Best suited to educators with experience in non-traditional, learner-driven environments working in a STEM-focused, mission-driven school setting.
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Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
TEACHER
Ad Astra is a private school and learner-driven community with the mission to encourage each person who enters its doors to find a calling and change the world. Our school consists of four studios: Spark (Grades K-2), Discovery (Grades 3-5), Adventure (Grades 6-8), and Launch Pad (Grades 9-12). This is not a traditional school model. In all areas of school life, our learners are empowered to be in the driver’s seat of their learning. We combine elements of the Montessori method with Socratic guiding, hands-on experiential missions, rigorous curricula, and adaptive technology. We support each student on their personalized journey by fostering an engaging learning environment that feels more like an adventure than school, while still upholding highly rigorous academic standards. Our real-world missions culminate in a public exhibition of learning every 6-8 weeks to allow our students to demonstrate their brilliance in multiple ways.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure high levels of each student’s academic achievement and growth
Build a positive studio culture of hard work, high standards, warmth, and joy
Employ pedagogical best practices aligned to our mission, vision, and values
Provide structured academic interventions in response to real-time formative data
Write lesson plans and rigorous, engaging projects for students
Communicate with parents about student SEL and academic progress
Participate as part of a broader team to foster cross-studio programs and initiatives
Motivate and build relationships with students
Create and facilitate enriching learning experiences for students (guest speakers, field trips, etc.)
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree
Experience managing mixed aged groups of children
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Have prior teaching experience
Experience with Montessori or project-based learning
Agile with online learning
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Entrepreneurial thinker
Deep heart for children and a trust and respect for their ability to learn and grow without heavy adult intervention
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work extended hours, through the summer
Must be able to work holidays and weekends as needed
Must be able to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)