The Majuro Cooperative School
Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

P.O. Box 81, Majuro, MH 96960
Telephone (692) 625-3144
Facsimile (692) 625-3719
e-mail: coopschl@ntamar.net


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Majuro Cooperative School's Marshallese Language Arts Teacher
Jennifer Elcar
Wins"Teacher of the Year"in the Marshall Islands!


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Exciting Employment Opportunities at Majuro Cooperative School

Job openings for teachers for the 2011-12 school year are as follows
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Contracts begin in August and are for two years.   Travel and housing is provided, in addition to a living allowance and salary.   Contact Kathy Stratte at coopschl@ntamar.net    Certification and previous experience is desirable.

****All positions are filled for the 2011-2012 school year, but please continue to check this website for possible openings or contact the principal for further information.

JOB OPENING FOR 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR:

PRINCIPAL FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GRADES PRESCHOOL THROUGH 8TH GRADE

*The Majuro Cooperative School, seeks a principal for the elementary school (preschool through 8th grade). Responsibilities include directing curriculum and instruction; insuring ongoing accreditation requirements are met; managing and supporting teaching and support staff; developing and overseeing $850,000 annual budget; grant-writing and grants management; working with Board of Directors and PTA; working directly with students; and representing the school to the community. Desired qualifications include masters degree in education with a minimum of seven years of teaching experience; a demonstrated ability to lead and supervise; and management experience in a school or NGO. Strong candidates shall also have had experience living and working in a developing country, cross cultural experience, successful and varied grant writing and fundraising experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Salary and benefits depend on experience; housing and airfare included. Three year contract.

*The Majuro Cooperative High School seeks a science teacher. Responsibilities include teaching high school students chemistry, biology and technology. Desired qualifications include a teaching certificate and two years of teaching experience. Strong candidates shall also have had experience living and working in a developing country and/or cross cultural experience. Salary and benefits depend on experience; housing and airfare included. Two year contract.  Please send letter of interest and resume to Becky Lathrop at  majurocoophs@yahoo.com.  

*The Majuro Cooperative Elementary School seeks a 2nd grade teacher.  Desired qualifications include a teaching certificate with strong background in balanced literacy, guided reading, and two years of teaching experience. Strong candidates shall also have had experience living and working in a developing country and/or cross cultural experience, and working with English language learners. Salary and benefits depend on experience; housing and airfare included. Two year contract.  Please send letter of interest and resume to Kathy Stratte at coopschl@ntamar.net.   




*Applications should include a detailed curriculum vita, copies of academic qualifications, indication of possible starting date, and available references from three most recent employers/supervisors. Please visit our website for information about the Majuro Cooperative School. We are a US accredited school through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

MCS Staff Handbook 2011-2012
MCS High School Handbook for Parents and Teachers 2011-2012 School Year
MCS Elementary and Middle School Handbook for Parents and Teachers 2011-2012 School Year

MCS Calendar for the 2011-12 school year.pdf
Majuro Cooperative School Registration Materials for 2011-2012 School year

Reply to:

Kathy Stratte, Superintendent
Majuro Cooperative School
PO Box 81
Majuro, Marshall Islands 96960
Republic of the Marshall Islands
e-mail: coopschl@ntamar.net
Telephone: 692-625-3144
Fax: 692-625-3719
Website: http://www.majurocooperativeschool.org


Job opportunities occasionally open up over the course of the school year. At this time, however, the Majuro Cooperative School is fully staffed. If you would like to be considered for any future openings, especially for the 2010-2011 school year, please contact:

kathy

Kathy Stratte, Elementary and Middle School Principal
P.O. Box 81, Majuro, MH 96960
Telephone (692) 625-3144
Facsimile (692) 625-3719
e-mail: coopschl@ntamar.net

becky Becky Lathrop, High School Principal
P.O. Box 81, Majuro, MH 96960
Telephone (692) 625-3144
Facsimile (692) 625-3719
e-mail: rwlathrop@msn.com

MCS 2011-2012 School Year Staff Handbook

Current teaching staff and qualifications:

Kathy Stratte, Superintendent and P-8 Principal, M.Ed. Elementary Education and Special Education, US certified, Preschool through 12th grade Special Ed. and 1-8 Elementary, RMI certified

Becky Lathrop, High School Principal, M.Ed, Integrating Technology in the Classroom; US certified Math and Art, 7-12th grade, RMI certified

