Do you believe that children are more powerful than we ever imagined? Do you think they should be the primary drivers of their learning and the architects of their education and life calling? If “yes!”, we would love to explore further the possibility of your joining our team of passionate entrepreneurs and innovators as a part-time Guide for our elementary program (k-5th grades).

What is the Acton Academy of Bergen County?

Acton Academy of Bergen County (AABC) is a private, learner-driven school with the mission of supporting its learners in finding their calling to change the world. AABC is also an independent affiliate of the Acton Academy network of schools (a celebrated network of learner-driven schools and the fastest-growing independent school network globally).

Since launching in 2019, AABC has more than tripled its learner population and continues to be growing rapidly.

This is an opportunity to join our thriving small business, entrepreneurial founders, and growing team of passionate, hardworking guides.

Position Description

Acton Academy of Bergen County (------------/) seeks a part-time Elementary Guide. In collaboration with the guide team, the Elementary Guide will oversee a class (a.k.a., “studio”) of up to 35 students.

It is the Guide’s responsibility to:

• Prepare the studio environment.
• Guide students in self-governance, goal-setting, and progress-tracking.
• Practice the Socratic method at all times (i.e., instead of answering questions, guiding students to find the answers themselves).
• Model what it means to be an independent lifelong learner on a hero’s journey.
• Uphold AABC’s core beliefs and promises to its students and families.
• Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling guest speakers, taking behind-the-scenes photos, supervising field trips, etc.
• Write weekly studio updates to share with parents and post to the school’s blog.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

We seek an individual with a deep curiosity about life, a lifelong love of learning, and an entrepreneurial spirit (must thrive in a startup environment).

We seek someone who:

• Has proven excellence in guiding children (in or out of a school environment).
• Has an evident passion for the Hero’s Journey.
• Models a growth mindset and loves experimenting, evaluating, and improving upon everything they do.
• Has deep respect for all children, empathy for the challenges children face, and a commitment to the peaceful, compassionate limit setting.
• Is a quick, independent learner who can take direction and run with it, requiring little direct supervision/guidance once goals have been communicated.
• Has proven excellence in written and oral communications.
• Is gifted in assessing and positively influencing group dynamics.
• Models effective self-regulation and conflict-resolution skills and can guide learners in developing these skills.
• Is proficient with Google Education tools and conducting online research.
• Is an avid reader.
• Is receptive to receiving feedback and open to being coached and mentored.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week

Schedule: Flexible, No weekends