On-Call Studio Substitute — Foster Curious Learners

Acton Academy Columbus; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Acton Columbus runs five studios — Spark, Growth, Discovery, Adventure, and Launchpad. When a Lead Guide is out, we need someone steady to step in and protect that culture for the day.

This isn’t a babysitting role; you’ll be the calm, curious adult who keeps the rhythm going, asks more than tells, and trusts learners to figure things out for themselves. You’ll float between studios as needed, matched to the ones that fit your strengths, with flexibility across age groups a plus.

Qualifications

• Worked with children or adolescents in classroom, daycare, camp, tutoring, or similar setting.
• Warm, patient, dependable; stays calm when things get loud or messy.
• Believes young people are capable of more.
• Familiarity with learner-centered approaches is a plus; training provided.
• Communicates clearly, shows up on time, and follows through.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s in Education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Hold the studio’s established routines and daily rhythms together with warmth and consistency.
• Foster a respectful, nurturing culture where every learner feels safe and seen.
• Encourage independence — let learners make choices, solve problems, and resolve conflicts on their own first.
• Ask questions instead of giving answers. Notice what learners are working on. Be genuinely curious.
• Maintain the prepared environment: tidy materials, clean spaces, and orderly transitions.
• Communicate clearly with our team at arrival and departure — share what you observed, what worked, what didn’t.

Skills

Classroom experience

Patience

Dependability

Clear communication

Flexibility across age groups

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s in Education

Job description

Acton Columbus runs five studios — Spark, Growth, Discovery, Adventure, and Launchpad. When a Lead Guide is out, we need someone steady to step in and protect that culture for the day.

This isn’t a babysitting role; you’ll be the calm, curious adult who keeps the rhythm going, asks more than tells, and trusts learners to figure things out for themselves. You’ll float between studios as needed, matched to the ones that fit your strengths, with flexibility across age groups a plus.