Please tell about your experience with this subject.

Work Location: In person