charlotte mason
Boonville, NY
Charlotte Mason Reading Group
Gathering interest in future events. Meetup area would be within 30 mins of Utica (Boonville, NY) I would love to gather with a local community of Charlotte Mason-style moms. We can meet monthly and deep dive into the Charlotte Mason volumes together.
Jonesboro, AR
NEA CM Book Club
Join Us for a Charlotte Mason Book Club! I’m excited to invite you to our Charlotte Mason book club, where we’ll delve into In Vital Harmony by Karen Glass before jumping into Charlotte Mason’s volumes. This book offers an introduction to Charlotte Mason’s principles and provides an overview of her ideas.
Book Club Schedule:
• September 10: Introduction & Chapters 1-4
• October 8: Chapters 5-9
• November 12: Chapters 10-14
Come for engaging discussions, shared insights, and the opportunity to connect with fellow Charlotte Mason educators. Whether you’re new to Mason’s methods or have been practicing them for years, we’d love to have you join us!
Please let me know if you can attend or if you have a friend who might be interested. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Cedar City, UT
Living Books Library
This is one parent's attempt to create a library for Charlotte Mason-inspired families in Cedar City and the neighboring towns. Always looking to add more to our collection! Excited to connect with you. :)
Cedar City, UT
Juniper and Birch Forest School
Juniper and Birch Forest School is a secular, weekly class honoring Charlotte Mason's philosophies. We operate outdoors in all seasons with a mission to connect children with the natural world around them. We employ nature study practices, offer living and life-giving books, and plan emergent curriculum that is child-centered. Always looking to add to our community here in Southern Utah!
Gilbert, AZ
Gateway Learning
Gateway Learning is a small, home-based, Charlotte Mason micro-school & homeschool-hybrid where elementary-age children are provided with personalized instruction by a certified, experienced teacher.
We offer a unique learning environment, reminiscent of the one-room schoolhouse. Here you will experience a collision of the very best pieces of collaborative classroom schooling combined with the many benefits of homeschooling.
Chickasha, OK
His Word Christian Library
We are called to serve our community by providing Christian creation based and wholesome resources such as books, audio books, magazines, games, homeschool curriculum, CDs and DVDs. We also provide patron programs such as story time, books clubs and summer reading programs. We aim to be a Christian alternative to the public library serving our community in a multitude of ways.
San Jose, CA
Looking for Full-Time Elementary Teacher at Brightside (housing available) for the 2024-2025 School Year
Brightside is currently seeking a Full-Time Elementary Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. Brightside is a unique educational initiative fueled by curiosity, nature and play. We are seeking a dedicated educator to join our team and provide an inspiring educational experience for 4-10 children ranging from preschool to 5th grade. Our educational philosophy is deeply influenced by relational education, emphasizing lifelong learning, respect, excellence, and joy. Please send your applications to sarajoshto@gmail.com with Subject: Elementary Teacher at Brightside
Expectations:
- Embrace and implement the Charlotte Mason philosophy and pedagogy, which emphasizes the importance of immersive literature, nature study, and hands-on learning. Her ideas are based on the belief that children are born persons with their own unique personalities, interests, and abilities.
- Model habits of respect, excellence, and joy in all interactions.
- Explore CM's original writings to enhance teaching methods.
- Maintain classroom cleanliness and order.
- Cultivate an environment of kindness and calm, focusing on aiding students in mastery.
- Promote a discrimination-free learning environment.
- Serve as a role model in speech, mannerism, discipline, dress, and performance.
- Be comfortable with a curriculum that uses few textbooks and requires teachers to master and teach their subjects without the usual educational aids and lesson guides.
Training & Meetings:
- Participate in Charlotte Mason Institute’s CORE training, an 8-week program with weekly assignments and discussions (schedule based on hire date, costs will be covered by us).
- Access resources from Alveary, including tutorials and webinars.
- Attend inservice days and training sessions as required.
- Complete CPR and abuse training.
- Engage in Parent Training events and regular tutor meetings.
Lesson Planning:
- Collaborate on lesson planning, following the CM-inspired Alveary curriculum.
- Plan lessons one week in advance and communicate adjustments promptly.
- Implement the Method of a Lesson.
- Instruct in many areas of study, covering 12-16 subjects a week, in addition to cultivating habits such as attention, courtesy, honesty, thoroughness, accuracy, and punctuality.
Evaluation:
- Collaborate with the Director or consultant to evaluate and enhance teaching methods.
- Maintain an open-door policy for parents and Board members.
Substitutes:
- Coordinate substitutes when necessary.
- Ensure substitutes have lesson plans and required materials.
- Follow guidelines for substitute payments.
Communication:
- Maintain regular communication with parents through emails and parent conferences.
- Respond promptly to parent/tutor/Director/board communication.
Administering Examinations:
- Assist with evaluating Alveary exam questions, administering exams, and grading exams.
- Utilize designated days for grading and communication.
Atmosphere:
- Foster an atmosphere of respect, excellence, and joy.
- Align with Brightside’s values and guidelines.
Requirements:
- Candidates must have a commitment to education and learning, love learning, hold the authority of teacher, and know or demonstrate an eagerness to come to know Charlotte Mason’s philosophy of education.
- Candidates must be willing and eager to live in a community by leading with gratitude, making and keeping commitments, being honest, and always hospitable.
- Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree; a teaching certificate is not required.
- Demonstrated experience with and love for children.
- Passion for lifelong learning.
Brightside Provides the Following:
- Separate housing is available for candidates who prefer to live on-site and can be included as part of the compensation package.
- A curriculum outline based upon CMI’s Alveary, with adjustments as needed.
- Advice on curriculum and scheduling.
- All training and videos in Alveary.
- Tutor training and payment for any required training.
- Excellent training and expectation-setting.
- Regular feedback and support.
- All necessary furniture and supplies for the classroom.
- Consulting as needed.
- An uplifting and encouraging community passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students, families, and one another.
CA: An At Will State
As an at-will state, we operate on a trial basis for the first 30 days. If for some reason the relationship is not mutually beneficial, there is freedom for either party to end it.
If you have a passion for education, a love for children, delight in learning, reading, and studying, and if you are developing a passion for Charlotte Mason’s philosophy, we invite you to apply!
Please send your applications to sarajoshto@gmail.com with Subject: Elementary Teacher at Brightside
VA
Charlotte’s Circle
This group was created for Charlotte Mason families to have a nurturing community to grow with - children and moms alike. To help achieve this goal we meet out of doors every Thursday throughout the year at local parks for free play, hikes, sharing of riches, field trips, and more.
As a dedicated homeschooling meetup group in Northern Virginia, we value the strong relationships we've built with our community over the years. It's more than meeting once a week. We seek to do life together.
Cranston, RI
Bookclub
Looking to start a bookclub group in RI
Bloomington, MN
Wildwood Homeschool Collective
Wildwood Homeschool Collective is a low-cost learning community designed to help you nurture your child's mind, body, and spirit. Our homeschool collective offers a weekly co-op and an outdoor, all-weather adventure group (coming soon). We follow the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education and we are committed to discipling our children and helping them grow into capable, kind, courageous, and resilient children. Collectively, we offer a feast of ideas, activities, academics, and outdoor skills training to help our children form relationships with God, self, community, and creation.