If you are an educator who would like to submit your resume and cover letter, please do so electronically to hr@theblueschool.org

Masters Degree is preferred, and New York certification is not required. Please include a detailed cover letter which outlines your educational philosophy and why Blue School interests you specifically.

At Blue School, our mission is to create a deeply enriching learning environment that helps children flourish as creators, critical thinkers, collaborators, community members, and global citizens. Our educational model is made up of two components: a Core Curriculum, which represents the basic academic subjects our programs will cover, and the Values, which describe our approach and the key elements we want to connect to the subjects in our curriculum.  Our model emerged out of a desire to achieve a new kind of balance between academic rigor and academic enchantment.  We believe that both are essential attributes to a truly exceptional education.

With a successful early education program running for the last three years, and plans to grow to 5th grade by 2013, we are looking for teachers to join us on this exciting journey.

Required Qualifications:
o    Master’s degree in elementary education
o    Bachelor’s degree in early childhood/elementary education
o    Minimum of 3 years teaching experience
o    Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills
o    Creative, innovative, flexible thinker  who takes initiative and co-creates
o    Energetic, fun, spontaneous spirit

Additional Qualifications:
o    Familiarity with current methods of early childhood teaching: Reggio, Inquiry, Constructivism, Social-Emotional Learning
o    NY State certification (or in process) a plus!

Professional Development Commitment:
o    Two-week teacher training in August 2010.
o    Minimum of three mandatory special events/workshops per school year.
o    Close work with co-teacher or assistant.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.   

Part-Time Movement/Dance Specialty teacher

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years experience teaching movement and/or dance to children ages three through eight, preferably in a school setting.  A teaching degree is preferred, but not required.  This position requires a high energy level, the ability to independently create curriculum, willingness to work in collaboration with classroom teaching teams, and a strong creative background.

Compensation is $25/hour.  Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to hr@theblueschool.org; Subject line: Dance/Movement Instructor