Careers
Do you crave working hard with a small, mission-driven, world-class team of entrepreneurs changing the vision of school?
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about guiding children on their independent journey of lifelong learning.
Summit School is an 18 months through 5th grade private school located in Lorena, TX that provides a truly unique and innovative educational model. The Montessori, Reggio, and Forest School methods and principles permeate throughout the core of our philosophy and practice. We emphasize Socratic guidance as opposed to traditional teaching, mixed-aged classrooms with a hands-on mastery based curriculum, and life-oriented quests that culminate in a public exhibition of their learning as opposed to test scores and report cards. Within the boundaries of safe guardrails, students are empowered to be in the driver seat of their learning in an environment that is truly theirs. Moreover, our goal is to support each student as they seek to find their passions and unique calling.
Preferred Experience and Skills of all Guides: Experience managing mixed-aged groups of children; experience planning and implementing games or projects; coaching or mentoring experience a plus; a passion for disruptive education opportunities; deeply curious and ready to learn and work hard; agile with online learning; excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills; entrepreneurial thinker; reader; a deep heart for children and a deep sense of trust and respect for their ability to learn and grow without heavy adult intervention; kind-hearted and tough-minded; independent worker; calm demeanor.
Current Open Positions:
2nd - 5th Grade ELAR & Social Studies Guide