Teacher

About the Role

Ad Astra is a private school and learner-driven community focused on encouraging individuals to find their calling and change the world. The school utilizes a non-traditional model that combines elements of the Montessori method with Socratic guiding, hands-on experiential missions, rigorous curricula, and adaptive technology.

Key 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 the 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 & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience managing mixed aged groups of children
• 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.