Jennifer Bristow, Special Education and Learning Resource, P-6,  B.A. Education, US certified Special Education

Robin Seru, Preschool,  RMI provisional certification, AA degree in Early Childhood in progress

Mere Tamanisau, Kindergarten, RMI provisional certification, AA degree in Early Childhood in progress

Bonnie Schultz-Lorentzen, First Grade, BA in History, B.Ed in Primary and Intermediate Education, Canada certified, RMI certified

Kim Blanton, Second Grade, BA Education, US certified K-6, RMI certified

Jeff Clark, 3rd  Grade, BA Education, US certified K-6, RMI certified

Waisake Savu, 4th Grade, BA in Education in progress, RMI provisional certification

Krista Howell, 5th Grade, BA Education, US certified K-6, RMI certified

Alex Bellissimo, 6th Grade; BA + B.Ed in Primary/Junior Education, Canada certified, RMI certified

Sara Collings, Special Ed/LRC 7-12, 7th Grade Language Arts, BA, B.Ed in M.Ed in Special Education, certified 5-8 English and 5-12 Special Ed., RMI certified

Keith Soltman, Middle and High School English, Technology, US certified English 7-12, RMI certified

Maki Tsunamoto, 7th-12th Japanese; BA Education, Japan certified, RMI certified

David Applebaum, 9th-11th English Language Arts, Math, BA in International Development and Women's Studies, B.Ed in Primary/Junior Education, Canada certified Primary and Junior;  RMI certified

Katie Finberg, MSHS Health and Social Studies; BA Political Science, RMI certified

Raychelle Heath, 12th Grade Literature and Composition; MA Creative Writing, RMI certified

Brian Sarkozy, MSHS Social Studies, Math, Science; MA Teaching, US certified 7-12 Math and Social Studies, RMI certified

Adam Smearman, MSHS Science; M Ed. Special Education, US certified, RMI certified

Jennifer Elcar, K-10  Marshallese Studies; AS Elementary Education, RMI ceritifed

Mack Peter, K-10 Physical Education, RMI Provisional certification

Yoora Lee, P-8 Music and Art, AS Early Childhood, BA degree in progress, RMI certified

james
James West, Office Manager and substitute teacher

Manny Mercado, Financial Officer

Cece Kilma, Counseling

Teaching Assistants:    Morina Jokbata and Metha Clarence, Preschool;  Rosenor Aneo and Carla Ramos, Kindergarten; Lucinda Peter, First Grade; Risen Phillip, Second Grade; Rose Luther, Third Grade; Briton Powell, 4th Grade; Jackie Mayers, 6th Grade; Linda Henry, Rolando Anien, Jolinda Roki, Rebi Lasmus,  Kalora Hiram, Liana Revercomb, Jelyna Ritok, Special Education.

Kitchen, Maintenance, and Security:  Wilson Lakoje, Analisa Francis, Francis Asta, Benjamin Kibon, Walton Loren, Tim Timothy, Chunlin Nakamura, Jila Swain, Bettina Tokamaen, Helly  Phillip

 

robin
Robin Seru, Preschool and Pre-K Teacher
mere
Mere Tamanisau, Kindergarten Teacher
bonnie
Bonnie Schultz-Lorentzen, 1st Grade Teacher
kim
Kimberly Blanton, 2nd Grade Teacher
jeff
Jeff Clark, 3rd Grade Teacher
savu
Waisake Savu, 4th Grade Teacher
krista
Krista Howell, 5th Grade Teacher
alex
Alex Bellissimo, 6th Grade Teacher
keith
Keith Soltman, High School and Middle School English and Technology
david
David Applebaum, Grades 9-11 Language Arts, Math
katie
Katie Finberg,Middle & High School Social Studies and Health
ray
Raychelle Heath, 12th grade Literature and Composition
brian Brian Sarkozy, Middle and High School Social Studies and Math
adam Adam Smearman, Middle and High School Science
jen

Jennifer Bristow, Special Education and Learning Resource, P-6

sara

Sara Collings, Special Education, LRC 7-12, 7th Grade language Arts

maki
Maki Tsnuamoto, Japanese Teacher
Yoo-ra Lee, Music and Art Instruction
Mack Peter, Physical Education Teacher
jennifer
Jennifer Elcar, Marshallese Languages Arts (Teacher of the Year in the Marshall Islands, 2010-11)