Next Generation Primary Educator, start 2024-25

Are you passionate about working with 6-11 year olds? Has the experience of teaching in a traditional context driven you to the point of leaving teaching? Then, this may be the role for you ...

Learnlife is seeking a multi-talented Learning Guide to co-create our primary age program.  

Learnlife’s mission is to create a paradigm shift in learning worldwide. We are creating a new learning model that empowers happy, lifelong learners, and is responsive to the needs and preferences of today’s and future generations. Get a glimpse of how we learn here.


Role overview:

• Guide learners through daily learning experiences, tracking their growth, needs, and individualised planning.
• Work collaboratively with the learning team to oversee learning in particular areas for all three programme groups: Adventurers (ages 5-7), Discoverers (ages 8 & 9), and Pioneers (ages 10-12).
• Establish Individual Learning Plans as needed for learners needing higher levels of support, as well as enrichment opportunities for those ready for varied areas of growth. 
• Work in collaboration with the Learning Team to design and execute meaningful learning experiences for learners ages 5-12.
• Maintain a healthy culture and climate for learners, promoting confidence, agency, and self-management skills as they become self-directed learners. Recognize when these areas are lacking and provide the support needed, in partnership with the rest of the learning team and the family. 
• Work in close collaboration with the Learning Guide Assistants and interns.
• Serve as mentor and primary point person for learners. Communicate regularly with the parents of mentees (in person meetings and email), meet with mentees on a consistent basis, and discuss their progress with the rest of the learning team to keep a pulse on their areas of strength and need.
• Participate in regular planning, collaboration, and professional development with the Eco Hub learning team. This includes weekly planning and collaboration, as well as more intensive design phases between cycles.
• Coordinate, as needed, with the larger Learnlife community, including operations, finance, and admissions.
• Set an example to learners of our community (Eco Hub) and company (Learnlife) values. 

You bring:

• 3-5 years experience working with 6-12 year olds, most of which is in innovative learning environments.
• Bachelor degree in primary education will be a plus
• Experience in developing and implementing learning experiences from ideation through implementation and analysis.
• Experience developing and delivering non-traditional literacy programs. Bonus points for experience with phonics.
• Native, Bilingual or C2 level of English is a must and Spanish would be preferred.
• Ability to quickly connect and build trust with children.
• Experience in supporting primary age learners: guiding, facilitating, mentoring, counselling, tutoring, etc. At the core of all of these is the capacity to build strong, positive relationships, and to identify what role you need to play for each learner.
• Capacity to draw from a wide variety of learning methodologies and apply them appropriately based on the context and the learner.  
• Ability to work collaboratively and creatively in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Willingness to learn from failure, ask for help when you need it, embracing an iterative process.

 If you are up for your next challenge, please apply with

• your CV and/or portfolio
• a brief letter (no more than one typed page) that outlines your vision for a day in the life of a learner in Learnlife's primary program
• a short 1 minute video that introduces you, your interest in the position and your passion as an educator. PLEASE upload your video as a URL in the provided space.

At Learnlife, our culture of creativity and innovation is predicated on a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where difference is valued. Everyone is unique and celebrated at Learnlife. All members of our community--families, learners, core team, partners, investors--feel safe to be their authentic selves.