| MISSION OF THE SCHOOL In a large city like New York, The Co-op School provides a safe and stimulating micro-environment where students experiment and learn. All members of The Co-op School — students, families, and staff — contribute to the development of our unique culture and participate in and improve our community and beyond. As students learn to work together, preparing for a global environment, families also work in committees and on the board to support the school. Whether painting walls, assembling furniture, growing the school through various initiatives, and much more, we all help The Co-op School flourish. Meanwhile, faculty collaborate to create learning opportunities that evolve with students’ strengths and interests in addition to utilizing best practices. Teachers guide students in the dynamic, life-long process of questioning and deepening connections. Through far-reaching social studies projects enriched through literature, math, science, and the arts, students make decisions, research, and reflect. Students will leave The Co-op School confident to effect change in the community and comfortable reflecting on ways to challenge and grow themselves. As creative problem-solvers, each with unique viewpoints and learning styles, students will embrace the idea of a more equitable world. We strive to inspire passion and teach children to become protagonists in their own educational journey by fostering their innate sense of curiosity and creativity. We listen to and honor the individual interests and strengths of each child. DESCRIPTION OF THE SCHOOL We began our elementary school with a single kindergarten class and the idea that learning should be joyful, student-driven, and inclusive. Over the years we have developed a strong commitment to curriculum that is project-based and anti-biased. We have expanded further to foster students through their middle school years in a Preschool-8 environment. THE OPPORTUNITY As such, we are seeking an experienced and passionate music teacher to join our team. This is a truly unique opportunity to further develop and create a music program for an elementary and middle school. |
