Bayfront Friends Academy is Covid pod of 2 families committed to student-focused education. We are looking for a certified teacher for our 5, 8 and 9 year old children.  We are seeking a teacher to engage our children in learning for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic. We encourage Socratic thinking,  hands on learning, outdoor activity, mistakes and humor. 

VISION: To launch our children into life as curious, independent, compassionate and respectful members of society who are successfully prepared for academic, social and emotional challenges and seek to make a positive impact in their community and world.

Responsibilities:  

• Cultivate a nurturing, respectful, inspiring, empowering and safe learning environment. Always operate with the individual child as your guide. Cultivate and generate a completely student-led environment.
• Provide and support deeply engaging learning experiences. 
• Design, develop, and deliver lessons focused on learning targets aligned with Bayfront Friends Academy’s mission, expedition themes, and standards.
• Create a rich culture of grace and courtesy in the classroom. Model and teach appropriate conflict resolution and problem-solving strategies.
• Maintain a warm, engaging classroom environment in school and home setting.
• Plan and implement individual and small group lessons, based scope & sequence and observations of student needs & interests as well grade level curriculum 
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with parents
• Maintain consistent record-keeping of lessons and student progress
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and school leaders
• Model a positive work ethic and sense of humor

Anticipated teaching hours are Monday - Friday, 9 am - 2 pm, with opportunity for additional hours based on creative ideas. There is a potential option for extended school year depending on pandemic situation. 

We live on the bay in Brick, New Jersey. We enjoy a number of water sports and active outside lifestyle. Candidate must take Covid-19 precautions seriously in their own home and personal life. On campus housing is provided as part the compensation package.

Kindly submit your cover letter, resume and three references.

We look forward to hearing from you!