General Education Advisor (Teacher)

Job Description

The Terra Nova Advisor is dedicated to the many roles within a teacher-led school. Interested in the design and building of a student-driven, Project-Based model. Committed to the long-term success of our unique educational program. Providing quality project and seminar instruction while building relationships with individual students. Serve on two site-based committees. Ability to be flexible, yet provide consistency and structure for our students. An active and engaged member of our Team Professional Practice (TPP). Willingness to be along for the adventure!

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

License Requirements: Minnesota licensure grades 6-12.

Education: BA/BS from accredited college or university.

Experience: Diverse background with hobbies and talents to share. Enjoy the outdoors, nature and outdoor projects.

Degree of supervision: Indirect supervision, essentially reports to all staff.

Physical demands: The position requires daily physical activities outdoors.

First aid, CPR, wilderness safety, and lifeguard training may be required.

Ability to serve on two management teams.

Ability to think outside the box. Collaborate, take leadership and develop a system. Follow it through to completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

Charter school experience.

Project-Based Learning and/or personalized learning experience.

Teacher-led/powered school governance experience.

License in 6-8/9-12 science, Language Arts, and/or math preferred.

Institution Description

Work with us to get out of the classroom and into the world at this teacher-led school located in Buffalo MN on over 17 acres of land. As a small, project-based school we serve a total of 115 students in grades 6 - 12. Terra Nova has a focus on the environmental sciences in addition to core subject areas. We offer the opportunity to share in the development of a truly unique and individualized educational model.

Application Instructions/Comments

Please visit www.TerraNovaMN.org and navigate to the Employment section to fill out our online application in order to be considered for an interview.