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Creator's House, an Acton Academy

From Teacher to Guide: Rediscover the Joy of LearningLocation: Kirkland/Bothell, WARole: Creators House Lead Guide (Think &ldquo;coach,&rdquo; not &ldquo;teacher&rdquo;)Are you a teacher who entered education to inspire young people, only to feel worn down by endless testing, rigid curriculum, and top-down mandates? Do you long for an environment where you can ignite curiosity, foster independence, and help learners discover their unique callings?At Creators House: An Acton Academy, we are reinventing school. Our learners don&rsquo;t sit through lectures or memorize for tests. Instead, they set goals, run experiments, tackle real-world projects, and hold each other accountable in a learner-driven community. Guides are not traditional teachers. Guides don&rsquo;t lecture or rescue. Guides coach.If you&rsquo;ve ever dreamed of stepping out of the box of traditional education, this might be the most meaningful &ldquo;tour of duty&rdquo; you&rsquo;ll ever take on.What You&rsquo;ll Do<ul><li>Coach independent thinkers. Use Socratic questions&mdash;not answers&mdash;to challenge learners and spark ownership.</li><li>Build accountability systems. Help learners set goals, track progress, and hold each other responsible (not you).</li><li>Shape studio culture. Facilitate feedback, resolve conflict, and model respectful communication.</li><li>Guide real-world projects. Support cycles of experiment &rarr; reflect &rarr; pivot, with public exhibitions as the finish line.</li><li>Inspire courage. Help learners embrace challenges, reframe failure, and grow stronger through adversity.</li></ul>What We&rsquo;re Looking For<ul><li>Disenfranchised educator: You&rsquo;ve taught in a traditional setting but want something deeper, freer, and more meaningful.</li><li>Socratic communicator: You ask more than you tell; you&rsquo;re comfortable with silence and push others to think deeply.</li><li>Growth mindset practitioner: You celebrate effort and courage and model resilience in your own work.</li><li>System builder: You design simple structures that give learners freedom while holding them accountable.</li><li>Resilient presence: Calm, firm, and warm under stress; you separate the person from the choice and uphold boundaries with dignity.</li></ul>Why Join Us?<ul><li>Mission-driven work. Trade grading and standardized tests for the chance to coach the next generation of leaders and problem-solvers.</li><li>Growth for you, too. Our Guides are learners themselves&mdash;constantly reflecting, experimenting, and building their own capacities.</li><li>Community. Join a tribe of entrepreneurial families reimagining education on the Eastside.</li><li>Impact. See your guidance ripple across dozens of young lives and into the future.</li></ul>Schedule &amp; compensation<ul><li>Location: Kirkland/Bothell, WA</li><li>Schedule: Full-time, Monday&ndash;Friday</li><li>Compensation: $60,000&ndash;$80,000 annual salary (WA pay transparency; commensurate with experience)</li></ul>Perks: Benefits, bonuses, professional coaching development, meaningful autonomy, and the chance to directly impact the next generation of young entrepreneurs.Job Type: Full-timePay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Lead Guide at Creators House (Teacher turned Guide)

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Creator's House, an Acton Academy

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Lead Guide at Creators House (Teacher turned Guide)