Apprentice Guide in Acton Academy

Company: Acton Academy of Bergen County
Location: Yonkers
Posted on: June 21, 2020

Job Description:

Do you want to join a progressive innovative school in its first year and help us create an educational revolution? Do yot feel that there is something wrong with the traditional education system in New Jersey, and it needs to be more 21st-century oriented? Do you want to start your Hero's journey in the educational world? Do you have a background in Montessori education or any other progressive approach? Come and join us, it is going to be a once in a lifetime journey! Acton Academy of Bergen County is a new non-profit private micro-school and learner-driven community. We combine elements of the Montessori method with Socratic discussions, guiding hands-on experiential quests, and interactive technology. Underlying our method is an application of the Heros Journey creating a lively learning environment that feels more like an adventure than school. At AABC, we have a mixed-aged classroom called a studio 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 testing, grades, and report cards. In all areas of Acton life, our students are empowered to be in the drivers seat of their learning. The Position We are seeking an Elementary School Apprentice Guide to work with our elementary school students. You will have the opportunity to grow quickly and steadily into a Lead Guide and ultimately open your own Acton Academy, or take on a leadership role on our campus. We are looking for a smart, entrepreneurial individual who is passionate about guiding children on their independent journey of lifelong learning. We will give you all the tools needed in order to lead Socratic discussions, create Quests for project-based learning and guiding our young heroes in their life-journey. You will work with a senior guide and will learn everything about Acton's unique systems and processes. Job Type: Monday - Friday, 08:15 - 03:30 Preferred Experience and skills: The Montessori background/certificate is a plus Experience managing mixed-aged groups of children; Experience planning and implementing games or projects; Coaching or mentoring experience a plus; A passion for disruptive education opportunities; Deeply curious, ready to learn, and hard-working; Knowledgeable and comfortable with online learning; Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills; Entrepreneurialthinker; Reading enthusiast; Deep heart for children with trust and respect for their ability to learn and grow without heavy adult intervention; Kind-hearted and tough-minded; Independent worker Job Type: Full-time Salary: $30,000.00 to $37,000.00 /year

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