Alternative Education Staff

Three Rivers Village School is looking for a full or part time staff member!

TRVS is a full time day school for students ages 5 - 18 based on the Sudbury education model. The program is a fully self-governed community operated by direct democracy. We practice radically non-coercive, self-directed education with no required curriculum and exclusively student initiated activities.

This job is great for someone who loves working with kids in an alternative educational setting and who is excited to expand their understanding of what learning can look like. Some responsibilities include student support and instruction, office administration, parent communication and outreach. There is no degree or certification requirement for this position. Most work hours fall between the regular school hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm, but a willingness to occasionally work additional hours on an as needed basis for staff and committee meetings, public relations, family events, etc. is required. We are looking for applicants who are self-motivated, organized, and passionate about respecting and supporting kids.

Required Qualifications:

• Commitment to deepening one's own understanding and knowledge of self-directed learning and self-directed education environments
• Strong self-management skills, including high levels of initiative and ability to authentically and effectively prioritize
• Belief in the natural impulse of children (and adults!) to strive for personal growth, and commitment to one's own personal growth 
• Must be reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
• Possess high levels of professionalism, adaptability, and personal maturity 
• Communication and literacy skills, including abilities to express thoughts in writing, tailor communication levels for different age groups and developmental levels, and interact effectively with children and adults from a wide variety of backgrounds 
• Be an interested, interesting, engaged, and passionate person
• High level of computer literacy, including familiarity with the typical office applications
• Ability to pass required background checks 
• General ability to physically participate in the school's program, including the ability to move around the school premises regularly.

Compensation for full time employment is $20/ hour plus ~25 paid school holidays, 5 days of PTO per school year, and 15 days of paid summer work, free child tuition for full-time staff. Compensation for part time employment is $15/ hour and PTO and summer paid hours are adjusted according to days worked per week during the school year. 

The application deadline is April 18th, 2025.

The Three Rivers Village School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to racial justice in its hiring procedures. We do not discriminate in employment, recruitment, compensation, termination, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.