Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator (Freelance)

Sunday Ethics for Children ProgramTeacher/Curriculum Coordinator (Freelance)Our Sunday Ethics for Children program provides a fun, inclusive, and expansive educationalexperience for children ages 5-14. Curriculum is based on and informed by our Ethical CoreValues, that stress the importance of individual worth and responsibility, with focus on Respect for one another; Respect for the earth; and Becoming a vital part of the community—all of which we believe are essential to being an ethical human being.Our ideal candidate is someone who takes joy in teaching and nurturing children and youth; iscreative and curious by nature, and a critical thinker who is reliable, organized, and flexible.Role & Basic Responsibilities:• Meet with the children weekly on Sunday at 11am for 90 minutes; meet briefly with parentsduring coffee hour (after class & adult program) to share meaningful experiences and actions of their children• Create curriculum/class sessions to engage children in discussion and activities that align with Ethical Culture Core Values; plans can include both classroom and off-site opportunities• Connect with the program Parent Liaison to discuss program plans as needed• Maintain art supplies and necessary items for creative pursuits (there is a modest budget for this)• Keep classroom organized and inviting• Support outreach opportunities to recruit new parents and their children to the program• Develop child-driven presentations for annual programs and events*• Develop Children’s Ethical Education Program Annual Report with guidance from ESNWPresident to present at annual Membership meeting*ESNW Annual Sunday programs: Stone Soup; Winter Festival; Darwin Day; Spring Festival; Summer festival(contribute to the Adult program); Children’s Platform (create/present the full 60 min program)Interested candidates should send email inquiry to: vicepresident@esnw.org, with subject line:“Sunday Ethics Education”. Please include a copy of your resume/CV and a message/cover letter communicating your interest, and how you learned about this opportunity.Who We Are:The Ethical Society of Northern Westchester (ESNW) is a secular humanist community of individuals who seek to create a better world for all humans and non-humans. We have been a part of the Ossining community for over 50 years; a place where open-minded individuals can come to listen, learn, share, and be heard with non-judgmental compassion. Ethical Culture affirms the dignity and worth of every individual, regardless of religious creed, ethnic origin, race, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.For more information and history about our movement, please visit the American Ethical Unionwebsite: AEU Who We Are: Ethical Humanism.