Careers

Are you passionate about guiding children in their journey of lifelong learning while advancing your own personal and professional growth?  Do you want to be part of a new, innovative school at the cutting edge of learner-driven education? Acton Academy Silicon Valley is part of the Acton Global Network reimagining education. We believe that each person who enters our doors will find a calling that will change the world.

Acton Academy Silicon Valley is seeking full-time Guides. Depending on experience this Guide would lead one of our 4 studios, Spark (ages 5-6), the elementary studio (Discovery: ages 7-10), or middle school (Exploration 10-14).

As a Guide at Acton Silicon Valley:

• You are on your own journey to leave the world a better place
• You have a love of learning and curiosity and are ready to ignite the spark in our learners
• You are a game-maker, storyteller, observer and encourager
• You have a deep understanding of progressive, inquiry based education
• You are a creative curriculum designer ready to create engaging multidisciplinary projects that ignite curiosity
• You are tender-hearted and tough-minded
• You are an excellent communicator. You actively listen and ask probing questions.
• You have a strong sense of empathy. You put yourself in the shoes of students, and parents and communicate in a way that values their lived experience.
• You are comfortable with ambiguity. You are intellectually curious and have a strong sense of agency.

Position: Full-Time

Salary: Our Guides receive competitive pay, commensurate with experience.

Sounds exciting? First step:

If you’d like to begin the process to apply for this world-changing opportunity, please email your resume to careers@actonsv.com

Are you passionate about guiding children in their journey of lifelong learning while advancing your own personal and professional growth? Do you want to be part of a new, innovative school at the cutting edge of learner-driven education? Acton Academy Silicon Valley is part of the Acton Global Network reimagining education. We believe that each person who enters our doors will find a calling that will change the world.

Acton Academy Silicon Valley is seeking a full-time Credentialed Preschool Teacher.

Classroom and professional responsibility:

• Supervise and ensure the safety of children at all times. Be alert to the needs of children as individuals and as a group.
• Work with the teaching team to set up and maintain the classroom. Keep classroom shelves, counters, storage areas, and bathrooms orderly and free of clutter.
• Always keep developmentally appropriate practice in mind when planning for and communicating with children and families.

Curriculum Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement an enriching curriculum for children as individuals and as a group.
• Learn the Kimochis curriculum and weave its social language into daily communication with children.
• Plan and implement activities and projects that support multi-culture, holidays, and values.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Our Guides receive competitive pay, commensurate with experience.

Excited? Apply for this world-changing opportunity today!

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