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Teacher / Guide (Elementary School) at Acton Academy Silicon Valley

Description:

Do you want to change the world? Are you passionate about fostering a love of learning in others through creativity, insightful questioning, and real-life applications? Join our mission-driven, world-class team at Acton Academy Silicon Valley and be part of one of the world’s most innovative schools.

Acton Academy Silicon Valley Overview:

Founded in 2021, Acton Academy Silicon Valley is a private independent-school and learner-driven community committed to helping each person find their calling and make a difference. We are part of the larger Acton Academy Global Network or over 300 schools that are each independently owned & operated. We blend the Montessori method with Socratic guiding, hands-on experiential quests, and interactive technology, all rooted in the Hero’s Journey framework. Acton Academy Silicon Valley is located in Redwood City.

Our Approach:

At Acton Academy Silicon Valley, we have mixed-aged classrooms called studios, promoting self-paced learning rather than grade levels. Our real-world quests culminate in public exhibitions of learning instead of test scores and report cards. Students are empowered to take charge of their learning journey.

Position: Early Elementary Studio (Ages 5-7) and/or Elementary School Studio Apprentice Teacher (Guide) (Ages 7-12) We are seeking a part-time Apprentice Guide / Teacher to work with our learners in our Elementary School Studios. Our Guides have the opportunity to grow quickly and take on a leadership role on our campus.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support lead Guide/ Teacher and help young people on their independent journey of lifelong learning by asking insightful questions.

- Lead Socratic discussions and work with the Acton Academy SV learning design, processes, and systems.

- Equip our Learners to explore and take ownership of their learning, monitor progress, and create life-oriented projects that nurture curiosity.

- Commit to personal and professional growth by attending self-paced online and in-person offsite training.

Commitments:

Your promises to us:

- Encourage every child to prepare for their “calling” that will change the world.

- Show up prepared and on time during our school calendar.

- Emphasize “learning to be,” “learning to know,” and “learning to do.”

- Encourage children to find answers to their own questions.

- Respect each child’s pace and allow opportunities for success and failure.

- Ask questions that foster truth-seeking and discipline.

- Be a role model without providing all the answers.

Our promises to you:

- Support your personal Hero’s Journey.

- Foster open communication between you and the parents.

- Provide pre-start training for your first quarter in the studio.

- Offer a full review every three months.

- Maintain a work environment that supports team spirit, open communication, honor, work-life balance, and ongoing training and development.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

- Experience coaching mixed-age groups of young people.

- Ability to implement and execute projects and gamify challenges.

- Experience with coaching or mentoring and systematizing processes is a plus.

- Passion for innovative educational opportunities.

- Deep curiosity and readiness to learn and work hard.

- Proficiency with online learning.

- Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills.

- Entrepreneurial thinking.

- Avid reader.

- Trust in young people’s ability to learn independently.

- Kind-hearted and tough-minded.

- Independent worker with a calm demeanor.

- Montessori or Reggio background is a plus.

Job Type: Part-time (25-30 hours)

Pay: $25-$40/hr

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday, some Saturday’s for special school events.

Work Setting: In-person

Work Location: In-person at Acton Academy Silicon Valley in Redwood City

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