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LEAD AND ASSISTANT COACHES
Apogee Strong Orlando is hiring full time & part time Coaches for our student-centered, project based, Socratically taught micro-school. Do you crave working hard with a small, mission-driven, world-class team changing the vision of education? If your passion is to fuel the love of learning in others while advancing your own personal and professional growth, this is your chance to get in on the ground floor of one of the world’s most innovative schools.
ABOUT APOGEE STRONG ORLANDO
At Apogee, we blend Socratic questioning, hands-on projects, and interactive technology to create a dynamic and lively learning environment that feels more like an adventure than a school. Our mixed-age classrooms foster self-paced learning, moving beyond traditional grade levels. Instead of focusing on test scores and report cards, our real-world projects culminate in public exhibitions of student work. In all areas of Apogee life, our learners are empowered to be in the driver’s seat of their education. We currently serve learners ages 4-14 with plans to expand to high school.
Join us in shaping the future of education and igniting a lifelong love of learning in our students.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Socratic Coach, you will:
-Facilitate learning opportunities and lead inspiring Socratic discussions for our young scholars.
-Empower Leaders to learn autonomously, and discover their independence/sovereignty.
-Help create and facilitate engaging real world projects and challenges.
-Give undivided attention to learners as they work in small groups, projects or individualized learning programs.
-Always be in tune with the needs of the individual learners, and the campus culture as a whole.
-Guide our Leaders in goal setting and following through.
-Be a role model as a life-long learner.
-Be confident and supportive, but willing to step back and allow Leaders to explore and find answers.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
-A background in education or working with children, but more importantly a desire to try something different other than the traditional education model.
-Experience with project based learning or knowledge of the style of learning is preferred.
-An entrepreneurial mindset and desire to work hard, solve problems, and always strive for improvement.
-A strong team work ethic, a genuine desire to collaborate with colleagues, and a commitment to professionalism.
-A deep love and respect for all children and empathy for the unique journey each child may be facing.
-A willingness to be coached and mentored.
-A commitment to individual responsibility and compassionate boundary setting.
-Vulnerability and courage to try new things, make mistakes, and the ability to reflect.
NEXT STEPS
If you are interested in becoming apart of our growing team please submit your resume to Leaders@apogeestrongorlando.com which outlines how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position, what you will bring to the Apogee team, and why you are passionate about this opportunity.
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