Assistant/Apprentice Guide (Elementary, Ages 7-11)
Wonders Academy in Warsaw, IN is seeking an assistant/apprentice guide to work in the afternoons (1:00-5:00 p.m.).
Do you believe that children are more powerful than we ever imagined? Do you believe that children should drive their own learning? Do you believe that Montessori principles are a great foundation for life's journey?
If your answer to all these questions is "yes!" we'd love to explore how you can join our team of passionate Montessorians, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
About Wonders Academy
Wonders Academy is a Montessori-based elementary, an innovative school that guides each child on a journey to discover a calling and change the world.
Wonders Academy is a new school that will open this September, so this is an opportunity to be an integral part of the building of an innovative, game-changing school.
This is an all-day program (8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.).
Wonders Academy is an independent affiliate of Acton Academy, founded in 2009 in Austin, Texas. The Acton network includes dozens of "learner-driven" schools across the United States and around the world.
Position Description
The assistant/apprentice guide will join a new, all-day classroom. She/he will help guide the Herons, while adhering to the Socratic method. The position offers opportunities for growth into a full-time position, professional development, and advancement.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone with a deep curiosity about life, a lifelong love of learning, and an entrepreneurial spirit (must thrive in a startup environment). She/he will be responsible for facilitating a nurturing and joyful studio culture. We seek someone who has:
- Montessori training (ideal but not required).
- Experience working with students ages 7-11.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and desire to experiment, evaluate, and improve on everything she/he does.
- A willingness to be coached and mentored.
- An understanding of the Montessori philosophy.
- A deep respect for all children.
- A strong teamwork ethic, a genuine desire to collaborate with colleagues, and a steadfast sense of professionalism.
Next Steps
Please email a resume and thoughtful cover letter that outlines how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, how the position is part of your own life journey, and how you heard about this opportunity. Email us and use "Assistant/Apprentice Guide" as the subject of the email.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
