Careers

Do you want to change the world? If your goal is to instill a love of learning in others while advancing in your own professional growth, this is your chance to get in on the ground floor of one of the world’s most innovative academies.

Read the full job description that includes responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.

Step 1: Research

Research Acton's mission and start reading "Courage to Grow."

Step 2: Questionnaire

Complete the initial questionnaire to see if you're a good fit for the role.

Step 3: Writing Submission

Email your resume and your response to the reading "A Message to Garcia."

Step 4: Initial Interview

Do a 20-minute phone or video interview.

Step 5: Case Studies

Submit responses to 3 short case studies.

Step 6: In-Person Interview

Complete the full in-person interview.

Think you're a good fit? Apply!

Before filling out the questionnaire, please read the job description in full as this is a unique position (not a traditional teaching job). In addition, you should begin to read “Courage To Grow” by Laura Sandefer (free on Audible or Kindle; we also have ebook copies available if you email us) and do some initial research on Acton Academy to ensure that you believe in our mission, values, and processes. Once you submit your answers, we will contact you within 2 business days with the next step.

Do you have experience as a traditional educator?

If yes, how many years?

Do you have experience as a Montessori teacher, homeschooler, unschooler, or in another unconventional school, either as a child, a parent, or a teacher?

If yes, how many years?

Have you launched a business or not for profit organization or led a major project?

Is failure more harmful or beneficial to a child?

What is more important: Having a well trained teacher and an organized curriculum or offering hard questions and difficult challenges to students?

How many hours per week would you expect to work?

First and Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

By checking this box, you are attesting to the fact that you have read the job description, have begun reading "Courage to Grow," and have done some initial research on Acton Academy.

Careers

Step 1: Research

Step 1: Research

Step 2: Questionnaire

Step 2: Questionnaire

Step 3: Writing Submission

Step 3: Writing Submission

Step 4: Initial Interview

Step 4: Initial Interview

Step 5: Case Studies

Step 5: Case Studies

Step 6: In-Person Interview

Step 6: In-Person Interview

Think you're a good fit? Apply!

Contact Info

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