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The Learning Community, a public charter school, seeks candidates interested in being part of a dynamic team that will design and implement our middle grades, extending the Calkins workshop model and expanding our talented support team.

New team members will have a unique opportunity to work with nationally-known experts such as Donna Santman in the middle grades as well as our talented internal team!

The Learning Community, an innovative K-8 charter school with 88% poverty rate, 79% English language learners and high student achievement, is proving that poverty is not a barrier to success.

We are accepting applications now through February 2010. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

Anticipated openings for Fall 2010:
middle grades director
administrative assistant
7th grade teachers
teaching partners
reading specialist
case manager
certified nursing assistant
special education assistant

Through their commitment to our families and our school's mission, every one of our team members creates and supports an environment for exploration, leadership and learning for both students and themselves. We are serious about proving that poverty is not a barrier to student success. We know that every student has an important story to tell.

To FIND OUT MORE about us, go to: http://www.thelearningcommunity.com

To arrange a VISIT to the school, contact: andrena@thelearningcommunity.com

To apply, please send resumes to:
Middle Grades Team
The Learning Community
21 Lincoln Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863

We will schedule interviews throughout the year on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please. The Learning Community is an EOE/AA.