At a glance
- Location
- Starbase, TX
About the role
- Ad Astra is a private school and learner-driven community seeking a Teacher to encourage each person who enters its doors to find a calling and change the world.
- The school combines elements of the Montessori method with Socratic guiding, hands-on experiential missions, rigorous curricula, and adaptive technology.
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.)
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience managing mixed aged groups of children
- 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
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred qualifications
- 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