GUIDE POSITIONS
Positions available within: Spark (ages 4–6)
Acton Academy West is a private micro-school and learner-driven community with the mission that each person who enters its doors will find a calling and change the world. We combine elements of Montessori with Socratic guiding, hands-on experiential quests, and interactive technology. Underlying our method is an application of the Hero’s Journey, creating a lively learning environment that feels more like an adventure than school. At Acton, we have mixed-aged classrooms called studios with a self-paced learning design as opposed to grade-levels. Our real-world-oriented quests culminate in a public exhibition of learning as opposed to test scores and report cards. In all areas of Acton life, our students are empowered to be in the driver’s seat of their learning. We are looking for a smart, entrepreneurial individual who is passionate about guiding children on their independent journey of lifelong learning, and who possesses an understanding of the Hero’s Journey and the Socratic Method. If you want to learn more about our school, you can visit these websites to learn more: actonacademywest.com and high-school.actonacademywest.com
Qualifications:
Managing mixed age groups of children or young adults
Planning and implementing games and/or projects
Coaching or mentoring experience a plus
A passion for disruptive education opportunities
Deeply curious and ready to learn and work hard
Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills
Entrepreneurial thinker
Deep heart for children and trust and respect for their ability to learn and grow without heavy adult intervention
Kind-hearted and tough-minded; independent worker
Calm demeanor
Compensation: Our guides receive competitive pay, commensurate with experience.
Start Date: August 2023
How to Apply: If this sounds exciting, start your application by filling in this survey.
Contact Information: josephbynum+resume@gmail.com