We're Hiring!

We’d love to talk to you if you possess:

• Recognized teacher training
• A willingness to be more of an observer than a doer among learners
• An innovative and entrepreneurial spirit
• A deep curiosity about life
• The spirit of a person who “marches to the beat of their own drum”
• Familiarity with and a commitment to anti-bias and anti-racist (ABAR) pedagogy
• A love for learning with a passion for the process of learning versus simply the outcome
• Training in project-based and/or experiential learning practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance community

This is a position for an inspired and independent learner who can work within our framework under the guidance of the Program Director and/or Founder; someone who likes to collaborate, experiment, evaluate and continue to improve; someone who has a deep respect for all children, believing that each human has genius within; and someone who is a flexible problem-solver. It is essential that this person can learn fast, loves to work hard, and is excited about innovation in education.

Essential job functions:

• The Guide will be working in a multi-age studio
• Guides are expected to lead Socratic discussions each morning, inspire our heroes to explore, be curious, and take ownership of their learning, monitor learner progress on our self-paced curriculum, and create life-oriented projects (Quests) that nurture student curiosity and culminate in learning exhibitions for the Acton community
• The Guides main role will be to move learners on a journey to understand and develop their most precious gifts, discover their deepest passions, and explore how to use these passions to serve others in a meaningful way that brings them joy
• Affirm students, holding them accountable to their promises and to deliver the best work they can do as they discover and pursue their calling
• Create meaningful learning exhibitions, ceremonies, and celebrations that reinforce the rules of engagement, and personal and group covenants to provide and strengthen a safe learning community
• Act as a role model as an independent learner on a Hero’s Journey
• Launch and lead Socratic discussions
• Guide Quests (projects), including daily challenges and curating world-class examples
• Maintain Studio supplies and environment, and set up Studio as inspiration for learning
• Incorporate self-directed materials and small group lessons into Core Skills work time
• Observe and track each learner’s progress
• Encourage young learners to track their progress and create portfolios to show parents, peers, and apprenticeship employers what they can do
• Uphold promises to learners, parents and fellow Guides made in relational covenants
• Pass along each of these responsibilities to the learners as quickly as possible, to allow them to lead themselves
• Thoughtfully observe (and document) each child as an individual and the group as a whole to help inspire them along their personal and group journey
• Embody a growth mindset and incorporate it into all aspects of the program including the Guides own personal development

Additional Requirements

• Teaching certification / training
• CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)
• Pass a background check

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Pay: $20 per hour 

If you're interested in one of our open positions, start by applying here and attaching your resume. 

We’d love to talk to you if you: 

• Are experienced, kind, warm, creative, and observant 
• Are excited to grow and learn alongside children and colleagues
• Love to sing and tell stories
• Are curious and aware of your surroundings
• Are an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit 
• Are familiar with and belief in anti-bias and anti-racist (ABAR) pedagogy
• Are dedicated to the well-being of children, families, the human community, and the greater than human community we are a part of

Essential job functions / requirements:

• Minimum 2 years experience teaching with groups children 2-11 years old, including teaching experience in an outdoor, nature based setting
• Ability to assess development of children in care
• Ability to implement emergency response plans in unexpected events
• Ability to uphold safety guidelines, rules, and land regulation
• Strong interpersonal communication skills 
• Ability to hold boundaries for children and adults
• Supervision & mentorship of assistant teachers
• Storytelling abilities
• Willingness to sing joyfully
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Comfortable sitting on the ground and getting dirty.
• Comfortable handling insects and other small creatures.
• Interested in further growth in naturalist studies and mentoring
• Physically fit, able to crouch, dig, climb, hike, and carry up to 40lbs
• Thoughtfully observe (and document) each child as an individual and the group as a whole to help inspire them along their personal and group journey 
• Embody a growth mindset and incorporate it into all aspects of the program including the Guides own personal development 

The ideal candidate will have some of the following skills and/or experience:

• Basic use of hand tools (knife, hand saw, rope, sewing needles, etc
• Basic fire tending and safety skills
• Basic tracking skills
• Background in or familiar with Waldorf Education
• Familiarity with native and naturalized plants

Additional Requirements:

• Minimum 12 units completed in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or equivalent field courses 
• Completion of or willingness to complete a minimum of Level Two Forest School Educator training
• Recognized teacher training
• CPR/First Aid certification 
• Pass a background check

Job Type: Full-time (32-40 hrs/week)

Pay: $18-$20 per hour 

If you're interested in one of our open positions, start by applying here and attaching your resume. 

  We’d love to talk to you if you:

• Are a natural at leading groups of children
• Project a kind, warm, and friendly vibe
• Prefer a role that involves a lot of movement vs. sitting
• Can commit to being present EVERYDAY from  3p-5:30p, Monday – Friday
• Need a part-time job to compliment other parts of      your life
• Are open to learning a new humanity-centered approach to learning
• Have an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit

Essential Job Functions:

• Actively supervise children
• Lead engaging activities
• Help to maintain studio (classroom) culture, paying      particular attention to the needs of learners
• Be professional and positive in all dealings with      children and parents
• Exercise good judgment 
• Prioritize safety and care for the physical environment

This is a position for an independent learner who can work with little direct guidance; someone who likes to collaborate, experiment, evaluate and continually improve; someone who has a deep respect for all children believing that each human has genius within; and someone who is a flexible problem-solver. 

Additional Requirements:

• CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)
• Pass a background check
• Have the physical capacity to work with      preschool/kindergarten-aged children

To apply, please email your resume and answers to the following questions to info@thelabschoolofmemphis.com:

1. How does working an aftercare program fit into your life?

2. What hobbies/interests could you bring to our aftercare program? (doesn’t have to be an area where you are professionally trained)

3. What are three things you think every aftercare program should have?

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17 per hour