*Do you want to change the world?*
*Do you crave working hard with a small, mission-driven, world-class team of entrepreneurs changing the vision of school?*
*Position: Spark Studio (ages 4-7) Guide with quick potential for growth and leadership*
*Start Date:* *We would like to hire immediately*
Acton Academy Madison West is a 4K-5 private school located in Madison, WI that provides a truly unique and revolutionary “disruptive” educational model and is affiliated with the Acton Academy Network.
*The Montessori method and principles permeate throughout the core of our philosophy and practice.
We emphasize Socratic guidance as opposed to traditional teaching, mixed-aged classrooms with a self-paced curriculum as opposed to grade-levels, and life-oriented quests that culminate in a public exhibition of their learning as opposed to test scores and report cards.
* Within the boundaries of safe guardrails, students are empowered to be in the driver seat of their learning in an environment that is truly theirs.
Moreover, our goal is to support each student on Hero’s Journeys as they seek to find callings and change the world.
We are seeking a full-time or part-time Socratic Montessori Guide who is passionate about guiding children on their independent journey of life-long learning, and who possesses a depth, love, and commitment to Maria Montessori's methodology and materials.
*Two years of Montessori experience is required.
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*Montessori certification is a plus.
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Responsibilities of Montessori Teacher (Guide):
* prepare the learning environment
* lead discussions and circle times
* inspire our heroes to explore, be curious, and take ownership of their learning
* monitor student progress on our self-paced Montessori curriculum
If interested, please take a look at our website (www.
actonmadison.
com) and watch the videos and review the blog to get a better idea of what our learning environment will look like.
Our guides serve as pillars of our learning environment and receive competitive pay, commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Required experience:
* Montessori Teaching: 2 years
Preferred license or certification:
* Montessori certification (preferably AMI or AMS)
Salary range:
* $50,000 - $60,000, based on experience
Sound exciting? Please visit our website www.
actonmadison.
com where you can begin the first step.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $50,000.
00 - $58,000.
00 per year
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Relocation assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
* 4 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* Montessori teaching: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* Montessori certification, preferably AMI or AMS.
(Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
* Madison, WI 53711 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Madison, WI 53711: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person