We’d love to talk to you if you possess:
- 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 belief in 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
A degree in education is not necessary. If you have launched a business or not-for-profit organization or led a major project, these are also suitable qualifications.
This is a position for an inspired and independent learner who can work within the framework of the Acton model 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 to understand the Acton approach on a deep, philosophical level.
Essential job functions:
- The Guide will be working in a multi-age studio of elementary-aged children
- 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:
- CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)
- Pass a background check
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Pay: $18-$20 per hour
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