Tuesday
May092017

We are the Bhaktivedanta Academy...

Over the last year, students and teachers have been working together to determine an identity for our school mascot. We had over 60 student submissions and via school-wide vote chose – Bhaktivedanta Academy Lions!

Monday
May082017

Bhaktivedanta Academy Hiring for 2017-18 School Year

Bhaktivedanta Academy is seeking qualified candidates who possess an enthusiasm for working with children in a highly collaborative teaching environment. If you are a self-starter who wants to be part of a mission-driven school that provides an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, we encourage you to apply for positions for the coming school year (Click below for job descriptions):

Interested applicants should review the job announcements linked above and may either scan and email the completed application along with current resume to office@bhaktischool.org or fax to 386-518-2314. 

Send all correspondence to the attention of Visvambhara Das, Head of School.

Monday
May082017

Hiring - Upper Elementary Lead Teacher

The Bhaktivedanta Academy, a spiritually-centered pre-k thru 10th grade school, located in Alachua, Florida, is seeking applicants for the position of Upper Elementary Lead Teacher for our grade 4 - 6 Montessori class.

We are seeking qualified candidates who possess an enthusiasm for working with pre-adolescent children in a highly collaborative teaching environment. If you are a self-starter who wants to be part of a mission-driven school that provides an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, we encourage you to apply.

Bhaktivedanta Academy follows a 175 day school year with time off during summer and holidays. This is a salaried full-time position that will begin in August 2017.

Qualifications:

  • ISKCON member in good standing who is committed to his/her spiritual development.

  • BA or BS minimum (M.ED, preferred).

  • Montessori EL II certification (AMS) or willingness to attain.

  • Minimum 2 years teaching experience.

  • Able to pass local, state, and federal criminal background screenings.

  • Able to speak, read, and write English fluently.

  • US citizen or possess documentation of right to work in the US.

  • Current first aid and CPR certification preferred.

Click to download the full job description and employment application.

Interested applicants should download the employment application and may either scan and email the completed application along with current resume to office@bhaktischool.org or fax to 866-944-8834. Send all correspondence to the attention of Visvambhara Das, Head of School.

Monday
May082017

Hiring - Reading Specialist

The Bhaktivedanta Academy, a spiritually-centered pre-k thru 10th grade school, located in Alachua, Florida, is seeking applicants for the position of Reading Specialist to work with our pre-kindergarten - elementary students.

We are seeking qualified candidates who possess an enthusiasm for working with young children in a highly collaborative teaching environment. If you are a self-starter who wants to be part of a mission-driven school that provides an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, we encourage you to apply.

Bhaktivedanta Academy follows a 175 day school year with time off during summer and holidays. This is a salaried part to full-time position that will begin in August 2017.

Qualifications:

  • ISKCON member in good standing who is committed to his/her spiritual development.

  • BA or BS with an MS in Reading and Literacy preferred.

  • Minimum 2 years teaching experience.

  • Able to pass local, state, and federal criminal background screenings.

  • Able to speak, read, and write English fluently.

  • US citizen or possess documentation of right to work in the US.

  • Current first aid and CPR certification preferred.

Click to download the full job description and employment application.

Interested applicants should download the employment application and may either scan and email the completed application along with current resume to office@bhaktischool.org or fax to 866-944-8834. Send all correspondence to the attention of Visvambhara Das, Head of School.

Monday
May082017

Hiring - Pre-Kindergarten Teacher’s Assistant

The Bhaktivedanta Academy, a spiritually-centered pre-k thru 10th grade school, located in Alachua, Florida, is seeking applicants for the position of Teacher’s Assistant for our pre-kindergarten/kindergarten Montessori class.

We are seeking qualified candidates who possess an enthusiasm for working with young children in a highly collaborative teaching environment. If you are a self-starter who wants to be part of a mission-driven school that provides an opportunity to grow personally and professionally, we encourage you to apply.

Bhaktivedanta Academy follows a 175 day school year with time off during summer and holidays. This is a full-time position that will begin in August 2017.

Qualifications:

  • ISKCON member in good standing who is committed to his/her spiritual development.

  • Knowledge of Montessori educational methodology or willingness to attain.

  • Prior experience working with young children in a classroom and/or daycare setting.

  • Completion of 40 clock-hour Introductory Child Care training preferred.

  • Able to pass local, state, and federal criminal background screenings.

  • Able to speak, read, and write English fluently.

  • US citizen or possess documentation of right to work in the US.

  • Current first aid and CPR certification preferred.

Click to download the full job description and employment application.

Interested applicants should download the employment application and may either scan and email the completed application along with current resume to office@bhaktischool.org or fax to 866-944-8834. Send all correspondence to the attention of Visvambhara Das, Head of School.