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Our Neighborhood Holacracy Internship
Our Neighborhood Child Development Center (ONCDC) adopted Holacracy in 2016 and now we are offering a unique opportunity to learn Holacracy by working with us! Interns will take on roles, attend meetings, and learn the Holacracy constitution. As an intern you will take on 2-3 roles to do work in our organization. You will do…
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Our Neighborhood Child Development Center (ONCDC) has an internship program! We are looking for energetic, open-minded interns to help foster curiosity, authenticity, and respect with young children. An Our Neighborhood intern should love working with children and believe that young children are competent individuals worthy of a loving, engaging environment. As an intern, you will…
Read MoreMore about the Interview Process
Step 1: Apply Our interview starts with a few questions via email. If you apply through indeed they are a part of the process, and if you reach out directly a member of the hiring team will send them your way. How do you believe children learn best? What do you think are the benefits…
Read MoreCircle of Security Parenting™ Group
Over eight weeks you will learn Circle of Security Parenting™ (COSP) a research-based approach to secure attachment in parenting. This is a reflective model that requires participation. Individuals must commit to attend each of the 90 minute sessions. What will you learn about? Circle of Security Parenting™ was developed by Circle of Security International as…
Read MoreOur Neighborhood Benefits
Health Insurance Our Neighborhood provides group health insurance through Anthem HealthKeepers. Our Neighborhood contributes 75% of the teacher’s premium and the team member is responsible for the remaining 25%. If desired, teachers can select to add their spouse or dependents to the Our Neighborhood group health plan. Our Neighborhood contributes 50% toward the health plans…
Read MoreCatchphrase – What could you try instead?
Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right words to say. These catch phrases can help by offering you go-to phrases in stressful situations. What could you try instead? Context: Your child is working on opening their water cup. As you watch, they try twisting the lid, biting the cup, and shaking it; all attempts to…
Read MoreCatchphrase – How can you help?
Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right words to say. These catch phrases can help by offering you go-to phrases in stressful situations. How can you help? Context: Looking across the playground, you see someone who needs help with something. You naturally want to help them. Instead, you resist the urge. This is an…
Read MoreCatchphrase – You did it!
Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right words to say. These catch phrases can help by offering you go-to phrases in stressful situations. You did it! Children are constantly working hard in so many different ways to learn new things. As young children are experiencing new challenges for the first time in life, it…
Read MoreCatchphrase – Were you hoping that if you screamed, the plan would change?
Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right words to say. These catch phrases can help by offering you go-to phrases in stressful situations. Were you hoping that if you screamed, the plan would change? Context: You are setting a limit with a friend. They can wear their shoes, or they can carry them. Those…
Read MoreCancel the performance! Help your child stay engaged while keeping your sanity.
Do you ever find yourself exhausted at the end of the day? You spent all day thinking of ways to keep your child “occupied?” Maybe you’re thinking that your job as a parent means you need to constantly provide activities and materials for your child. Good news! You’ve been spending all of your time to…
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