Lower Elementary Lead Mentor
/School or Organization: Whole Life Learning Center
Job Description & Qualifications: The Whole Life Learning Center is a progressive, private PK–8 school in Austin, Texas, with an innovative, holistic approach to education. WLLC has a dedicated staff that serves an amazing community of around 100 families. We are a community committed to environmental sustainability, social justice, personal growth, and empowerment.
We are situated on a beautiful property with gardens, animals, and an expansive outdoor space for creating, learning, and playing. WLLC is growing into its ninth year and is seeking the right person for an integral position for our thriving school and community.
We are looking for someone whose values are aligned with our mission and philosophy—someone who is authentic and self-aware, works with integrity, communicates consciously, and is committed not only to the growth of your students but also to your own personal and professional growth.
WLLC Mentors have a radical respect for the child. Our primary role is to support the holistic growth of all Whole Life Learners. Mentors are expected to develop curriculum and continuously create an enriching environment through collaboration with directors, mentors, learners, and parents.
Lead Mentor Expectations:
Create and submit curriculum outlines by September 1
Be present for morning and afternoon meetings
Support Specialty Teachers during afternoon classes (when you don’t have a planning period)
Keep detailed notes about your learners
Co-Facilitate one Parent Circle each semester
Communicate weekly with parents about all the cool things your class is doing
With your teaching team, plan at least one field trip and/or special guest per semester
Use narrative observation, portfolio development, and school-provided scope and sequence assessment to create learner assessments each semester
Attend staff trainings, planning week. and parent/child orientations in August
Maintain an organized & inspiring classroom environment
Schedule parent/learner meetings each semester and maintain availability for parent communication, including during pickup time each day
Initiate weekly check-ins with your team
Give guidance to and initiate monthly check-ins with classroom parent(s)
Prepare curriculum with consideration to all learning styles
Communicate ongoing classroom and supply needs to office
Participate in self and peer evaluations
Attend and help facilitate closing ceremony at end of school year
Organize and pack up classroom items and help reset campus in preparation for summer camps
Expectations for All Team Members and Faculty:
Ensure that all learners are always supervised and safe
Take time for conflict resolution whenever necessary
Work to ensure that every learner is challenged and no one feels lost
Attend seasonal planning and review meetings in August (during training), November, January, and April
Support learners in creating an “artifact” for their portfolios for each unit covered in classes
Honor the importance of timeliness
Keep an impeccable space
Commit to clear and direct communication with WLLC team and with parents
Please communicate any need for support to directors (for your space, materials, daily flow, emotional process, conflict, etc.)
Practice confidentiality in all matters pertaining to learners, families, and your colleagues
Attend community events
Compensation: ~$38K or $3,175/mo x 12 months + health care stipend and tuition remission for one child
Start Date: Team Training starts August 19, 2019. First day of classes is September 3, 2019.
How to Apply: If you are the uniquely skilled and highly capable person who could fill this role, please submit your résumé with cover letter and references.
Contact Information: Michael Carberry | Michael@WholeLifeLearningCenter.com | 512.944.0279
