position openings at the forest school:
Elementary Guide
Do you want to change the world?
If your goal is to instill your love of learning in others while advancing your own professional growth, this is your chance to get in on the ground floor of one of the world’s most innovative schools.
The Forest School: An Acton Academy—at Trilith in Fayetteville, Georgia—is an intentionally diverse one-room schoolhouse for the 21st century with innovative elements such as Quest-like projects with real-world application, Socratic discussions, apprenticeships, and the Hero’s Journey in a learner-driven, multi-age Studio.
we are searching for a full-time guide for our elementary studios (grades 2-5)
VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION HERE
All Forest School Guides collaborate with Forest team members to move learners on a Hero's Journey to understand and develop their most precious gifts, to help them discover their deepest passions, and to inspire learners to use their gifts and passions to serve others in a meaningful way.
We believe our learners will go on to change the world in a profound way.
Position Overview:
Fayetteville, GA
Full time, in person. M-F, 7:30am-3:45pm. Plus some weeknight and weekend events throughout the year.
Summers off plus multiple week long breaks during the year.
Onboarding on-the-job. Learn by doing. Taking on leadership within the Elementary Studio asap.
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Our academic year spans 11 months. We run on 4-7 week Sessions with 1-2 week breaks in between Sessions. Note the school calendar.
Qualifications:
This is a position for an independent learner who: can work with little direct guidance; likes to collaborate, experiment, evaluate and continually improve; has a deep respect for all children believing that each human has genius within; and is a flexible problem-solver.
It is essential that this person can learn fast, loves to work hard, and is an active reader and writer. Additional characteristics of an ideal applicant include:
Is tough minded and warm hearted
A deep curiosity about life and love of lifelong learning
Patient
Commands respect
Good observational and communication skills
Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Passionate about alternative education
Strong relationship-building with children
Customer service and user-centered orientation with the ability to give and receive feedback, meet needs, and get a positive response
Innovative and entrepreneurial spirit
Evident passion for being on a Hero’s Journey
The Forest School Non-Discrimination Policy
The Forest School admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. The Forest School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other School-administered programs.