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Open House April 6th, at 6:30 pm

Little River Open House

Little River Community School is having an Open House on Wednesday, April 6, at 6:30 pm geared for students in grades K-2.  Child-care and refreshments will be provided.  There will be an informal discussion about the program and the philosophy of the school and time for questions and answers.

Little River is a K-12 democratic school with a cooperative, multi-age learning environment and an 8:1 student-teacher ratio.  The school features hands-on experience, field trips, strong academic classes, and student input.

K-2 Teacher Wanted

Little River is a small, K-12 democratic school, in Canton, New York, providing strong academic classes in a multi-age setting.  We are seeking a motivated, creative, experienced teacher to work in our Youngers program (certification not required).  We are a community of teachers, parents, and students working together to facilitate our students’ quest for knowledge and understanding.  This position is in an educational environment that provides academic freedom, choices, and support. -link to job description and application

Welcome!

Little River Community School is a democratic school serving 39 students, grades K-12, in a four-classroom schoolhouse, in Canton, NY. At Little River, we have a fundamental trust in children and their inherent motivation to learn about their world.

Our approach nurtures self-motivation and is characterized by the following:

  • Multi-age groups
  • 8:1 student teacher ratio
  • Commitment to nonviolence and nondiscrimination
  • Cooperation
  • Community involvement
  • Appreciation of our natural and physical world
  • Hands-on activities

Little River is located 5 miles south of Canton on the Canton-Russell Road, 1227 County Route 25.  

Call us at (315) 379-9474 or write to us at steve@littleriverschool.org for more information.