Elementary School Guide

Slope; Provo (UT); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Slope School seeks experienced educators to lead studios of 15-20 students, blending teaching, coaching, and leadership. You will design engaging learning experiences, track progress, and communicate with families to support student growth.

Ideal candidates have 2-3 years in education and a strong focus on ownership, accountability, and a culture of inquiry. Openings across all campuses emphasize a student-centered model with meaningful autonomy.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of teaching experience, preferably with elementary-age children.
• Strong reliability, organization, and attention to detail.
• Lead classroom experience is significantly more valuable than assistant roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a studio of 15-20 students through daily learning experiences.
• Track student progress using academic data and deliver 1:1 coaching / instruction.
• Design and prepare learning experiences (projects, writing, discussions, exhibitions, events).
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress and key events.
• Build a strong studio culture focused on ownership, respect, and accountability.

Skills

Teaching experience (2-3 yrs)

Reliability & organization

Student-centered approach

Communication with families

Education

Degree in a relevant field - Education or STEM majors preferred

Job description

Join a school reimagining education

Slope School is building a different kind of learning environment—one where students take ownership of their learning, families are deeply aligned with the mission, and educators are trusted as professionals. This is an opportunity to work in a small, close-knit community focused on helping young people learn how to learn, think critically, and grow into capable, self-directed individuals. We are looking for experienced educators who are ready to take on a high-ownership role with meaningful autonomy.

About the Role

We are looking to hire guides who will be responsible for leading a studio of 15-20 students, designing and facilitating learning experiences, and building a strong, values-driven culture. This role blends teaching, coaching, and leadership.

These roles are ideal for candidates with 2-3 years of experience in the education sector who are looking to be part of an innovative educational organization and develop further in their career. We have openings in all 3 of our campuses.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a studio of students through daily learning experiences
  
• Track student progress using academic data and deliver 1:1 coaching / instruction
• Design and prepare learning experiences (projects, writing, discussions, exhibitions, events)
• Communicate regularly with families about student progress and key events
• Build a strong studio culture focused on ownership, respect, and accountability
  

What Makes This Role Different

• Work in a mission-driven school with highly engaged families
• Be part of a small, close-knit team with strong culture
• Gain hands-on experience in an innovative, student-centered model
  
• Opportunity to grow into more advanced guiding roles over time

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field - Education or STEM majors preferred
  
• 2-3+ years of teaching experience, preferably with elementary-age children
• Strong reliability, organization, and attention to detail
• Lead classroom experience is significantly more valuable than assistant roles
  

You May Be a Fit If You:

• Take ownership of your work and follow through consistently
• Are patient, observant, and supportive with young learners
• Thrive in taking on new challenges and bringing joy to every experience

Compensation & Schedule

• Salary: $40,000-$60,000 (depending on experience) + benefits
• Schedule: Full-time (8:00am–4:00pm)
• 10-month school year, with June as a working month and July off
• Paid holidays and school breaks