Lead Guide / Montessori Teacher

Company: Acton Academy Twin Falls
Location: Twin Falls
Posted on: July 28, 2022

Job Description:

*LEAD GUIDE for Kindergarten and Middle School Studios*

*NOTE: When applying, please follow the directions further down the description that says "Next Steps" or your application will not be considered.*

Acton Academy Twin Falls, LLC is seeking guides who are ready to change the world of education. We have an opening coming July of 2022 for our new pre-school/kindergarten studio and a middle school studio.

Do you believe that children are more powerful than we ever imagined? Do you believe that children should be the primary drivers of their learning, the architects of their own education and life's calling? Do you believe Montessori principles gives children a solid foundation for learning?

If you answered "yes!" to these questions, then we'd love to explore how you can join our team of passionate Montessorians, entrepreneurs, and innovators in a revolutionary school in Twin Falls, ID.

*A Deeper Look: *

At Acton Academy, we believe children are on a journey-what we call the hero's journey-to discover their calling/passions in life. As part of the journey, children ask themselves: "Who am I? Where am I going? How do my passions and talents connect with the world around me? How can I serve a great need and even change the world?"

Students taking charge of their own learning is integral to the journey at Acton. Acton students challenges to become the agents and primary drivers of their learning. Acton is a student-driven, self-paced school that blends Montessori materials, outdoor play, state-of-the-art software, and hands-on projects, with real-world applications, Socratic discussions, and the Hero's Journey in a student-centered, multi- age classroom.

If your goal is to instill your love of learning in others while advancing in your own professional growth, this is your chance to get in with one of the world's most innovative schools.

Please take a little time now to explore our website. It is full of resources regarding our learner-driven community. https://www.ActonAcademyTF.org

School begins mid August and is an 11-month program. We run on 4-7 week sessions with 1-2 week breaks between sessions. We are closed for six weeks in the summer (July and half of the month of August.) The Guide should be available to learn and prepare throughout the summer, especially during the first year after joining Acton Academy.

*Position Description: *

The Lead Guide will assistant and support other Guides, Program Administrator and Founders to:
* Affirm students, holding them accountable to their promises and to deliver "the best work they can do" as they discover and pursue a calling on a Hero's Journey.
* Create meaningful 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.
* Supply Studio environment and set up Studio as inspiration for learning.
* Incorporate Acton programs and self-directed materials and lessons into 'Core Skills' work time. Observe and track each child'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 students, parents and fellow Guides made in relational covenants.
* Communicate with parents.
* Pass along each of these responsibilities to the children as quickly as possible, so as to allow them to lead themselves.
* Thoughtfully observe each child as an individual and the group as a whole to help inspire them along their personal and group journey. A willingness to be more of an observer than a doer.
* Complete an onboarding "training" period directed by our Program Administrator.
* Embody a growth mindset and incorporate it into all aspects of the program including the Guide's own personal development.

*Qualifications: *
* Innovative and entrepreneurial spirit required
* A deep curiosity about life and love of lifelong learning
* Montessori-training and experience strongly encouraged but not required
* Nature-based outdoor learning strongly encouraged but not required
* Proven excellence in written and oral communication skills

- 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. Traditional teachers have the most difficult time adapting to the Acton model. The Guide role is NOT a "teaching" role and all ego is to be removed.

Instead, successful lead guides at Acton are:
* Masters of observation
* Ability to question and lead Socratically
* Have evident passion for being on a Hero's Journey

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. It is essential that this person can learn fast, loves to work hard, and is an active reader and writer.

*Next Steps: *

If interested, as your *first step* in your audition process, please read deeply through our website (www.actonacademytf.org) and the original campus's website (www.actonacademy.org/austin). *Then* conduct some of your own research on Acton Academy. *Also read* "Courage to Grow" by Laura Sandefer (original co-founder). Online or hard copies are available.

*Then* if you feel you understand and connect with our vision, please submit your *resume and a thoughtful cover letter* that outlines the following questions:

How do your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position?

How is the position part of your own journey?

What you think of unschooling?

And how did you hear about this opportunity?

*Compensation *

Acton offers a competitive salary ($36,000-$40,000) commensurate with experience plus additional bonuses, which include:

50% off your child's tuition, $250/mo. health insurance bonus, if not covered under another's plan & relocation bonus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Relocation assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
* Weekends only
Supplemental Pay:
* Bonus pay

Education:
* High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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