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.
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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)
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