Studio Guide: Empower Young Learners

Acton Academy Columbus; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Acton Academy Columbus in Dublin, Ohio seeks an Assistant Guide for our Spark Studio (ages 4.5–7). This full-time role supports learners across studios with a trust-based, question-driven approach, focusing on independence, curiosity, and kindness.

You’ll move between Growth, Discovery, and Adventure studios as needs arise, prioritizing warmth and a learner-led culture. You’ll join a community that invites inquiry over instruction, builds self-management habits, and upholds studio contracts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 4–8.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Physical ability to be active outdoors daily, in all seasons.
• Reliability and punctuality — our studios depend on consistent adult presence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Hero’s Journey by guiding learners with Socratic questioning and celebrating effort.
• Strengthen the Spark Studio by helping young learners practice independence and manage their materials.
• Hold the standard with warmth by upholding contracts and guiding behavior without lecturing.
• Support daily rhythms including launches, closings, meals, transitions, and studio upkeep.
• Partner with the guide team by sharing observations and contributing to a joyful, orderly environment across studios.

Skills

Delighted by children

Asks questions

Flexible and self-directed

Character first

Job description

Acton Academy Columbus in Dublin, Ohio seeks an Assistant Guide for our Spark Studio (ages 4.5–7). This full-time role supports learners across studios with a trust-based, question-driven approach, focusing on independence, curiosity, and kindness.

You’ll move between Growth, Discovery, and Adventure studios as needs arise, prioritizing warmth and a learner-led culture. You’ll join a community that invites inquiry over instruction, builds self-management habits, and upholds studio contracts