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Career Advice | Rules of Engagement Mary Anne Lewis Cusato offers four principles and practices to foster community and focus in the classroom. https://bit.ly/4ghnNGP

DO YOU HAVE A GENUINE DESIRE TO BUILD A GREAT SCHOOL? Great schools are built on the shoulders of great teachers and staff, not just a magnificent building. A genuine desire for success means hiring individuals who share your vision, investing in their growth,👌and ensuring they have the right tools to inspire and educate with passion. Now let me ask you, "Do you have a genuine desire to build a great school?" If yes, 👇 Take a look at the following; 1. Get the Right Team:✅ Surround yourself with passionate and skilled educators and staff who share your vision for excellence. A great team is the backbone of a successful school. 2. Invest in Them:🫶 Provide continuous training, support, and growth opportunities. When your team thrives, your school thrives. 3. Develop a Strong Curriculum:✍️ Ensure your curriculum is forward-thinking and tailored to equip students with real-world skills. 4. Foster a Positive Learning Environment: 🎓 Create an environment where students feel safe, encouraged, and inspired to learn. 5. Build Strong Relationships with Parents:🤝 Engage parents as partners in their children’s education. Their support strengthens your school community. Dear school owner, let’s make a difference! Barr. Doris Chinedu-Okoro ©️The Teacher’s Teacher. ✍️

Finding the right teacher for your center can feel overwhelming, but your perfect candidate might be closer than you think. Tap into your network—family, staff, friends, and community—to help uncover potential team members who align with your values and vision. When you leverage these connections, you’re not just hiring; you’re building a stronger, more unified team. 🌟 #ChildCareHiring #BuildYourTeam #ChildCareGenius #LeadershipDevelopment

🚨 One Bad Hire Can Throw Off Your Entire Team 🏈 The Aaron Rodgers saga with the Jets is a prime example of how one decision can impact an entire organization. 💡 👉 They invested big, adjusted their game plan, and placed their faith in the future. 💥 Then came the injury, and everything unraveled. The team scrambled, morale dipped, and expectations shattered. In business, a bad hire can feel the same: ❌ Derails momentum ❌ Impacts team chemistry ❌ Forces costly and time-consuming pivots ✅ The lesson? Always prioritize finding the right fit for your culture, goals, and mission. Hiring isn’t just about filling a role; it’s about building a winning team for the long haul. 🏆 Build wisely, play smart, and always keep the endgame in sight. As we build the team up here LINQ want come join me at a place doing impactful work with school district working towards a better future? Great opportunity to jump in before our FY kicks off in January! #Leadership #Hiring #TeamSuccess https://lnkd.in/gZBs9R7M

Imagine you could take one teacher and split them into two, with one focused on delivering the curriculum and the other focused on differentiation and student development... Our unique co-teaching model in the elementary grades does just that. The collaboration between Subject Expert Teachers (SETs) and Learning Expert Teachers (LETs) create a classroom experience that enhances outcomes for students and teachers. While the SETs deliver subject specific, content-rich lessons, the LET is able to focus on differentiation, interventions, and connecting all of the subjects together to ensure every student is learning to the best of their ability. Learn more about the benefits of this model here: https://lnkd.in/gZwfAvWG Interested in being a founding LET at our new campus in Bothell, WA? Check out our new openings: https://lnkd.in/gHkktPpR #TeachingAndLearning #Differentiation #CoTeaching

Looking to build a dream team at your school? 🌟 Having top-notch support staff is a game-changer for any educational environment. Here are a few tip-top practices for schools aiming to attract and keep the best talent: 🌱 Grow Your Own - Consider developing talent from within. Offer training opportunities to existing staff who show potential. By investing in their growth, you're more likely to retain committed individuals. 🤝 Forge Strong Relationships - Building a sense of community and support goes a long way. When staff feel valued and part of a team, they stick around. Regular check-ins and recognising achievements can foster loyalty and satisfaction. 🔄 Feedback Loops - Create channels for open communication. Staff should feel comfortable sharing their ideas and feedback. It's a win-win; they feel heard, and you get on-the-ground insights to improve processes. 📚 Continuous Professional Development - Provide access or signpost to relevant training. By doing so, you reassure staff of their career pathways within the school, keeping them engaged and motivated. 🔍 Be Transparent - Make your processes are clear and inclusive. This shows your commitment to fairness and attracts a wider range of candidates. Remember, the little things can make the biggest difference. It's about creating an environment where support staff are not just seen as help, but as crucial members of your school's family. Keen to discuss how we can make this happen for your school? Drop a comment below or visit stepintoteaching.co.uk to find out how we can assist. #EducationalStaffing #SupportStaff #StepIntoTeaching

I talk about our Corporate Work Study program all the time - how it impacts our students and families, as well as the companies and organizations that partner with us locally and nationally. Take a moment to watch this video from our Portland school - De La Salle North Catholic High School. #cristoreynetwork #collegegoing #innovationineducation #workforcedevelopment #schoolsthatwork #toandthrough

Community Science is hiring. Are you motivated to use your knowledge and skills as part of a team that uses scientific knowledge and methods along with lived experience to change systems and communities so they are more equitable and promote collective well-being? Are you a self-motivated learner who is never satisfied with what you know and your impact? Do you embrace the complexity of social change and believe it's your place to work with government agencies, foundations, and other nonprofits, corporations, and grassroots community organizations to make that change? Do you recognize that change and professional success come from focus and commitment? Most of all, when you see a problem or injustice, do you seek to address it? Would you like to use your knowledge and communication skills to make a difference? *Director of Business Operations *Senior Associate for Equitable Community Development

⏳ What if you had more time to focus on your students? Running a school is a full-time job, but handling recruitment, operations, and strategy doesn’t have to be. Let UrgentOps take the load off so you can focus on what truly matters—leading your school and shaping young minds. 🔧 We’ll handle the behind-the-scenes work while you lead with vision. #SchoolOperations #CharterSchools #UrgentOps