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NSW
Group for parents and students
Hunter Region (NSW Australia) CM Network
Network for Charlotte Mason educating parents in the Hunter Valley (including Newcastle) region of NSW to connect through in-person reading groups, nature outings and to discuss future group learning options.
San Jose, CA
Event for parents
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
Bernville, PA
Group for parents
Monthly Online Support
Hello! My name is Heather VanHanxleden, and I’ve been a homeschool mom of eight since 2001. I’m also a certified life coach!
I offer support and encouragement through bi-weekly emails to homeschooling moms at all stages of their journey. In these emails, I share valuable coaching tips I’ve gathered over the years. Additionally, I host a monthly one-hour call where we discuss a range of homeschooling topics. I also offer complimentary coaching sessions during available time slots for anyone interested.
I would love to add you to my bi-weekly email list! This group is not exclusive to the CM homeschooling method—it’s open to all homeschooling moms.
Thank you for considering signing up! If you have any questions, feel free to call or text me at (717) 673-7889 or email me at hvlifecoach@gmail.com.
Looking forward to connecting with you!
Odessa, TX
Group for parents and students
Odessa/Midland Charlotte Mason Families
Charlotte Mason Families in the Odessa/Midland, TX area. We live life together doing nature studies weekly, mother culture/book studies monthly, and other activities. We are here to support each other.
We also do weekly math concept workshops in the CM method.
Bloomington, MN
Group for parents and students
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.
Yucaipa, CA
Group for parents
Veni et Vide Charlotte Mason Guild
Are you a CM family who desires community, growth, and support on your CM journey? We are a small group of moms looking to expand an ongoing Charlotte Mason & Classical education reading circle near Redlands CA, that aims to meet monthly to encourage each other and discuss scheduled readings, CM philosophy, and mother culture.
As home-educating families dedicated to implementing Charlotte Mason’s philosophy in our homes, we aim to encourage each other in this education of atmosphere, discipline, and a life. Like a medieval guild, which was an association of artisans who oversaw the practice of their trade or craft in a particular area and aimed to uphold common goals of quality and agreed standards, we hope to gather around a shared interest in CM to improve our knowledge and educational craft, and to affirm best practices for those principles in a variety of family contexts.
All levels of understanding are encouraged and welcomed! In alignment with Charlotte Mason’s Philosophy, this group will uphold a biblical worldview, affirming that the Word of God is true and serves as the foundation of our beliefs. We affirm the Apostles and Nicene Creeds. We are not aiming to blend neo-classical methods (ages and stages, such as the popular Classical Conversations formula) with Charlotte Mason, but see her as a unique participant in a deep, rich, living, diverse, classical tradition that we can also engage with and create community around.
Our hope is to connect with other families in our area who want to know more and share commitment to this educational method through activities such as a parents/moms study group (reading, discussing, and applying CM's volumes and other related education books), nature study, and educational outings. *with more interest and participation this group can expand to include a broader range of enrichment/activities*
Although we do make space for unexpected circumstances, moms attending at least 75% of study group meetings per term is the ideal minimum requirement for participation, as well as doing any agreed assigned readings.
"Veni et Vide" or, "Come and See" for yourself the rich and beautiful education of an atmosphere, discipline, and life with us! Contact for current meeting details.
PA
Group for parents and students
Charlotte Mason Nature Study Club – Montgomery Country
We are a Nature Study Group meeting on Monday and Tuesday afternoons in Montgomery Country for nature hikes and scouting. It is my goal as a homeschool mom to let my young children explore nature for as many hours as possible. I hope you will join us!
Colonial Heights, VA
Group for parents and students
Amblewood Homeschool Co-op
🌻Are you looking for a homeschool co-op that offers more time in nature, a safe Christian environment, and support for your homeschooling journey? Amblewood Homeschool Co-op might be the perfect fit for you! We offer affordable classes to cover a wide variety of subjects in the Charlotte Mason style of education, free mother culture book club, family campouts, and more. Contact me for a private tour and learn more about how our co-op can support your family!
🍄Amblewood Homeschool Co-op would be a good fit for ages 6 and up elementary students. Younger and older siblings are welcome! This is not a drop off program, a parent is required to stay for the duration of their student’s class.
🌿If you’re not up for classes but you are interested in our free activities for parents and families, let me know and I’ll add you to my list to be notified as more info comes out!
🐞Alicia: 919-623-7069
🌲www.thereach.online/amblewood
Chino, CA
Group for parents and students
Nature Study by Old Forest School
Old Forest School exists to bring the Charlotte Mason method of education into community experiences. As the founder, I aim to build relationships with and encourage families currently homeschooling or considering it.
NATURE STUDY | FRIDAYS, 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | FAMILY RATE: $80
We currently offer Nature Study in Chino, CA. We do four seasons a year. Visit our webpage to learn more.
Bowie, MD
Group for parents and students
Little Explorers Nature Club
Little Explorers Nature Club, designed for children aged 2-8, offers Charlotte Mason-inspired outdoor sessions that ignite curiosity and promote learning.
Our semi-structured "learn, play & explore" sessions present children with a new nature theme each week! Each session includes storytime, hands-on activities such as crafts, experiments, or a theme-related physical activity, and plenty of time to play and explore.
