Seeking Applicants for Two Positions at Bhaktivedanta Academy

The Bhaktivedanta Academy is a Krishna-centered educational institution located in Alachua, Florida. We serve Pre-K thru 6th grade students via a spiritually-based Montessori educational model, which focuses on the development of the whole child.

We are seeking applicants for 2 positions who have a genuine love for working with children, who like working with a team, and who are committed to devotional life.

After School Program Coordinator
Under the direction of the Head of School, the After School Program Coordinator is responsible for the staffing and on-going operations of after care and studio programs conducted weekdays from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Bhaktivedanta Academy. This is an hourly part-time position that will begin in August. Download the job description for additional details.

Teacher's Assistant - Elementary
Under the direction of the Lead Teacher, the Teacher's Assistant works cooperatively with the other members of the educational team to maintain an environment conducive to the children's academic and spiritual development. This is an hourly full-time position that will begin in August. Download the job description for additional details.

Interested applicants should download the employment application and may either scan and e-mail the completed application along with current resume to office@bhaktischool.org, FAX to 866-944-8834, or mail to P.O. Box 937, Alachua, FL 32616. Send all correspondence to the attention of Visvambhara das, Head of School.

Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, July 18th, 2012.

Kurukshetra Field Day Volunteers Needed

We hold our annual Kurukshetra Field Day at the end of every school year. It is a fun-filled day of activities that all the students really enjoy. Help us put on a great celebration by volunteering to help setup and run the various activities on Wednesday, May 30th. With your help we will be able to put on a fun-filled celebration for everyone.

Click to Sign-Up to Volunteer

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y necesita ayuda en español,  puede solicitarla llamando al 386-462-2886 (oficina).

End of Year Reminders

As the end of the 2011-12 school year comes to an end, we have a few dates for you to keep in mind:

• Teacher Appreciation Week - Ends this Friday.  Don't miss your chance to express appreciation to your child's teacher.    


• Mother's Day - Our annual Mother's Day is Friday, May 11th from 8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Please refer to the email announcements or school website for class specific times.


• 2012-13 Enrollment Agreements Due - If you have not done so already, please return your signed enrollment agreements by Friday, May 11th along with uniform order forms.


• Memorial Day Holiday - There is no school on Monday, May 28th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.


• End of Year Ceremony - Our end of year ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 31st from 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 


• Camp Kulaqua End of Year Field Trip - Our official last day of school is Friday, June 1st.  We will be celebrating by having a day of fun at Camp Kulaqua.  Be on the lookout for sign-up forms.  

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y necesita ayuda en español,  puede solicitarla llamando al 386-462-2886 (oficina).

Camp Kulaqua End Of Year Trip Announcement

Bhaktivedanta Academy's annual end of year trip to Camp Kulaqua in High Springs will be on Friday, June 1st. Friday folders will contain sign-up forms, so be on the look out for them.  If you are planning to come to Camp Kulaqua please remember to turn your forms in to the school office with payment no later then Monday, May 21st to receive the special group rate.

Please Note: there will be no school on Friday, June 1st. If you have any questions please contact the school office at 386-462-2886.

Si usted tiene alguna pregunta y necesita ayuda en español,  puede solicitarla llamando al 386-462-2886 (oficina).

Jaya Sri Radhe Dasi Joins Bhaktivedanta Academy to Lead Middle School Program

Dear Friends,

As announced last spring, Bhaktivedanta Academy has plans to expand to 7th and 8th grade in August, 2013. The start of our middle school program will be the first stage of an upper level education program that we hope to ultimately build up to allow students to remain with our school until they are ready to begin attending college. We are looking to incorporate Montessori with the International Baccalaureate Program to ensure all our students receive a well rounded educational experience in an atmosphere infused with Krishna consciousness.

In preparing for our move to middle school it became clear that our new program will only be great if we hire an individual who is not only experienced working with children in the classroom but who is also a proven organizer and inspirational figure.  I am happy to announce that we have found that person and that she has committed to join Bhaktivedanta Academy - Jaya Sri Radhe.

Jaya Sri Radhe is an experienced teacher and school administrator who has been part of the Alachua Learning Center since its inception.  She is synonymous with the summer bus tours and has been a spiritual mentor and inspiration to countless young people.  I see it as the Lord's blessing that everything has come together for Jaya Sri Radhe to join Bhaktivedanta Academy at such a crucial time in its history.  We are poised to start a venture into upper level education and I can think of no one better then her to help lead it to success.  

Jaya Sri Radhe will begin serving as a member of the Bhaktivedanta Academy staff on a part-time basis for the 2012-13 school year and will join us full-time as the middle school lead teacher and director of our upper level program starting in the summer of 2013. 

I am extremely excited to have the opportunity to work together with Jaya Sri Radhe to take Bhaktivedanta Academy to new heights. I hope you are also encouraged by this news and will be inspired to join the effort to provide a quality spiritually-based education to Srila Prabhupada's children from pre-kindergarten all the way through high school.

Please stay tuned for more information. I will be talking more about our plans in subsequent emails and gatherings.

Yours in service,