Looking for Work.... Join Our Team Big Picture Philadelphia is not currently hiring for any positions at this time, however we are always eager to meet individuals who bring a passion and talent in education reform. If you are interested in working or volunteering at Big Picture Philadelphia, please complete our Advisor Application 2011 (187 KB) and cover letter and send to jghidiu@bigpicturephiladelphia. We also encourage you to check back in for future listings. The role that Principals and Teachers (Advisors) play at our schools can be quite different from other conventional middle and high schools. This difference has to do with our student-centered philosophy and our curricular structure, as well as our emphasis on providing on-going professional development to programs in the Big Picture network. The success of our model relies on the talent and dedication of our Advisors and Principals/ School Leaders. What qualities do we look for in Big Picture Principals and Advisors? •Patience to work with each student at his or her own pace •Compassion and ability to build a strong relationship with students •Entrepreneurial and innovative •Ability to work within a flexible environment •Embraces change •Experience and adeptness at working on a team •Ability to contribute to developing, implementing and improving systems on an on-going basis •Passion for education •Ability to work with “at-risk youth” •Proven resilience working in challenging classroom situations •Experience working with student-centered practices is a plus
Posted on: Mon, 09 Sep 2013 14:46:38 +0000
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