Little Explorers Nature Club meets on Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm at various locations, including parks, trails, beaches, and nature centers in Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties, all within 30 minutes of Bowie, MD.
Check available sessions on our website: www.littleexplorersnatureclub.com
Stone Mountain, GA
Group for parents and students
Piano Lessons in Atlanta, GA
🎹🎶 PIANO LESSONS
Hi! I'm a homeschool mom/teacher in the Atlanta area. I am also a music teacher, and I offer piano lessons in our home. If you or someone you know is looking for a piano teacher in my area, I'd love to talk with you!
Here is the basic info:
-I have availability on Mondays and Tuesdays during the day (great for homeschool families)
-I teach in my home (Stone Mountain, just outside of Clarkston)
-30-minute individual lessons are $25
-I have a degree in Music Education
***I took this photo at the end of a piano lesson. I'm grateful to my student for happily posing for the photo and to his dad for giving permission for me to share the photo! 🙂
AZ
Group for parents
Charlotte Mason in the Desert Forum
An online space for CM educators of Arizona to connect, grow, and build community.
Group for parents
A Mother’s Growing Time
A monthly online meeting to discuss 2-3 PR or PNEU articles.
Every second Monday of the month from 19h30-20h30 Sourh African Time.
Peoria, AZ
Group for parents
West Valley CM Book Club
We are a group of home educators in the Phoenix area, reading through Charlotte Mason’s volumes and other books that align with her philosophy. We meet every other week on Mondays from September to May, and are building a great community for mothers and their families to grow in.
Burlington, ON
Group for parents and students
Rooted in Riches Homeschool Community of Burlington/Oakville, Ontario
We are the beginnings of a group of families dedicated to homeschooling using the Charlotte Mason philosophy. Our goal is to connect with other parents and families who share this educational approach, offering fellowship and support as we explore CM methods together.
We hope to gather as moms periodically to learn and grow and encourage one another as CM mothers and educators as well as to help build smaller communities of parent educators and children in the area who will meet on a weekly basis to learn together with a CM approach, each parent presenting a portion of the feast to our children.
If this sounds like something you're interested in learning more about, we’d love to hear from you.
Group for parents
Alveary Grove
At Alveary Grove we are team of Charlotte Mason educators based in Southern- Africa. We are dedicated to supporting homeschooling and gospel centered parenthood. We host book studies, homeschooling support groups and mentorships, as well as member-led workshops. Alveary Grove is a online community that provides an enriching and engaging environment aimed at building strong local relationships.
Harare, Harare Province
Group for parents
A Thinking Love Book Study
We are a book study group that is going through Charlotte Mason's works and related living books.
Waupun, WI
Group for parents and students
Nature Study group
This group meets weekly outside for a short object lesson, observation, and nature journaling. We mostly follow the AO topic rotation.
Virginia Beach, VA
Group for parents and students
Virginia Beach CM Co-Op (Launching Fall 2024)
A community of families pursuing the true and good life through a CM lifestyle and education. This co-op will not be “enrichment” but it will feature the parts of the CM feast best done in community and often overlooked in the hustle of normal life. Included within this group is a mama book club reading through CM's volumes and related books. Applications are open on a rolling basis and admission is available between each term.
Scotia, NY
Group for parents
Charlotte Mason reading group
A group dedicated to reading through Charlotte Mason's volumes. Monthly meetings are held to discuss scheduled readings, her philosophy, and how to implement her methods in the lives of our families. We meet in the Scotia/Glenville, NY area.
*Note: we are currently on summer break for July and August, but will resume our meetings in September 2024*
OH
Living Books Library for parents and students
Families United Lending Library
A living books lending library catering to homeschool families.
West Point, NY
Group for parents and students
West Point, NY ~ Charlotte Mason friends
Looking for a Charlotte Mason friend? Come join us for nature walks & other adventures : )
Mansfield, TX
Group for parents and students
Last Child In The Woods
We are a group of homeschool families who meet once a week on Thursday mornings at 10 AM at Elmer Oliver Nature Park in Mansfield, TX.
During the summer we take a break from nature hikes, and meet occasionally at splash pads.
We also have periodic tea parties and Shakespeare chats planned by group members.
We have a private Facebook page where we post our events: "Last Child in the Woods a Charlotte Mason Nature Study & Exploration Group"
If you are in the DFW area, we would love for you to join us!
Tucson, AZ
Group for parents
Tucson Charlotte Mason Community
This community is for Christian moms interested in understanding and applying Charlotte Mason’s philosophy. All levels of understanding are welcome! In alignment with Charlotte Mason’s philosophy, this group will adhere to a biblical worldview that the Bible is God’s Word and the final authority for our lives.
Attending at least three study group meetings each semester is the minimum requirement for participation in this community. Participation in any additional activities that occur is encouraged but optional. This group is not a co-op or school, and it is not about one specific curriculum. At this time, joining is free.
The group's purpose is threefold.
1) To equip moms to understand and apply Charlotte Mason’s philosophy of education.
2) To read through Charlotte Mason’s volumes in a study group.
3) To build a community of friendship and camaraderie between Tucson Christian families who use the Charlotte Mason method. This includes sharpening each other in the study group discussions and implementing her method in group activities.