Overview
Forest is seeking a mission-driven Elementary Guide to lead or co-lead a learner-driven Studio and serve as a mentor to both learners and fellow Guides. This is a full-time, in-person position that plays a vital role in shaping a powerful learner-driven environment rooted in real-world application, growth mindset, and learner agency. Key Responsibilities
Studio Leadership & Learner Support
Lead or co-lead a Studio, fostering ownership through contracts, schedules, and learner-led journeys
Guide learners in creating and refining personalized Badge Plans aligned with passions and career aspirations
Conduct regular check-ins to support learner accountability, reflection, and growth
Oversee the quality of credentialing, including Badge approval, Practicals, and Mastery Transcript documentation
Guide Mentorship & Modeling
Mentor Apprentice and Junior Guides through observations, coaching, and regular check-ins
Model the Guide role and reinforce team norms and best practices
Co-author and codify curriculum for Civ, Story Arts, Quest, and Launch, ensuring alignment with school design principles
Family & Community Engagement
Communicate proactively with parents and caregivers to reinforce the school’s philosophy and learner accountability
Host and participate in meetings, Exhibitions, Open Houses, and school-wide events
Lead IEP and psychological evaluation processes, ensuring learner success through Hero-parent-Guide collaboration
Institutional Contribution & Impact
Represent the school in educator training workshops, advisory partnerships, and consulting projects through the Institute
Contribute to weekly Studio health updates and reflective blog posts
Participate in ongoing research and implementation of innovative learning models, including the 7 Learning Modalities and Guardrails for Innovation
Additional Expectations
Secure and empower substitutes during absences to maintain Studio continuity
Engage in continuous professional learning and embody our evolving Guide Competency framework
Perform other duties as assigned by Assistant Heads or Head of School
Start date: July 2025
Compensation: $45-65K commensurate with experience (no medical benefits at this time)
About The Forest School: An Acton Academy
The Forest School Online is a 21st century online school with innovative elements such as Quest-like projects with real world application, Socratic discussions, apprenticeships, and the Hero’s Journey in a student-centered, multi-age Studio.
