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Head Guide Opening at Acton Academy Seacoast

If your goal in life is to make the world a better place through education, then this is your chance to join one of the world’s most innovative education organizations in the world in Dover, NH as an elementary school guide. Is Inspiring Young Heroes your calling? We are looking for aspiring individuals who like to take on a Hero’s Journey to serve Acton Academy’s mission by being part of a growing Acton Academy Seacoast team.

This is a position for an independent learner who can work with little direct guidance; someone who likes to collaborate, experiment, evaluate and continually improve; someone who has a deep respect for all children, believing that each human has genius within; and someone who is a flexible problem-solver. Creative customization of plans and the ability to “gamify” learning are essential for success at this position. This is perfect for the person can learn fast, loves to work hard and is an active reader and writer. Teaching experience is NOT a requirement, but experience with young people is required.

Job Description:
The elementary school guide will work in partnership with the team to:
1) Affirm students, holding them accountable to their promises and to delivering “the best work they can do” as they discover and pursue a calling on a hero’s journey.
2) Create meaningful exhibitions, ceremonies and celebrations that reinforce the rules of engagement and personal and group covenants to provide and strengthen a safe learning community.
3) Use creativity to customize and gamify project templates to maximize engagement.
4) Act as a role model as an independent learner on a hero’s journey.
5) Launch and lead Socratic discussions.
6) Co-create and launch quests (projects), including daily challenges and curating world-class examples.
7) Supply a positive studio environment and set up the studio as an inspiration for learning.
8) Encourage young heroes to track their progress and create portfolios to show parents, peers, and employers (apprenticeship) what they can do.
9) Uphold promises to students, parents and fellow guides made in relational covenants
10) Pass along each of these responsibilities to students as quickly as possible, so as to allow students to lead themselves.

Details:
This is going to be a 3-month exploration before firming into a permanent position.

Acton Academy Seacoast is located in Dover, NH and is a part of the Acton Academy Network of schools, with over 200 locations around the world.

Pay and Benefits:
Pay & benefits commensurable to performance and experience.

Send resume and cover letter to:
Brian Cheek: brian@actonseacoast.org

Middle School Teacher Job Description Are you an experienced educator who is looking for an extremely rewarding experience? We are a blossoming school of passionate, qualified staff, and we are hiring! After an extremely successful launch and first year, we are excitedly gearing up for our second. If you join our team, you will be heard, respected, and celebrated for your talents and efforts. You will work with students who love to learn, engaged parents who are grateful for your work, and supportive colleagues that will help bring out your best.
Tessellations is a progressive, K-8 non-profit school for gifted learners based in Cupertino, CA. Our mission is to provide challenging experiential education that recognizes and nurtures the individual strengths of gifted learners, empowering them to confidently express who they are and pursue a meaningful life. At Tessellations, community is a core value, as it is the reason our small and mighty school was able to form and thrive despite the global pandemic. Our current staff is composed of dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds and includes a nationally renowned gifted expert. We are excited to enter our second year with an expanded team of teachers who will help us grow our program, get our students outdoors, and continue designing and delivering a rich, immersive learning experience. 
If you are a curious and collaborative educator who believes in experiential, progressive education, are open to creating an alternative learning experience, and enjoy being part of an amazing community, please consider joining our team at Tessellations. We are currently accepting applications for several full-time positions in grades 6-8. Competitive salary and full benefits available.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and foster a safe and supportive learning environment where all students feel heard
• With the support of administration, develop thematic curriculum and related content that integrates English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Art
• Use provided curriculum to inform planning of Math instruction (level to be determined)
• Implement lessons, activities, and instruction while adapting to the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional needs of students as they arise
• Maintain organizational systems in physical and digital space
• Regularly use and maintain documentation of multiple forms of assessment to gauge student learning and inform next steps in teaching
• Work collaboratively with a co-teacher and other staff members to develop the program
• Attend staff meetings and actively engage with professional development opportunities
• Plan and organize immersion events, fieldwork, guest speakers, and overnight trips
• Prepare progress reports and report cards
• Attend parent-teacher meetings as scheduled and as needed to support student learning

Requirements

• Prior middle school (or related) teaching experience
• Passing a criminal background check upon hire
• Proficiency with technology (GSuite in particular)

Bonus Points

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Social-emotional teaching experience
• Curriculum development experience
• Experience teaching gifted learners
• Connection to nature
• Enthusiastic life-long learner
• Openness and flexibility in designing improved learning experiences

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@tessellations.school. 

Tessellations is an Equal Opportunity Employer — we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, or sex.

Lower School Teacher Job Description
Are you an experienced educator who is looking for an extremely rewarding experience? We are a blossoming school of passionate, qualified staff, and we are hiring! After an extremely successful launch and first year, we are excitedly gearing up for our second. If you join our team, you will be heard, respected, and celebrated for your talents and efforts. You will work with students who love to learn, engaged parents who are grateful for your work, and supportive colleagues that will help bring out your best.
Tessellations is a progressive, K-8 non-profit school for gifted learners based in Cupertino, CA. Our mission is to provide challenging experiential education that recognizes and nurtures the individual strengths of gifted learners, empowering them to confidently express who they are and pursue a meaningful life. At Tessellations, community is a core value, as it is the reason our small and mighty school was able to form and thrive despite the global pandemic. Our current staff is composed of dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds and includes a nationally renowned gifted expert. We are excited to enter our second year with an expanded team of teachers who will help us grow our program, get our students outdoors, and continue designing and delivering a rich, immersive learning experience. 
If you are a curious and collaborative educator who believes in experiential, progressive education, are open to creating an alternative learning experience, and enjoy being part of an amazing community, please consider joining our team at Tessellations. We are currently accepting applications for several full-time positions in grades K-5. Competitive salary and full benefits available.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create and foster a safe and supportive learning environment where all students feel heard
• With the support of administration, develop thematic curriculum and related content that integrates English Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, and Science
• Use provided curriculum to inform planning of Math instruction
• Implement lessons, activities, and instruction while adapting to the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional needs of students as they arise
• Maintain organizational systems in physical and digital space
• Regularly use and maintain documentation of multiple forms of assessment to gauge student learning and inform next steps in teaching
• Work collaboratively with a co-teacher and/or other staff members to develop the program
• Attend staff meetings and actively engage with professional development opportunities
• Plan and help organize immersion events, fieldwork, guest speakers, and overnight trips
• Prepare progress reports and report cards
• Attend parent-teacher meetings as scheduled and as needed to support student learning

Requirements

• Prior elementary school (or related) teaching experience
• Passing a criminal background check upon hire
• Proficiency with technology (GSuite in particular)

Bonus Points

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Social-emotional teaching experience
• Curriculum development experience
• Experience teaching gifted learners
• Connection to nature
• Enthusiastic life-long learner
• Openness and flexibility in designing improved learning experiences

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@tessellations.school.
Tessellations is an Equal Opportunity Employer — we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, or sex.